World Learning the hard way Allan Brandt, history of science scholar and ‘Cigarette Century’ author, says opioid negotiators should heed lessons from tobacco settlement
World How far can Biden go? Obama-era White House counsel looks beyond vaccination mandate to possible follow-up orders, litigation
Health Give her some space Psychologist’s perspective on Simone Biles at the Olympics includes message for parents, coaches
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
Seeded amid the many surprises of COVID times, some unexpected positives Various innovations, rise of women leaders, greater collaboration between scientists, clinicians, to name few DateFebruary 18, 2021
On the road to JFK New biography traces a burgeoning global view and progressive leanings DateFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021
Black voters take the wheel Activist says key to record turnout in last election was education DateFebruary 17, 2021February 18, 2021
For the first time, a Native American may oversee U.S. policies on tribal nations Community members discuss selection of Deb Haaland as new secretary of Interior DateFebruary 16, 2021February 17, 2021
Taking systemic racism from a solvable problem to an achievable solution Lecturer Robert Livingston offers a blueprint for radical change DateFebruary 11, 2021
How Trump illustrated the need for more curbs on presidential power Law School panel details failure to lead on COVID, undermining of provable facts DateFebruary 11, 2021
Guess who’s coming to dinner Race, romance, and why certain combinations draw more raised eyebrows DateFebruary 11, 2021February 17, 2021
Lessons from an older Gilded Age for a new one The key, authors say, is an evolution from an ‘I’ to a ‘we’ culture DateFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021
Organizing, but not compartmentalizing LaTosha Brown puts her whole being into increasing voter turnout DateFebruary 9, 2021
Young, athletically gifted, and Black — at Harvard Alums talk about hybrid identity on campus, ‘super negro,’ and U.S. reckoning with race DateFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021
What to look for at Trump’s impeachment trial Law Professor Jeannie Suk Gersen discusses potential arguments, precedents DateFebruary 8, 2021February 9, 2021
Is this a tipping point for Putin? Growing protests over prosecution of dissident Alexei Navalny shake Kremlin DateFebruary 5, 2021February 8, 2021
Amid pandemic tragedy, an opportunity for change? Mittal Institute/Lancet commission to study universal care in India DateFebruary 5, 2021February 6, 2021
Being in the Super Bowl — and with your football heroes Harvard grad suits up alongside Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski DateFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 2021
