World A viral video spurs Biden’s denunciation of anti-Asian violence Activist’s Instagram post gets boost from CBS White House reporter
World Curbing gun violence in the United States Public health expert calls Biden’s orders ‘good first steps’
Health A pandemic that endures for COVID long-haulers Medical School’s Maley explains Beth Israel program to treat lingering ailments
Health High standards THC and CBD content on labels of medicinal cannabis products may not be accurate
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 2, 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
From Russia, without love The new U.S. administration, unlike the last, will take a hard line on key issues, with intransigence likely on both sides, says analyst Fiona Hill DateMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021
Hidden figures Event aims to make visible profiles of Black women in cybersecurity, expand opportunities, and inspire allies DateMarch 17, 2021March 18, 2021
Racism, far before slavery Wellesley professor takes Black history back to medieval times DateMarch 16, 2021
Democrats and Republicans do live in different worlds Analysis of geolocation data, addresses finds extreme partisan segregation in U.S. DateMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Cease-fire terms during Pontiac’s War: British retreat and one Black boy Native leader, seeking visible status symbol, bargained for an officer’s slave DateMarch 15, 2021
Making gifts that keep on giving Native COVID-19 relief fund plans to use excess funds to build community resilience DateMarch 12, 2021March 16, 2021
Just a misdemeanor? Think again Law professor’s book on how the system punishes the poor and people of color has inspired a new documentary DateMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Madame Secretary Former diplomat Albright says sexism was a bigger hurdle at home than abroad DateMarch 9, 2021
How the Black Church saved Black America Henry Louis Gates’ new book traces the institution’s role in history, politics, and culture DateMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Predicting homicides in disadvantaged neighborhoods Study finds link between violence, traffic between low-income areas DateMarch 8, 2021March 8, 2021
Native American program turns 50 University-wide initiative has widened its focus and influence DateMarch 5, 2021March 10, 2021
The conservative club that came to dominate the Supreme Court In a new audiobook, Law School professor explores the rise of the Federalist Society and why its sway may be waning DateMarch 4, 2021March 12, 2021
Head of global atomic energy agency details 11th-hour talks with Tehran Accord on inspections cleared roadblock to revival of Iran nuclear deal talks DateMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021