Real Stories
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How Can We Inspire Younger People to Embrace Connection, Not Division?
Paul Solman (PBS NewsHour's economics correspondent), moderates a lively discussion about several innovative approaches and programs that are equipping younger people to navigate, bridge, and repair deep divides.
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Interview with Former Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett
Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program Associate Director Caroline Hopper interviews Former Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival, discussing citizenship, identity, and civic engagement.
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Interview with All In Together Founder & CEO Lauren Leader
Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival 2019, Lauren Leader of All In Together talks about building women's civic and political participation in conversation with Caroline Hopper, Aspen Institute and American Identity Program Associate Director.
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Detroit
Opening Up Between New and Long-time Detroiters
In Detroit, participants talked about the tensions between newcomers and longtime residents.
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