Harvard Kennedy School
A Post-Film Q&A
Bob Schieffer, left, a former CBS News anchor, discusses journalism during the Vietnam War with Thomas D. Herman and Thomas E. Patterson following a screening of “Dateline - Saigon" at the Kennedy School.
Earnest Defends Contentious White House-Press Relationship
Earnest highlighted the tension present in his role as press secretary, saying that he welcomes conflict between the administration and the press, calling it “part of what makes for a healthy democracy.”
‘Happiest Man in World’ Calls for Cultural Evolution
Matthieu Ricard presented altruism in the contexts of economic inequality and environmental sustainability, emphasizing its power to affect societal and personal change.
Rachel Lloyd Speaks on Safe Harbor Laws
Rachel Lloyd, founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, explains the specifics of “safe harbor” laws and their importance for anti sex-trafficking work to moderator Richard Quest at the broadcast taping of “Fight for Freedom: Confronting Modern Day Slavery” Wednesday night. Lloyd was one of five human trafficking experts on a panel organized by the CNN Freedom Project, which produces news stories about modern day slavery.
Mira K. Sorvino ’89 on CNN Freedom Project Panel
Mia K. Sorvino ’89 discusses her reasons for beginning her activism against human trafficking during the panel discussion “Fight for Freedom: Confronting Modern Day Slavery” at the JFK Jr. Forum Wednesday night. Sorvino was one of five human trafficking experts at the discussion organized and broadcasted by the CNN Freedom Project, which produces news stories about modern day slavery.
Richard Quest Introduces Broadcast Taping of “Fight For Freedom”
Richard Quest, host of CNN International program “Quest Means Business,” introduces the broadcast taping of the program “Fight for Freedom: Confronting Modern Day Slavery” at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Wednesday night. The program featured a panel discussion with five human trafficking experts of various backgrounds and was a part of the CNN Freedom Project, which produces news stories about modern day slavery.
A Discussion on Women in Politics
Garance Franke-Ruta discusses the challenges that women in political leadership continue to face.
Franke-Ruta Discusses ‘Mixed’ Landscape for Women in Politics
Yahoo Politics’s editor-in-chief discussed the challenges that women in politics and media still face.
Garance Franke-Ruta
Garance Franke-Ruta, editor in chief of Yahoo Politics, holds a discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School about challenges that women in politics and political media face.
Panelists Argue Conservative Case for Same-Sex Marriage
The panel featured speakers from a variety of backgrounds who approached the issue from both legal and religious perspectives.
JFK Under Construction
Passerby walk by the construction site at the Kennedy School on Monday afternoon.
The Conservative Case for Marriage Equality
Dana Born, a Kennedy school lecturer in public policy, moderates a discussion on religion, conservatism, and marriage equality with Andrew Sullivan, former chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court Margaret H. Marshall, and Matthew R. Vines '12 on Monday evening at the Kennedy School.
War Correspondent Recounts Experience Reporting on ISIS
BBC foreign correspondent Paul Wood described his on-the-ground experience while on assignment in Syria at the Kennedy School discussion, titled “Understanding ISIS."
Hillary Clinton Shined at Debate, Harvard Professors Say
Harvard professors agree on one thing: Hillary R. Clinton emerged as the winner of the debate and the frontrunner for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
Watching the Debate
Viewers of the first democratic presidential debate crowded the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum to watch a live screening of the event in Las Vegas on October 13, 2015.
Secretary of State John Kerry Talks Foreign Policy at Event
“I can’t think of a time where the United States of America has been leading in as many places simultaneously, engaged in as many life and death challenges around the world,” Kerry said.
Panetta Talks Bin Laden Raid, Washington Culture
As CIA Director, Panetta oversaw the SEAL Team Six raid on Osama bin Laden’s safe house in Abbottabad, Pakistan, a mission now considered one of the major achievements of the Obama administration.
Prof Failed To Disclose Connection to Company in Paper
Kennedy School of Government professor Calestous Juma did not disclose his connection to biotechnology giant Monsanto in a December 2014 paper supporting genetically modified organisms.
Wendy Sherman, Chief Negotiator, Talks Iran Deal
The former State Department official, who served as the lead American negotiator of the nuclear deal between Iran and a group of six countries led by the U.S., spoke candidly about the historic diplomatic effort.
Israel-Palestine Talk
Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco, discusses the impact of human rights and international law in the Israel-Palestine peace process on Monday afternoon at the Kennedy School.
Professor Stephen Zunes Discusses Israel’s Role in Conflict with Palestine
Stephen Zunes, coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, evaluated the United State’s defense of Israeli actions in the conflict with Palestine in terms of international law and human rights.
Larry Summers Talks Income Inequality at IOP
The former University president recommended policies such as progressive taxation and infrastructure investment in front of a crowded audience.
Amid Crises, Experts Gather To Discuss E.U.’s Future
Academics and policymakers at the conference were cautiously optimistic about the E.U.’s ability to survive its current crises.