Featured series 
Tag: Government
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Nation & World
Bolsonaro, Trump election cases share similarities, but not rulings
Former Brazilian judge, legal scholar says deciding who can be blocked from running is perilous, fraught
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Work & Economy
Where money isn’t cheap, misery follows
Student’s analysis of global attitudes called key contribution to research linking higher cost of borrowing to persistent consumer gloom
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Health
Time to finally stop worrying about COVID?
Chan School’s William Hanage says CDC may have eased some recommendations, but vulnerable populations remain just that
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Nation & World
Man-bites-dog event: Bipartisan panel finds areas of agreement
Former Democratic, Republican representatives discuss presidential race, economy, how to get things done in Congress
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Nation & World
Could troubling police, media response to Stuart murder happen again?
Reporters who revisited 35-year-old case that reignited racial tensions in Boston say Black community sees no reason why it couldn’t
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Nation & World
Pushing back against China — without igniting war
GOP, Democratic leaders of House panel detail hot issues with ascendant superpower: Taiwan independence, intellectual property theft, oppression of Uyghurs
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Work & Economy
Fed delivers good news overall on economy
Economist Jeffrey Frankel says the central bank held off on easing interest rates, but signs point to soft landing
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Nation
‘Tyranny of the Minority’ warns Constitution is dangerously outdated
In “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt call for reforms in face of “radicalized” elements in GOP.
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Nation & World
Let’s not fry the planet, but let’s not stoke resentment, either
Clean-energy transition will hurt some communities more than others. Inclusive policy and investments are crucial, says “Uncertain Futures” co-author.
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Nation
Danielle Allen thinks our democracy needs renovation
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.
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Science & Tech
What drives four future climate leaders
Seniors represent diverse backgrounds, concentrations, and perspectives on finding real-world solutions to complex, mounting crisis.
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Campus & Community
From halls of Montezuma to those of Knafel
Former Marine David Miller surprised himself by his college success and was, in turn, surprised by his experience at College.
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Campus & Community
‘Brotherly-sisterly’ bond keeps Parkland survivors in fight
Jaclyn Corin and David Hogg were exhausted, still somewhat traumatized as first-years, but eventually found their way by different paths.
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Nation
The rats are gonna hate this one too …
Alum explains why being NYC sanitation commissioner is a dream job — if you care about delivering essential services.
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Nation & World
Why China has edge on AI, what ancient emperors tell us about Xi Jinping
Recent event examines what social sciences can tell us about rising economic, geopolitical power.
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Nation & World
Russia seems vulnerable. Is Putin?
Russian historians, political and cultural analysts assess the strength of President Vladimir Putin’s regime since the war in Ukraine began, and lay out what could be in store in 2023.
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Campus & Community
How to make effective climate policy — and policymakers
“Politics of the Environment and Climate Change” challenges students to navigate obstacles and opportunities for effective policymaking at all levels of government.
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Nation & World
Learning how to talk about divisive issues
Harvard students share their experiences as fellows in the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership program at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics.
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Nation & World
Would Russia have invaded if it wasn’t just one man making call? Possibly
Josh Kertzer looks at Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine and asks would it have happened if a group had made the call instead of just one man?
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Nation & World
Seething populist anger and lessons for U.S. in German elections
Michael Sandel’s views of the myth of meritocracy influenced Germany’s new chancellor and may offer ideas for the way forward for the U.S.
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Work & Economy
A key inflation index leaps. Getting worried?
Economist Kenneth Rogoff discusses how consumers’ perceptions about inflation are an important factor that influences inflationary cycles.
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Campus & Community
Real scenes from an online graduation day
Capturing the moments of celebration as Harvard recognizes the Class of 2021.
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Nation & World
Democrats and Republicans do live in different worlds
New research by Harvard team finds that most Americans live in partisan bubbles, largely isolated from and rarely interacting with those from another party.
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Work & Economy
An entrepreneurial approach to ‘possibility government’
Business School professor Mitchell Weiss looks at ways to encourage creativity, innovation.
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Nation & World
Pollster looks at how pandemic, loss of RBG may affect election
Polling methodology expert Chase Harrison talks about why the 2020 election polls can explain how COVID-19 may reshape the vote, and offers some useful insights into the presidential race.
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Campus & Community
Creating community in the virtual classroom
As students prepare for an academic year that will be entirely virtual, many Harvard faculty members have redesigned their courses.
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Campus & Community
Explain your thesis in 3 minutes
A contest has College seniors who spent months researching and writing their theses distill those hours of work and hundreds of pages of analysis into a 3-minute pitch.
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Campus & Community
Sounds of silence
Despite COVID-19, the sound of the Lowell House bells can still be heard from a distance
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Campus & Community
Reopening research operations
The Gazette spoke to Laboratory Reopening Planning Committee head Rick McCullough to learn more about Harvard’s decision to shut down its labs, the effects that had on research, and how the University plans to ensure a safe reopening.
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Nation & World
Keeping ethics alive during the pandemic
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics has launched the COVID-19 Rapid Response Impact Initiative, a series of white papers from some 40 thinkers on issues of justice, values, and civil liberties designed to inform policymakers during the crisis.
