Politics
Repercussions of the Revolution
Kirk J. Beattie, Professor at Simmons College, discusses the state of affairs in Egypt at the Center of Middle Eastern Studies yesterday.
Richardson Backs Libyan Intervention
Despite expressing some concerns with United States policy in Libya, former Democratic Governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson affirmed his support for the intervention at a “Pizza and Politics” event last night in Kirkland House.
Adrian Fenty on Education
Adrian Fenty, former mayor of the District of Columbia, speaks at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government about his administration’s work on education reform during his tenure.
Chomsky, Joya Discuss Afghan-US Policy
During a packed event at Memorial Church, Malalai Joya, a celebrated Afghani activist, said unequivocally that the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan has harmed the lives of most Afghanis far more than it has helped.
Skocpol Discusses Obama’s Start
The American political climate has undergone substantial changes since President Obama took office, Government Professor Theda R. Skocpol said in her Alexis de Tocqueville Lecture on American Politics last Friday.
Activist Granted Travel Visa
Malalai Joya, an acclaimed Afghani activist, was granted a travel visa yesterday after her application was initially denied.
Panel Examines Military Occupation
The Harvard College Progressive Jewish Alliance and J Street U Harvard—an on-campus political group pushing for peace and security in Israel—hosted a panel yesterday featuring four American and Israeli soldiers in a discussion of military occupation and its impact.
Justice With Peace
Nancy Murray rallys activists in Harvard Square yesterday, chanting "Let Malalai Joya Speak!"
Rep. Barney Frank To Speak at Pfoho Tonight
Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank '61 will discuss ethics and human rights among other topics at Pforzheimer House tonight at 7:15 p.m.
Female Afghani Activist Denied Visa to Visit US
Malalai Joya, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament and a celebrated women's rights activist, was denied a travel visa to the United States Wednesday and will be unable to make her scheduled appearance at Harvard on March 25th.
Panel Remembers Reagan's Legacy Fondly
Those who had been closest to President Reagan glowingly praised his pragmatic political outlook and persistent sense of humor at the Institute of Politics last night where a panel gathered to celebrate President Reagan’s legacy in the year that would have been his 100th birthday.
