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Religion is a lens that affects the way we view ourselves and others.
Although it touches every aspect of our civilization, it can be difficult
to discuss it civilly. Simran Jeet Singh, the new director of the Aspen
Institute’s recently renamed [2]Religion & Society Program, believes that
creating a society where religious and nonreligious people can respect and
engage together across beliefs [3]will lead us to stand up for one
another’s humanity. In the wake of the Texas synagogue hostage crisis and
the spike in [4]crimes against houses of worship, he says it’s clear that
we’ve got to get comfortable talking about religion.

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[8]A Powerful New Tool in the Climate Fight

We’re all familiar with climate change’s biggest contributors and the
efforts to decarbonize high-emitting sectors like energy and
transportation. Yet most aspects of modern society [9]contribute to climate
change. The Institute’s [10]Energy and Environment Program has created a
model to help industries and businesses develop their own climate action
plans—and to make them more effective.
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[14]Writing in the Aftermath of Disaster

Myriam J. A. Chancy did not expect to write a novel about the 2010
earthquake in Haiti. Though the Haitian-Canadian-American professor gave
talks about the disaster and its aftermath, she says turning it into
fiction was the “furthest thing from my mind.” But Chancy recognized that
her latest novel, What Storm, What Thunder, was an opportunity [15]to bear
witness to what so many had experienced and continue to endure. She spoke
to [16]Aspen Words about her book and her role as a writer in this moment.
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[20]Annual Awards

One of the most powerful tools we have to address our world’s challenges is
the cultivation of values-based leadership. In this spirit, the Aspen
Institute’s [21]37th Annual Awards Program honored [22]Dr. Francis Collins
and [23]Ursula M. Burns for tackling today’s biggest issues––the pandemic
and racial inequity. See Dr. Collins, featured in conversation with
[24]Andrea Mitchell, and Ms. Burns, featured in conversation with
[25]Darren Walker, and learn more about these extraordinary leaders.
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In the News

What may look like scientific papers are distorting and killing science. In
an [27]article for Nautilus, Aaron F. Mertz, director of the [28]Science &
Society Program, explains the dangers behind a new kind of pseudoscience he
calls “zombie science.”

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield and Executive Director of
the [29]Latinos & Society Program Domenika Lynch appeared in San Antonio
for the [30]City Learning and Action Lab, a new initiative focused on
strengthening Latino small business ecosystems. Learn more by reading
coverage of this work in the [31]San Antonio Business Journal[32] and
[33]San Antonio Express-News.

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[34]NextGen Network Transatlantic Initiative Report Launch

January 26 – 9am ET

With rising autocracy, growing economic insecurity, climate threats, and
rapidly developing technology, the deeply rooted transatlantic relationship
faces old and new challenges. The [35]NextGen Network, a group of young
leaders from across the United States and Europe, share the findings of
[36]their new report that tackles these issues head on.

[37]Big Challenges, New Ideas: Will 2022 Be the Biggest Year Yet for
Inclusive Savings?

January 26 – 2:30pm ET

Join the [38]Financial Security Program and the [39]Aspen Leadership Forum
on Retirement Savings for a discussion on ways new policies, product
innovations, and leadership can expand the access and adequacy of the
retirement savings system for millions of Americans.

[40]Leading Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic
Change in Multinational Organizations

January 27 – 11:30am ET

Rohini Anand will discuss her new book, Leading Global Diversity Equity and
Inclusion, on transforming cultures and growing businesses around the
world. She joins the Institute’s VP of People & Culture, Miecha Ranea
Forbes for a conversation hosted by [41]Ascend at the Aspen Institute.

[42]Food is Medicine Report Launch

January 27 – 12pm ET

Emerging research indicates that nutrition can play a powerful role in
preventing, managing, and treating diet-related chronic disease, but
there’s far more to learn. Join the [43]Food & Society Program and the
[44]Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation for the
launch of a brand-new Food is Medicine Research Action Plan. They’ll share
dozens of recommendations to guide the next decade of equity-centered
research in the field.

[45]Better Arguments 101

January 31 – 1pm ET

Join the [46]Citizenship and American Identity Program for a one-hour
introduction to [47]The Better Arguments Project. Participants will reflect
on the role of arguments in a healthy democracy and will introduce the
three dimensions and five principles of a Better Argument. If you are new
to The Better Arguments Project, this session is a perfect way to get
started.

Date change: [48]Aspen Ideas: Climate, a multi-day event focused on global
and local solutions to the climate crisis, will now take place May 9-12 (it
was previously scheduled for March 3-7). Registration is now open. [49]Buy
your pass today.

Please note that in-person and hybrid events are subject to change due to
the pandemic. Visit event pages for the latest updates.

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special invitations to member-exclusive programs in locations across the
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