Politics
Occupiers Leave Lamont
Echoing the spirit of solidarity, about 20 members of the Occupy Harvard movement exited Lamont Library together as a group at 10 p.m. on Friday.
Presidents’ Day Appreciation
Presidents' Day is upon us, and you probably don't have plans to commemorate or even acknowledge this admittedly forgettable holiday. But this year, let Flyby (and a few pages of Harvard history) be your guide to Presidents' Day appreciation. With seven U.S. Commanders in Chief as alumni, our fair university has quite a lot to celebrate.
German Conference at Harvard
Prominent German leaders gathered to debate on the German angst of leadership in the euro crisis, security policy, and green energy movement on Friday and Saturday in Longfellow Hall. This energy panel discussed Germany’s leading role in the Third Industrial Revolution.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland, visits the IOP on Thursday to give a public address.
Lady Gaga, FBI Files, and Obama Shooting Marshmallows
1. With Facebook going public soon, Lady Gaga wants in on the action. She's created her own social media site named "Little Monsters," aimed at consolidating her fanbase—which is certainly large, considering she has 19 million followers on Twitter. 2. Speaking of Facebook, Mark E. Zuckerberg raised eyebrows this week by appearing to endorse Mitt Romney. The catch? Zuckerberg actually just "liked" a post written by Slate's Farhad Manjoo, which read, "Just try looking at the Romney logo without seeing MONEY." #failbook 3. Meanwhile, the FBI just released Steve Jobs's file. Any interesting finds? Not really, aside from his past drug use and tendency to "distort reality."
Hey, Laurence H. Tribe ’62: Carl M. Loeb Professor of Constitutional Law
On Feb. 7, Proposition 8, a Calif. provision that banned same-sex marriage, was deemed unconstitutional by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Does this ruling mean that the panel is upholding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage? If not, why does the Ninth Circuit panel stop short of declaring same-sex marriage constitutional?
New Poll Shows Warren Ahead
Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Senator Scott Brown are deadlocked in the Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate, according to a WBUR poll released Tuesday.
Joseph Kennedy Enters Congressional Race
After more than a month of speculation, Joseph P. Kennedy III is set to formally declare his candidacy for Congress Thursday morning.
FM Investigates: The Kremlin on the Charles
Harvard has its own long and complex history with communism—and its own formative experiences of anxiety and exclusion.
Cameron Munter Talks Pakistan
Cameron Munter, United States ambassador to Pakistan, gives a talk at the Harvard Kennedy School. He addressed issues ranging from economic issues to military relationships within Pakistan.
Kennedy Leads in the Polls for Congressional Seat
He is not even an official candidate yet, but Joseph P. Kennedy III has a two-to-one lead over his closest would-be opponent in the race for the Massachusetts Fourth District Congressional seat, a poll released Thursday showed.
IOP Rates Massachusetts Civic Engagement
Massachusetts scored above the national average in overall civic engagement but experienced drops in voter turnout and other political activity, according to an Institute of Politics report released Wednesday.
Congress Passes Brown's Insider Trading Bill
In a sweeping 417-to-2 vote Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Sen. Scott P. Brown that bans members of Congress from participating in insider trading and requires them to disclose all personal stock transactions.
The Forgotten Christians
Given the tremendous optimism expressed by the United States at the start of the Arab Spring, it is hard to acknowledge the reality that Egyptian self-determination has come at the expense of its Christians. But the answer to this problem is not to ignore it.
Santorum Dampens Romney Lead
After reemerging at the front of the Republican primary race last week, Mitt Romney’s campaign suffered a major setback Tuesday night in the shadow of Sen. Rick Santorum’s sweep in three state primaries—contrary to the predictions of many Harvard experts.
Professors Back Close of U.S. Embasssy in Syria
With protests in Syria escalating in the current wave of civil unrest among Arab states, Harvard professors agreed with the United States’ decision to close the Syrian Embassy in Damascus.
IOP Expands Director's Internship Program
After about 500 students applied for the 62 opportunities last year, the IOP staff said they began looking for more internships in new fields. This year, the IOP is offering 90 spots; applications are due on Friday.
Warren Releases Clip for the 'It Gets Better' Campaign
Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren released a clip for the "It Gets Better Project" on Jan. 25, standing in support of LGBT youth who face bullying and discrimination.