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Grad Student Union Hosts Anti-Islamophobia Teach-In
A sub-group of Harvard’s Graduate Student Union-United Auto Workers, held a teach-in on Islamophobia Thursday evening that looked to educate members about “the history of Islamophobia in the U.S. and current issues facing Muslim communities."
Fake News Research Guide Draws Ire from Conservatives
Right-wing news outlets are lambasting the Harvard Library’s online research guide “Fake News, Misinformation, and Propaganda” for linking to a site that they argue mislabels conservative news and research sources as illegitimate.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Challenges Cambridge's 'Sanctuary City' Status
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency listed Cambridge an “uncooperative jurisdiction” for refusing to comply with federal requests to detain individuals for possible deportation.
Professors, University Decry 'Devastating' Trump Budget Proposal
A University spokesperson harshly condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 budget as “devastating” and “unprecedented” Monday.
Study Finds Lower Depression Rates Among DACA Eligible Individuals
Harvard researchers found lower rates of depression among undocumented immigrants eligible for the federal administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.
Becoming Jared Kushner
Although it is difficult to determine the structure of private corporations like Kushner Companies, mortgage documents obtained by The Crimson indicate that Jared Kushner was vice president of 10 corporations as an undergrad, each of which operated as a part of Kushner Companies.
DARPA Director Promotes Defense Technological Capabilities
Acting Director of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Steven H. Walker said the agency's adjustment to the Trump administration is "going great."
Travel Ban Rally
Members of the Anti-Islamophobia Network rally against President Trump’s recent travel ban executive orders Tuesday night at the Harvard T Station.
Harvard Affiliates Protest Revised Immigration Ban
As Harvard administrators work to respond to Trump’s revised immigration order, hundreds of Harvard affiliates and local residents rallied against the order.
Faust Met with Paul Ryan, Other Legislators on D.C. Trip
University President Drew G. Faust met with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other members of Congress on a trip to Washington, D.C. last week.
City Councillors Vote to Support Blocking Immigration Enforcement Training
Cambridge City Councillors voted unanimously Monday night to support the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts’ calls for the state to withdraw from a federal customs enforcement training program.
Dunster Faculty Deans to Step Down in June
Roger B. Porter and Ann R. Porter announced on Monday that they will leave Dunster House in June after 16 years as its Faculty Deans.
Shane Bauer of Mother Jones Awarded Goldsmith Prize
Shane Bauer—a reporter for Mother Jones who worked at a private prison for four months and chronicled his experiences and the prison’s mismanagement—won the $25,000 top prize.
Leading Political Activists Encourage Anti-Trump 'Resistance'
Founders of five different major political activism organizations encouraged individuals to mobilize against the Trump administration’s policies.
Working Group Will Formulate Recommendations for Undocumented Students
The working group consists of administrators from other parts of the College—such as the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid—to support both current and prospective undocumented students.
