My colleague @AbbieHaug shared some thoughts on the #2024Election for this week's blog. She asks: In the aftermath of this election, when identity politics seem less salient, do we even still need to be thinking about identity? https://t.co/rVgdDcEHPb
58% of adults feel lonely. But there’s hope! Faith communities are stepping up to bridge gaps and foster connections. Join us in collaboration with @weavetheppl, @UJAfedNY, and HAVEN Connect to hear from leaders and learn practical tips and insights:
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Leaders who serve with an innovation mindset stand to contribute exponentially. Don't miss our upcoming webinar on social innovation for faith-rooted leaders: https://t.co/Al5fHTMiMk
@Hindus4HR@nikhiletc@AspenInstitute .@AbbieHaug loves to create spaces that foster connection, as our team's Program Associate, she does this every day for our #PoweringPluralism Network.
Read her thoughts on the role of religion in society and where we go from here.
https://t.co/1z21GcAUpZ
Religion played an outsized role in the events of January 6, 2021. A year after that historic day, many of our colleagues have produced articles and resources which provide context and reflection. Here are a few:
A recent @RNS op-ed from @Center4Native & the @aspen_iap challenges Americans to expand their understanding of #religiousfreedom, particularly when it comes to Natives. Read more: https://t.co/7lKdxyUFwO
Been planning this one for a while & it was even better than expected! B/w working with leaders from my (very favorite) home state of MN and diving deep into what it looks like to provide community space for all people, we were just getting started.
"If we aren’t able to expand our understanding of religion and get clear on who we are protecting, we will continue to leave people and communities behind," Billie Jo Kipp, Mohamed Magid and Allison K. Ralph.
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“For Natives, land is sacred. Why aren’t we protecting their religious freedom?”
Hint - it all starts with how we define religion. An important piece for an important day, #IndigenousPeoplesDay. @aspen_iap https://t.co/Duoo57kzm0
Congratulations @simran! To learn more about Simran's book, check out IAP's interview with him, and learn about the importance of representation and storytelling. #InclusiveAmerica https://t.co/gezZiLfIUr
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I really love working for @aspen_iap at @AspenInstitute, and we just posted a new job opening for a Senior Communications & Development Associate. If this sounds exciting to you (or someone you know!) apply below and let me know/send me any questions 🤩🌞
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IAP's own @nikhiletc makes the #1 spot on @AspenInstitute's 5 Best Ideas of the Day! Read his blog on the #FarmersProtests and its connections to American democracy and pluralism today: https://t.co/WotLWW4joM
A fav from @nikhiletc’s blog: “India’s farmers have been protesting for months. From an American perspective, it has been inspiring to see the rise of a multifaith, multigenerational movement in India amidst rising polarization & gov suppression.” https://t.co/YZPwRs072R
I love when the books I read back to back coincidentally speak to each other.
While I’m not quite done with HTDN yet, these two are in convo w/ each other about human nature, comfort, patterns, & attention. I am HERE for it.