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Harvard Kennedy School Group Publicizes Gender Imbalance
The Progressive Caucus at Harvard Kennedy School gave away home-made pastries yesterday in the John F. Kennedy Forum as a tongue-in-cheek attempt to raise awareness of the low percentage of women faculty members at the school.
Cantabrigians Protest the Egyptian Government
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Cambridge today to protest the actions of the Egyptian government. Students, residents, and visitors gathered to call for democracy in Egypt and to show solidarity for the protesters there.
Kaine Calls for Bolder Messaging
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine spoke about the Obama administration's messaging last night at Kirkland House.
Where To Watch the State of the Union Tonight
President Barack Obama will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m., and many Harvard students are planning to take a break from shopping week to watch. Wondering where you can watch? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Newly Elected Members of Congress Attend Harvard Conference
Twenty-six newly elected Congresspeople gathered at the Institute of Politics last week to attend sessions on topics they will address as legislators.
Dems, QSA Debate Impact of DADT Repeal on ROTC at Harvard
Following yesterday’s release of a Pentagon report on gay and lesbian service members in the military, members of the Harvard College Democrats and Harvard College Queer Students and Allies gathered to discuss the possible impact of the report on the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and Harvard’s current ban on the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
European Official Looks at Solutions For Crisis
European Commissioner for Financial Programming and Budget Janusz Lewandowski discussed solutions to the financial crisis last night as part of a series of conversations on the challenges of the 21st century from American and European perspectives.
Harvard Republican Club To Right a 'Wrong' Image
The Harvard Republican Club aims to correct the ways students might be “Wrong About the Right” in a campaign launched this morning.
Election Results Night
Students from all over campus gathered last night to watch the results of the Fall 2010 elections as state Democrats celebrated their victories in downtown Boston.
Dems GOTV in New Hampshire
The Harvard College Democrats spent the weekend in New Hampshire canvassing and phone banking to rally the Democratic vote for Tuesday's elections.
Panera Bread CEO Speaks on Politics
Ronald M. Shaich, co-founder and CEO of Panera Bread, described his vision to break partisan political gridlock through his new ...
Obama Pushes Voters To Head to the Polls
President Barack Obama urged voters to reelect Massachusetts Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78 at a rally in Boston on Saturday.
Harvard Students Challenge Obama on Campaign Promises of AIDS Funding at Rally
Harvard College Global Health and AIDS Coalition activists staged a protest during President Barack Obama's rally in Boston on Saturday
Today in Photos (09/29/2010)
Photographs from the September 29th, 2010 edition of the The Harvard Crimson.
Baroness speaks about EU
Baroness Catherine Ashton spoke about foreign affairs and the European Union yesterday at the Sackler Museum. Her speech, "The European Union Facing Global Challenges," was the 19th annual Paul-Henri Spaak lecture presented by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. Baroness Ashton serves as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union.
Mixed Thoughts on DREAM Act Vote
While the University has been involved in multiple layers of support for a piece of legislation providing relief for undocumented students, many undergraduates and Harvard affiliates have also been rallying with several unaffiliated organizations on the state and national levels.
Chris Matthews Brings "Hardball" to Kirkland
MSNBC political pundit Chris Matthews turned to Harvard Republican Club President Mark A. Isaacson ’11 yesterday and asked him when he first “felt” Republican.
Organizing Integration
In 1960, the student group known as the Emergency Public Integration Committee drew attention to anti-segregation activism.
Today in Photos (04/29/10)
Students begin to make their way into reading period after yesterday, the last day of classes. Lamont Library has been seeing higher volumes of late night studiers for the past couple of days before reading period.
Hip Hop Aid
Hip hop artists and political activists Sabreena Da Witch and M1 of Dead Prez spoke on a panel about the ways the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in hip-hop culture can assist global economic recovery efforts
Women Leaders Celebrated
In the elegance of the Charles Hotel Regatta Bar, members of the Harvard community gathered to honor the recipients and nominees of the 13th annual Harvard College Leadership Awards.