Around the world, a free and independent press stands as one of the last lines of defense against rising autocracy and democratic backsliding. Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, who faces persecution at the hands of the Philippines government, addresses the stakes and what can be done. (Book signing to follow.)
Now in its 19th year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 30, 2023 more than 300 leaders and innovators gather in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas
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