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Literature

The 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Finalists

The prize is a $35,000 annual award for a work of fiction that illuminates vital contemporary issues.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.18.2020
Literature

Angie Cruz Believes in the Resilience of Women

Her novel Dominicana follows Ana, a young woman away from her family and on her own in America.

BY Aspen Words

Blog Post

02.05.2020
Civic Action

Take Action in 2019

Start off your New Year's resolutions with the help of Aspen Institute speakers and thinkers.

BY Ben Berliner & 1 more

Blog Post

12.17.2018
Civic Action

Why Athlete Activism Matters

As a companion piece to the event "Future of Sports Activism," editorial director Jon Solomon spoke with retired NBA player and author Etan Thomas about athlete activism in 2018.

BY Jon Solomon

Blog Post

12.03.2018
Society

Eradicating Intolerance

Hear from two leaders working to heal wounds in their communities, and around the world.

BY Marci Krivonen

Podcast

11.29.2018
Around the Institute

17 Highlights from 2017 Events

Those who took the stage at Institute events shared their insight into some of the most pressing issues we face today.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Blog Post

12.21.2017
Around the Institute

New Year's Resolutions from Our Speakers

Take advice from some of 2017's most memorable Institute events.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Blog Post

12.21.2017
Identity and Equity

Using Comedy for Social Justice

Killermann is a comedian and social justice advocate, and the guy behind "It’s Pronounced Metrosexual."

BY Sam Killermann

Blog Post

07.01.2016