Tag: Government
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‘Tyranny of the Minority’ warns Constitution is dangerously outdated
In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.
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Let’s not fry the planet, but let’s not stoke resentment, either
Clean-energy transition will hurt some communities more than others. Inclusive policy and investments are crucial, says “Uncertain Futures” co-author.
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Danielle Allen thinks our democracy needs renovation
Danielle Allen’s new book lays out vision for power-sharing liberalism that will lead to greater inclusion, responsiveness, participation — and better lives for all.
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What drives four future climate leaders
Seniors represent diverse backgrounds, concentrations, and perspectives on finding real-world solutions to complex, mounting crisis.
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From halls of Montezuma to those of Knafel
Former Marine David Miller surprised himself by his college success and was, in turn, surprised by his experience at College.
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‘Brotherly-sisterly’ bond keeps Parkland survivors in fight
Jaclyn Corin and David Hogg were exhausted, still somewhat traumatized as first-years, but eventually found their way by different paths.
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The rats are gonna hate this one too …
Alum explains why being NYC sanitation commissioner is a dream job — if you care about delivering essential services.
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Russia seems vulnerable. Is Putin?
Russian historians, political and cultural analysts assess the strength of President Vladimir Putin’s regime since the war in Ukraine began, and lay out what could be in store in 2023.
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How to make effective climate policy — and policymakers
“Politics of the Environment and Climate Change” challenges students to navigate obstacles and opportunities for effective policymaking at all levels of government.
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Learning how to talk about divisive issues
Harvard students share their experiences as fellows in the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership program at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics.
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Would Russia have invaded if it wasn’t just one man making call? Possibly
Josh Kertzer looks at Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine and asks would it have happened if a group had made the call instead of just one man?
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Seething populist anger and lessons for U.S. in German elections
Michael Sandel’s views of the myth of meritocracy influenced Germany’s new chancellor and may offer ideas for the way forward for the U.S.
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A key inflation index leaps. Getting worried?
Economist Kenneth Rogoff discusses how consumers’ perceptions about inflation are an important factor that influences inflationary cycles.
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Democrats and Republicans do live in different worlds
New research by Harvard team finds that most Americans live in partisan bubbles, largely isolated from and rarely interacting with those from another party.
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An entrepreneurial approach to ‘possibility government’
Business School professor Mitchell Weiss looks at ways to encourage creativity, innovation.
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Pollster looks at how pandemic, loss of RBG may affect election
Polling methodology expert Chase Harrison talks about why the 2020 election polls can explain how COVID-19 may reshape the vote, and offers some useful insights into the presidential race.
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Creating community in the virtual classroom
As students prepare for an academic year that will be entirely virtual, many Harvard faculty members have redesigned their courses.
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Explain your thesis in 3 minutes
A contest has College seniors who spent months researching and writing their theses distill those hours of work and hundreds of pages of analysis into a 3-minute pitch.
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Sounds of silence
Despite COVID-19, the sound of the Lowell House bells can still be heard from a distance
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Reopening research operations
The Gazette spoke to Laboratory Reopening Planning Committee head Rick McCullough to learn more about Harvard’s decision to shut down its labs, the effects that had on research, and how the University plans to ensure a safe reopening.
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Keeping ethics alive during the pandemic
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics has launched the COVID-19 Rapid Response Impact Initiative, a series of white papers from some 40 thinkers on issues of justice, values, and civil liberties designed to inform policymakers during the crisis.
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Our unrepresentative representative government
In his new book, “They Don’t Represent Us: Reclaiming Our Democracy,” Lawrence Lessig writes about the issues undermining American democracy, such as big money in politics, gerrymandering, vote suppression, and the inequities of the Electoral College system.
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On the road to impeachment?
Harvard faculty react to the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump by the House of Representatives and discuss what it may mean for the country.
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On the Brexit hot seat
On Monday the man who has emerged as a celebrity of the Brexit debate, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow, came to campus during a brief break from his duty as official referee of the popularly elected legislative body.
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Government Department’s climate survey finds satisfaction varies
The Harvard Government Department’s Committee on Climate Change, formed last March in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, has released its climate survey report.
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And the winner is: Who you think it is
Harvard faculty discuss the results of the midterm election and what they portend for governing the nation over the next two years and for the run-up to the presidential election in 2020.