Harvard Kennedy School
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III Says The Democratic Party Must Reconnect With Voters at IOP Forum
Former U.S. Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.) slammed the Democratic Party for being out of touch with voters at an Institute of Politics forum on Thursday night, saying liberals’ defense of “the status quo” alienated Americans in the 2024 elections.
Harvard Faculty Say Shutdown Could Erode Trust in Government
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are in a healthcare standoff, disputing over whether the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies should last into 2026. Experts said the loss of services that result from the shutdown will have an impact on American’s daily lives.
Former Singapore Foreign Minister Urges Power Sharing Among Asian Countries at IOP
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore George Yeo said his country and other Asian countries have a duty to share regional power at an Institute of Politics Forum on Wednesday night.
Construction Underway for Economics Department’s Pritzker Hall
Professors in the department said they hope the new space, which is expected to open in December 2027, will provide a much needed upgrade and allow more collaboration between students and professors.
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir Urges Climate Communicators to Choose their Words Carefully at IOP
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir said he intentionally avoided using the word “climate” when covering the 2025 California wildfires at an Institutes of Politics discussion to keep the attention of audiences skeptical of climate change.
Before Pete Hegseth Joined Trump’s War on DEI, He Advocated for Educational Equity as a Harvard Student
In his first nine months as Secretary of War, Pete B. Hegseth has railed against “woke garbage” and diversity programs. But in 2013, as a Harvard Kennedy School master’s student, Hegseth advocated for the creation of a public high school in Minnesota that would “emphasize equity” and prioritize a “diverse student body.”
‘Happening All Across the Board’: Activists Condemn Global Uptick in Anti-LGBTQ Prejudice at IOP Forum
Activists leading grassroots organizations in Russia, Pakistan, Panama, and Nigeria warned of a rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people and the rollback of legislation supporting LGBTQ rights around the world at an Institute of Politics forum on Tuesday night.
AI-Exposed Workers See Earnings Gains After Retraining, Harvard Study Finds
Workers in occupations most exposed to artificial intelligence can earn substantially more after retraining, according to a new working paper co-authored by Harvard Kennedy School Ph.D. candidate Karen Ni.
Conservative Pundit Scott Jennings Says Trump Was Right To Cut Harvard’s Federal Funding
Conservative commentator and CNN regular Scott Jennings said President Donald Trump was justified in slashing federal funding to Harvard because of antisemitism at the University during an Institute of Politics event on Thursday night.
Jon Favreau Slams Democrats at IOP For Ineffective Messaging During Trump Admin
Former Obama speechwriter Jon E. Favreau slammed Democratic politicians for ineffective outreach to voters and a lack of authenticity during the second Trump administration at an Institute of Politics Forum on Thursday night.
Tiu Elected President of Kennedy School Student Government
Jerwin A. Tiu, a second-year Master in Public Policy student, will serve as the next president of the Kennedy School Student Government, the elections committee announced on Wednesday evening.
Former Senator Phil Gramm Slams Trump’s Economic Policy At HKS Talk
Former United States Senator Phil Gramm condemned the Trump administration’s economic policy and efforts to take equity stakes in private companies at a Harvard Kennedy School talk on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Vice President Mike Pence Cheers a Potential Deal Between Trump and Harvard at IOP Forum
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence voiced support for Harvard researchers caught up in the White House’s antisemitism investigations at a Tuesday talk, saying he hoped Harvard could reach “substantive and principled agreement” with the Trump administration.
Harvard Impact Labs Fund $25,000 Grants for Faculty Public Service
Eight University professors received $25,000 grants as part of their inaugural Harvard Impact Labs fellowships to launch social science projects in collaboration with public and private sector leaders.
John Bolton Defends Memoir Amid Potential Trump Espionage Charges at Harvard Forum
Former Trump national security advisor John R. Bolton denied accusations that he had illegally published classified information in 2020 his memoir on working in the Trump administration to a crowd of hundreds at Harvard Kennedy School.
