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[2]In this edition of In Focus: The Gears of Democracy, we explore civic
engagement, new technologies, and the role of the media in elections.
Voices from across the Aspen Institute share better ways to argue, be
informed, and serve the country. Plus – [3]FDA Commissioners give insights
into the COVID-19 vaccine development process with Aspen Ideas: Health.

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[6]The American Argument

An increasing number of Americans say it is stressful or frustrating to
talk about politics with people who disagree with them. Should we stop
talking about politics at all? No, says the [7]Better Arguments Project. We
don’t need fewer arguments, we need arguments that seek to learn and expand
knowledge rather than to ‘win’ or convince others.
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[11]Will You Show Up?

Last week’s [12]Aspen Ideas: Show Up brought together athletes, youth,
musicians, tribal leaders, and many more, all addressing the power of
active citizenship and its role in this unique election year. Its features
included [13]a short, animated video on ways to get engaged, despite the
pandemic, rap artist [14]YelloPain on his hit song “My Vote Don’t Count,”
and Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper [15]Hope Solo discussing pay
equity in women’s sports.
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[19]10 Ways the Media Can Get Election Night Right

There’s a growing realization that the complexity of this year’s electoral
landscape may mean that some of the biggest election drama could play out
in the hours and days after November 3. In the Columbia Journalism Review,
[20]Aspen Digital’s Garrett Graff and Vivian Schiller shared principles
media organizations should keep in mind as they plan their election night
coverage.
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[24]The Revolution Will Be Read

A well-informed electorate is key to a healthy, thriving democracy. But
information doesn’t just have to come from dusty history books. Novels and
memoirs also can illuminate the ways that our systems work—and don’t
work—for everyday Americans. Check out a new [25]list of recommended
reading from [26]Aspen Words.
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[30]How to Serve Your Country

As the US faces an unprecedented set of crises—pandemic, recession, racial
injustice—Americans must answer these challenges with bold measures. The
[31]Aspen Strategy Group believes a [32]new national service mission should
be part of that response. National service would offer life-shaping
experiences for young Americans of all backgrounds that would unite us,
expand economic opportunity, and help our country recover.
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[36]Have Faith in Democracy

Faith leaders hold a unique role as the sole source of trusted information
in some communities. They have the social capital and relationships to
ensure that “Get Out the Vote” campaigns are successful, that election
results are seen as valid by their community, and that every individual who
wishes to vote knows how to do so. In this piece, the [37]Inclusive America
Project shared [38]faith-based tools and resources to ensure a fair and
safe election.
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[42]If You Can Text, You Can Vote

Imagine a future where voting could be [43]as easy as sending a text.
Central America Leadership Initiative fellow Jorge Garcia is making that a
reality. The [44]Aspen Global Leadership Network speaks with this tech
innovator and entrepreneur who is working on a new venture called
Ballotted, a simple, secure, fully auditable, and legally defensible
e-voting platform that people can trust.
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[48]Election Inflection Points in US History

In this Society of Fellows event, Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor
Emeritus of History at Columbia University, and Meg Jacobs, senior research
scholar at Princeton University, spoke with The New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb
about contentious elections and other significant moments of political
conflict in US history. [49]See highlights from this session here,
or [50]learn more about becoming a member of the Society of Fellows to
watch this event in full and attend more like it in the future.
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[54]Inside the Vaccine Approval Process

As the deaths from COVID-19 continue to mount, it is ever more pressing to
have safe and effective vaccines. Obama Administration FDA Commissioner Dr.
Peggy Hamburg and current FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn joined
[55]Aspen Ideas: Health to discuss the process of vaccine development,
authorization, or approval.
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[58]Premiered October 27 & continues November 10

This fall, we partnered with [59]Unfinished, a new impact network devoted
to advancing powerful solutions to the most critical challenges of our
time. Join us for [60]Unfinished Live, a series of interactive shows with
interviews, art, videos, stories, and performances as we imagine, amid
chaos and uncertainty, what’s possible now? [61]Register.

[62]Global Inclusive Recovery and Rebuilding Series, part of the Aspen
Institute and Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth’s [63]Global Inclusive
Growth Partnership. [64]Watch today’s session on equitable distribution of
vaccines and register for the [65]third event in the series on November 19
at 10 am ET. It will explore inclusive investing and the question of
whether fiduciaries are acting on behalf of beneficiaries in their
decision-making.

[66]Domestic and International (Dis)Order: A Strategic Response

October 29, 10 - 11:30 am ET

Join the [67]Aspen Strategy Group for the release of the latest volume in
their book series addressing the most pressing foreign policy challenges
facing the United States.

[68]Conversations on Food Justice

October 29, 2 - 3 pm ET

The kick off event in a new, year-round series, Conversations on Food
Justice, with the [69]Food & Society Program and Share Our Strength,
focuses on the radical origins of the free school breakfast initiative.

[70]Aspen Words Book Ball

October 29, 8 - 8:45 pm ET

The fundraiser features international best-selling author and podcast host
Cheryl Strayed, plus brief remarks by writers Jericho Brown, Tayari Jones,
Christy Lefteri, and Luis Alberto Urrea. Buy your tickets [71]here.

[72]In Focus is a new multimedia series from the Aspen Institute that
brings clear, diverse perspectives to the challenges shaping our society
during a historic period of change and uncertainty. This series unites the
Aspen Institute’s leading policy experts with our networks that span
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Together, we’re showcasing new ideas, untold stories, and bringing the
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