Politics
Biden-Era Diplomat, Republican Consultant To Lead IOP Together After Setti Warren’s Death
Republican consultant Beth Myers and diplomat Ned C. Price will lead the Institute of Politics in an interim capacity while the Harvard Kennedy School searches for the next permanent director, HKS Dean Jeremy M. Weinstein announced Tuesday morning.
As Trump Dismantles the Education Department, What’s Next for Its Investigations Into Harvard?
Harvard has found itself up against the Education Department many times in the past. But as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the department, Harvard may now find itself answering to multiple federal agencies.
White House Renews Claims That Settlement With Harvard Is Close
Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon said Thursday that the Trump administration was close to finalizing a settlement with Harvard, renewing claims by the White House that Harvard is making progress toward a deal that would resolve a series of ongoing federal investigations.
The HLS Clinic In the Middle of Wisconsin’s Redistricting Fight
In a small office on the fourth floor of Wasserstein Hall, a group of Harvard Law students spend their hours between classes analyzing fragmented maps of Wisconsin’s congressional districts.
Harvard Students, Faculty Attend COP30 in Brazil To Implement Climate Change Solutions
More than 10 Harvard students and several faculty members traveled to Belém, Brazil this month to attend COP30, the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Former U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai Says Biden Policies Marked Historic Break With Neoliberalism
Former United States Trade Representative Katherine C. Tai said at a Harvard talk on Wednesday that the Biden administration set in motion a reversal of decades of neoliberal economic policy that has persisted under Donald Trump’s second presidency.
‘It’s Visceral’: New Yorker Writers Say Epstein News Inflames Class Divides at IOP Forum
New Yorker writers agreed that Donald Trump’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein could be contributing to the president’s historically low approval rating at an Institute of Politics forum on Wednesday.
At IOP Talk, Former House Speaker McCarthy Says GOP, Dems Both Face Power Vacuums Ahead of 2028
Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said at a Harvard talk on Monday that his party needs to settle on new leaders and a clarified platform to succeed in the 2028 election cycle.
Harvard Receives $36 Million Letter of Credit from Bank of America Amid Federal Pressure
Harvard took out a $36 million standby letter of credit from Bank of America last month after the Department of Education placed the University on stricter financial oversight this fall.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Urges Harvard to Cut Ties With Summers After Epstein Emails Surface
Sen. Elizabeth A. Warren (D-Mass.) urged Harvard to cut ties with former University President Lawrence Summers after newly released emails revealed years of personal correspondence between Summers and Jeffrey Epstein, CNN reported Monday.
‘We’re Doers, We’re Fixers’: Philadelphia, Columbia Mayors Extol Possibilities of Local Government at IOP Forum
Mayors Cherelle L. Parker of Philadelphia and Daniel J. Rickenmann of Columbia, South Carolina, celebrated local leaders’ ability to solve problems across political divides at an Institute of Politics forum on Thursday.
Senate Hopeful Moulton Said Decision To Return Donations From AIPAC Unrelated to Lack of Endorsement
Representative Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) said that his decision to return donations from a pro-Israel lobbying group had nothing to do with the group’s refusal to endorse his Senate bid in a Tuesday interview with The Crimson.
‘Turn the Temperature Down’: Panelists Talk National Unity, Immigration at Harvard Safra Center Talk
An interdisciplinary group of panelists mulled over immigration and national unity during a panel hosted by the Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics on Wednesday.
‘Veep’ Actors Discuss How Real-World Politics Came To Mirror Political Satire at IOP Event
Three cast members of “Veep,” the acclaimed sitcom that captivated audiences with its merciless satire of American politics, reflected on how the show brought humor and humility to Washington, D.C., at an Institute of Politics forum on Wednesday.
Wall Street Journal Columnist Walter Mead Accuses U.S. of Hypocrisy on War in Ukraine
Wall Street Journal columnist and international relations scholar Walter R. Mead on Wednesday accused the United States of hypocrisy in its policy toward Ukraine, saying American leaders have tried and failed to mask indifference toward the country’s war with Russia.
Harvard AAUP Asks Judge To Extend Speech Protections to International Students, Faculty Nationwide
After winning a court victory against the Trump administration in September, a Harvard faculty group is asking a federal judge to extend protections for noncitizens’ speech nationwide.
Harvard Researchers Say Strong Campaigns, Effective Anti-Trump Messaging Boosted Democrats in 2025 Elections
Political scientists at Harvard said Democratic victories in last week’s off-cycle elections were a sign of powerful backlash to Donald Trump’s presidency, but that Democrats could not afford to rest on their laurels ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Rep. Pressley Bolsters Israel-Palestine Peace Movement, Criticizes Trump’s SNAP Cuts at Harvard Square Event
Rep. Ayanna S. Pressley (D-Mass.) took aim at the Trump administration’s cuts to social services and support for Israel’s war in Gaza in a speech to an audience of more than 300 at the First Parish Church on Sunday.
ACLU President Deborah Archer Receives PBHA ‘Call of Service’ Award
American Civil Liberties Union President Deborah N. Archer delivered a grim assessment of the state of civil rights protections on Friday at a Phillips Brooks House Association event honoring her with the annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” award.
HKS Lecturer Advised Zohran Mamdani on Sustaining Momentum, Avoiding the ‘Obama Trap’
Harvard Kennedy School lecturer Marshall L. Ganz ’64 met with incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani in August to advise his campaign on how to sustain a grassroots movement once in office.
Harvard Faculty Adjust to Teaching in the Political Hot Seat
As Harvard spends another year under the glare of a political spotlight, its instructors face a new challenge: teaching students about the same topics that draw furious headlines.
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Say Military Support May Be Last Resort at IOP Forum
Former Venezuelan National Assembly deputy Miguel A. Pizarro said he supports potential U.S. military intervention in Venezuela during a panel at the Institute of Politics Wednesday evening.
Allston Residents and Officials Condemn Election Day Immigration Raid at Car Wash
Allston residents and elected officials rallied in support of nine Guatemalan and Salvadoran people who were detained by immigration enforcement officers on Tuesday morning.
Alexandra Bowers Seeks to Amplify School Council Voices in Bid for Cambridge School Committee
Alexandra G. Bowers, a current Cambridge school council member and former Cambridge Day journalist, is campaigning to increase the power of families in the district’s decision-making in her inaugural run for School Committee.
Eurasia Group Founder Warns of Waning U.S. Global Influence at IOP Forum
Political scientist and consultant Ian Bremmer warned that the U.S. may be losing its stake as a global superpower as countries react to the Trump administration’s departure from foreign policy precedent at an Institute of Politics forum Tuesday night.