Nation & World

Harvard Chan School’s David Hemenway on the rampage in Maine, how ordinary citizens should respond, and the question he hears from horrified students new to the U.S.

New York Times tech reporter examines case of face-recognition software firm, repercussions for privacy, civil liberties, particularly involving law enforcement, social media.

New book puts mid-century unions at center of Rust Belt identity and social life. Shifting economy splintered community and fostered disillusionment.

Big data shows that being rich matters a lot more than how hard someone works. Raj Chetty and Michael Sandel offer insights as part of the Reimagining the Economy series.

Berkman Klein Center affiliate points up the need for a legal framework to govern peacetime intelligence operations.

Psychologist examines genesis of online groups of sexually embittered men, roots in evolutionary behavior, why some turn violent.

Surgeon general calls mental health risks “pivotal issue in public health.”

Harvard’s Caroline Light, an expert on history of firearms restrictions examines upcoming landmark Supreme Court case.

Former Google chairman Eric Schmidt details disruptions, dangers technology will bring to economy, national security, other aspects of American life.

Viewed as example of American ingenuity, prized military weapon exploded in popularity, best known now as tool to kill innocent people.

The roughly three-year initiative is designed to further understanding of ethnic and religious violence while advancing solutions.

Harvard sociologist says her new book, “Seeing Others: How Recognition Works — And How It Can Heal a Divided World,” is a call to “recenter our understanding of inequality.”

Harvard laureates say it gave bully pulpit, brought invitations to speak (sometimes on subjects they know nothing about), meet kings (and play poker with Steve Martin).

Marshall Ganz started at Harvard but took some time off — about three decades — to become Civil Rights, labor, political organizer, and finally scholar, mentor.

Anti-vaxxers, others benefited from mistrust engendered by early stumbles in messaging about virus, prevention, says New York Times health and science reporter Apoorva Mandavilli.

Comparison with other communities finds rate is 62 percent higher, according to new study.

Harvard-led study of three states finds thousands are jailed each year for failure to pay court costs, often for misdemeanors.

Kennedy School historians document possible sites of the remains of Vietnamese soldiers who went missing in action.

“Build the Life You Want” co-authors drew on research and experience in a conversation that cautioned against conventional wisdom.

In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.

Reasons complex, but major thing is to ensure children feel they are valued for more than accomplishments

Students have already begun experimenting; process for finding best uses should be collaborative, educators say.

Business professor, South Asia specialist Tarun Khanna explains how relatively poor India with underfunded research and development became first to land a rover on an unexplored part of the moon.

Memoir details Drew Gilpin Faust’s coming-of-age amid the transformations of mid-century America.

Clean-energy transition will hurt some communities more than others. Inclusive policy and investments are crucial, says “Uncertain Futures” co-author.

Those who knew civil rights scholar, legendary public defender, and voice for equality recall his kindness, generosity, and homemade sweet-potato pie.

Intelligence expert says both seek to topple U.S. from atop world stage, with Beijing’s blend of money, influence, all-hands-on-deck approach posing bigger threat.

Criminal law specialist Ronald Sullivan Jr. looks at latest indictment, examines legal challenges, surprises, political fallout — and whether trial will conclude before election

Law School analysis of Dedicated Docket in Boston sees biggest problem as lack of legal representation.

The singer’s destruction of a photo of the pope on live TV in protest over suspicions of clergy abuse damaged her career but eventually proved prophetic.