World Annette Gordon-Reed on Texas history and growing up there in the ’60s and ’70s Her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ explores the complexities of the past and how we think of them
World Only a little change for migrants at the U.S. border Humanitarian experts say Biden administration ended most disputed measures but kept much in place
Health How unjust police killings damage the mental health of Black Americans Research tracks the ways racial discrimination wreaks a physical, psychological toll
Health Brainstorming a cure Researchers are retraining tumor-promoting immune cells to fight most aggressive type of brain cancer
Annette Gordon-Reed on Texas history and growing up there in the ’60s and ’70s Her new book, ‘On Juneteenth,’ explores the complexities of the past and how we think of them DateMay 14, 2021
Only a little change for migrants at the U.S. border Humanitarian experts say Biden administration ended most disputed measures but kept much in place DateMay 14, 2021
‘In India, anything and everything is a super-spreader event’ Chan’s Subramanian offers on-the-ground perspective as COVID-19 surges DateMay 14, 2021
Three notable immigrants who served their adoptive land Madeleine Albright, Dina Powell McCormick, and Ezinne Uzo-Okoro on role of foreign-born Americans DateMay 13, 2021May 14, 2021
French and German activist politicians discuss battling racism with legislation Christiane Taubira and Aminata Touré details efforts in their nations DateMay 7, 2021
Analysts in economics, public policy give Biden infrastructure plan high marks They say $2.3 trillion ‘generational’ investment will pay wide-ranging dividends DateMay 6, 2021
Why the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil has become a humanitarian crisis Chan School’s Castro says the factors are many, but biggest may be failure of leadership, denial of science DateApril 28, 2021April 29, 2021
Climate change as a national security issue Former Secretary of State Kerry calls it one of the biggest threats facing the nation DateApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021
The fight for environmental justice Harvard affiliates at the Law School and School of Public Health are working to right the wrongs of decades of discriminatory policy DateApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021
In 14 months lost, some new educational gains A look at quarantine work-arounds that worked so well they’re worth making permanent DateApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021
The GOP house divided Battle joined over the party’s traditional values and those of Trump DateApril 21, 2021April 23, 2021
Ensuring the Floyd trial becomes a turning point Kennedy School professor talks about steps needed for meaningful police reform DateApril 21, 2021April 22, 2021
A viral video spurs Biden’s denunciation of anti-Asian violence Activist’s Instagram post gets boost from CBS White House reporter DateApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021
Curbing gun violence in the United States Public health expert calls Biden’s orders ‘good first steps’ DateApril 12, 2021
Biden’s reversal of Trump’s environmental legacy swift, far-reaching Harvard Law’s Freeman, Lazarus discuss administration’s approach DateApril 9, 2021
Clinton reflects on foreign policy triumphs and challenges Former president discusses Russia, China, North Korea in inaugural Bosworth Lecture DateApril 8, 2021April 8, 2021
Retracing steps to anti-Asian racism Symposium examines how history, bigotry, politics, and economics became entwined DateApril 2, 2021April 6, 2021
Rallying religious and health leaders to prevent child abuse Conference organizer discusses why interdisciplinary approach is important, her own reconciliation with her faith DateApril 2, 2021April 5, 2021
An emphasis on diversity in Biden’s first court nominees Scholar notes mix of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and professional experience DateMarch 31, 2021April 1, 2021
A reckoning on Native American remains and cultural objects Peabody Museum makes progress and encounters complications in repatriation efforts DateMarch 30, 2021
Post-pandemic challenges for schools Ed School dean says flexibility, more hours key to avoid learning loss DateMarch 29, 2021March 30, 2021
Reordering the court With more Americans saying Supreme Court should be reformed, panelists suggest how to do so DateMarch 26, 2021
Fighting for equality at the ballot box Law School students, affiliates battle gerrymandering, bars to access DateMarch 26, 2021March 29, 2021
Origins of a storm and the roots of a reckoning Lawrence Bobo examines the decades-old beginnings of some of 2020’s tumult DateMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021
In their own words Act aims to help minority-language voters have their voices heard DateMarch 26, 2021April 16, 2021
Keeping students on campus for their health and safety? Student’s paper finds resonances between the 1918 pandemic and one a century later DateMarch 25, 2021March 26, 2021
The main public health tool during 1918 pandemic? Social distancing Both the problem and the intervention have long histories DateMarch 25, 2021March 25, 2021
Celebrating a bicentennial of democracy in its birthplace At Harvard and elsewhere, philhellenes celebrate Greek independence DateMarch 25, 2021April 1, 2021
The scapegoating of Asian Americans Rise of violence, harassment amid pandemic part of continuing tale of racism in U.S. DateMarch 24, 2021March 25, 2021
