Politics
Bacow, Harvard Faculty Sign Letter Opposing Suggested EPA Rule
University President Lawrence S. Bacow and several Harvard professors spoke out this week against an Environmental Protection Agency rule that proposes making scientific data public, co-signing a public letter that asserts the rule would sow “confusion and chaos.”
During First Washington Trip as President, Bacow Pledges to Champion Higher Education
University President Lawrence S. Bacow spoke to lawmakers and Harvard affiliates on both sides of the political aisle during his first trip to Washington as Harvard’s president last week.
Kasich Urges HKS Grads to Embody Religious Values at Class Day
Amid rumors that Kasich may challenge President Donald Trump for the presidency in 2020, Kasich’s speech notably steered clear of politics or public policy.
Senator Flake Speaks at Law School Class Day
Republican senator Jeff Flake took the stage at Harvard amid speculation that he is mulling a 2020 presidential run.
Breaking With 'Tradition,' Harvard Faculty Avoid Trump Administration
The distaste is mutual. Harvard faculty don’t want to work for Trump—and the administration likely doesn’t want to elevate academic elites.
Gina M. Raimondo ’93 Recalls Harvard as Formative
Raimondo, a Democrat and the first female governor of the Ocean State, fondly remembers her time at Harvard.
'Political Feeling': Harvard and the 1992 Election
For many students at the time, 1992 was the first election in memory in which a Democrat had a real shot at the White House.
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Harvard faculty members have historically traveled to Washington D.C. to work in presidential administrations.
Government, History Professors Weigh In On Leaving Iran Deal
Several Harvard social science professors criticized President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
'Intellectual Powerhouse': Yascha Mounk Examines the Future of Democracy
In the wake of the 2016 election, as concerns about populism gained greater traction, scholars began to take Mounk’s ideas more seriously.
Harvard Spent $610k Lobbying Congress in 2017
The uptick in lobbying fees came during a year in which Harvard—and higher education more broadly—faced a number of legislative challenges.
Faust Says Bacow Will 'Focus' on PROSPER Act, Though Bill Remains Stalled
Faust said she thinks President-elect Bacow—who will take office in June 2018—will keep a watchful eye on the PROSPER Act.
Michael Brown’s Mother Declares Interest In Running For Ferguson City Council
Lezley McSpadden said that a run for office would constitute part of her broader advocacy efforts after the 2014 shooting of her son.
