Nation & World

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.

Historian Steven Shapin unwinds the complexities of J. Robert Oppenheimer as a scientist and a legend

Researchers say a series of interventions appear to help with overdose deaths, but warn that they must be scaled pretty high.

Former U.S. envoy to alliance notes addition of Finland, with Sweden close behind, Ukraine on expedited path, renewed unity in face of Russian aggression.

Concerns about the physical and cognitive health of the presidential candidates have some validity, but evaluation is complex, say experts.

Toobin examines how Oklahoma City bomber’s beliefs have been embraced by right-wing extremists.

New study finds duration of relationship affects comfort level of Black women in discussing topic with white male partners.

Harvard experts say that while it’s possible the global oil demand will peak in the coming years, the developing world’s desire and ability to transition to cleaner fuels may foil hopes.

Harvard researchers found tactic, widely used in 2020, made little difference in partisan numbers but yielded safe seats, less-responsive representatives.

Experts outline what Supreme Court ruling could mean for colleges, universities — and nation itself.

University “remains steadfast” in commitment to campus that reflects wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Book bans targeting LGBTQ content reached record level highs in 2022. Transgender activists and experts on gender and identity share their thoughts on what’s happening both politically and socially to drive this change.

Political experts suggest ways media can blunt the former president’s skillful manipulation of coverage to spread falsehoods, divisiveness.

Mashail Malik was always interested in the human experience. At first it took her to literature, philosophy but now her focus is ethnic, identity politics.

As Blinken visits Beijing, cyber infiltration of U.S. is a far more serious threat, 25-year CIA officer Paul Kolbe says.

Sociologist Peter Francis Harvey observed students at private upper-middle-class and public working-class schools to explore implicit lessons.

As the incarcerated population dropped overall, the proportion of Black prisoners rose. Researchers point to unequal sentencing.

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.

Harvard Extension School faculty member Thomas M. Nichols played an analyst on a recent episode of HBO’s dark satire “Succession.”

Constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe says in requiring the president to pay U.S. debts it supersedes debt-limit law, breaks impasse over GOP demands.

Long-term study examines risk of getting shot or witnessing a shooting by race, sex, and birth year.

Harvard Scholars at Risk program allows physicians to continue their education during wartime.

Rushing to war and disaster zones to provide urgent care has convinced Morgan Broccoli there’s a smarter way to help.

Tenn. lawmaker Justin Pearson, Parkland survivor David Hogg ’23 talk about tighter gun control, GOP attempts to restrict voting rights, importance of local politics.

Sensors capable of detecting and decoding brain activity are already embedded into everyday devices, said experts at a webinar.

An interview with Adam Benforado, J.D.’05, about his new book “A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All.”