World Learning from COVID’s ‘Chernobyl moment’ Experts urge global reform now, before all is forgotten and a deadlier pandemic begins
World Can knowing someone of a different race early in life make you more liberal? Study finds links between white men having Black neighbors in their youth and later party affiliation
Health New center seeks to understand any ‘magic’ in mushrooms Research may help clear path for use of psychedelics in treating psychiatric patients
Health One shot at protection Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine generates robust immune responses against variants
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
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
New database tracks data on slaves, slavers, and allies Created through collaboration of Harvard, Maryland, Michigan State and others DateMarch 4, 2021March 5, 2021
Two mayors talk pandemic, civic unrest, and the value of a network of peers New $150M Bloomberg Center to boost support for municipal leaders DateMarch 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Redrawing the civics education roadmap New standards prioritizes depth of knowledge over quantity of facts DateMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Biden may regret releasing report on Khashoggi murder Mideast specialist sees risks of various unintended consequences for U.S.-Saudi ties DateFebruary 27, 2021March 1, 2021
Solving racial disparities in policing Experts say approach must be comprehensive as roots are embedded in culture DateFebruary 23, 2021February 24, 2021
An overhaul for justice But how do you translate an appetite for change into reality? DateFebruary 23, 2021April 16, 2021
A key to ending racism: Make it personal How a human connection can help create openness DateFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021
So why did the state vaccine-reservation system crash? Looking at the particular challenges the government faces with digital projects DateFebruary 19, 2021February 22, 2021
