Politics
Warren Raised Over $3 Million in Third Quarter
Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren raised $3.15 million for her Senate campaign in the third quarter—bringing in more in that period than any Senate candidate across the nation in the previous quarter.
The Betrayal of the President
But the sweeping degree of liberal discontent is just pathetic, for their disappointment in the President’s foreseeable inability to meet their comically inflated expectations is a direct consequence of their naïve belief in his ability to meet them in the first place.
Skocpol Peels Away Tea Party Stereotypes in New Book
Skocpol and Williamson traveled across the country conducting interviews, attending public rallies, and sitting in on private Tea Party meetings to peel back stereotypes associated with the movement.
Alan Khazei, Democratic Senate candidate, holds an informal talk in Currier about his time as a student in Currier House, his political philosophy, and his social entrepreneurship. Khazei recollected about his time at Harvard that "the great thing about the Quad is that you have a sense of community here."
Khazei Criticizes Warren’s PAC Funds
Democratic Senate candidate Alan A. Khazei ’83 repeated criticism of the race’s frontrunner, Elizabeth Warren, for accepting money from Political Action Committees Wednesday.
Harvard Economist Accused of 'Spreading Enmity Between Communities'
While Harvard stands by its professors rights to free speech, India is not quite as tolerant of Harvard-educated economist Subramanian Swamy. Swamy has been charged with "spreading enmity" between India's Hindus and Muslims.
Faust Talks to Congressional Leaders About Spending
As part of her two-day visit to Capitol Hill, University President Drew G. Faust met Tuesday with four Democratic members of the Congressional deficit-reduction “supercommittee” in the hopes that the committee will think twice before slashing funding for student aid and science research as it looks to trim $1.5 trillion from the national debt.
Warren Campaign Makes Gains on Brown
Elizabeth Warren’s Senate campaign scored two big victories this week with the release of poll numbers that show her in a dead heat with Republican Senator Scott Brown and a high-profile endorsement.
In Debate, Warren Stays On Message, But Isn't Clear Victor
Harvard Law School Professor Elizabeth Warren emerged unscathed—but not the clear victor—in the first real test of her fledgling Senate campaign at a debate Tuesday night at UMass Lowell.
Lebanon's Central Bank
Raed H. Charafeddine, First Vice-Governor of the Banque du Liban, Lebanon’s Central Bank, appeared at the Kennedy School's Bell Hall on Thursday to discuss the impact of the Arab Spring on worldwide economics.
Former Indian President Urges Connectivity
Former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam spoke last night about his plan for empowering people living in rural areas of the world.
Mitt Romney: Harvard Hater?
Don't expect Republican presidential candidate W. Mitt Romney to be dropping the H-bomb anytime soon.
Harvard Student Group Hosts Vigil for Troy Davis
Forty Harvard students gathered at 12:03 p.m. and again at 1:03 p.m. to join together in a moment of silence for Davis.
IOP Talks Campaign Finance
Former directors of the Harvard Institute of Politics admonished today’s campaign finance system for setting a divisive tone in politics at a panel discussion Friday.
Elizabeth Warren Kicks Off Campaign in South Boston
Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Warren launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning in South Boston.
Students Protest Oil Pipeline
Hoping to highlight opposition to a proposed oil pipeline running from Canada to the Gulf Coast, protesters gathered outside of Kirkland House Tuesday afternoon before the arrival of Jim Messina, President Obama’s campaign manager.
Today in Photos (09/14/11)
Photographs from the September 14, 2011, edition of The Harvard Crimson.
Elizabeth Warren To Announce Senate Run
Harvard Law school Professor Elizabeth Warren will announce her candidacy for senator of Massachusetts Wednesday.