The ‘Eyes and Ears’ Behind Harvard’s State Lobbying

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts is Harvard’s voice in the statehouse — and it’s using the University’s clashes in Washington to make the case for favorable policies closer to home.

Harvard Lobbying Dues Payments

As Trump Dismantles the Education Department, What’s Next for Its Investigations Into Harvard?

Harvard has found itself up against the Education Department many times in the past. But as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the department, Harvard may now find itself answering to multiple federal agencies.

State Commission on Combating Antisemitism Praises Harvard’s Anti-Discrimination Policies in Draft Report

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism condemned federal attacks on universities over antisemitism allegations, repeatedly praising Harvard for its anti-discrimination policies.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Urges Harvard to Cut Ties With Summers After Epstein Emails Surface

Sen. Elizabeth A. Warren (D-Mass.) urged Harvard to cut ties with former University President Lawrence Summers after newly released emails revealed years of personal correspondence between Summers and Jeffrey Epstein, CNN reported Monday.

MWRA Tables Vote to Allow Sewage Overflows Into the Charles River

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has tabled a vote adopting a recommendation that would allow for the continuation of sewage overflows in the Alewife Brook.

Senate Hopeful Moulton Said Decision To Return Donations From AIPAC Unrelated to Lack of Endorsement

Representative Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) said that his decision to return donations from a pro-Israel lobbying group had nothing to do with the group’s refusal to endorse his Senate bid in a Tuesday interview with The Crimson.

Harvard’s Funds Are Back. Can Its Scientists Trust the Government Again?

With funding at a constant risk of revocation, Harvard is not out of the clear — and researchers are still fighting for their futures.

Rep. Seth Moulton, Visiting Harvard, Slams Democratic Leadership for Ending Shutdown Stalemate

Rep. Seth W. Moulton ’01 (D-Mass.) rebuked his party for bowing to Republicans in the ongoing fight to reopen the federal government, accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck E. Schumer ’71 (D-NY) of ineffective leadership.

Rep. Pressley Bolsters Israel-Palestine Peace Movement, Criticizes Trump’s SNAP Cuts at Harvard Square Event

Rep. Ayanna S. Pressley (D-Mass.) took aim at the Trump administration’s cuts to social services and support for Israel’s war in Gaza in a speech to an audience of more than 300 at the First Parish Church on Sunday.