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Massachusetts State House Sign
Federal State Relations

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.

Elizabeth Warren MassDems Watch Party 2022
Breaking News

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.

Alewife Brook Sewage Sign
City Politics

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.

Seth Moulton Speaking
Politics

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.

Seth Moulton Speaking
College

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.

The United States Capitol during the Government Shutdown
Scrutiny

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.

Ayanna Pressley at MassDems Watch Party
Politics

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.

Harvard Academic Workers Union Leaders Deliver a Petition
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Harvard Academic Workers Union Leaders Deliver a Petition

Harvard Academic Workers Union Leaders Deliver a Petition
Central Administration

1,300 Harvard Academic Workers Sign Petition Demanding Union Contract

Nearly 1,300 non-tenure-track faculty signed onto a petition and delivered it to Harvard’s top brass at Massachusetts Hall on Thursday, demanding a union contract “as soon as possible."

Harvard Academic Workers March through Harvard Yard
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Harvard Academic Workers March through Harvard Yard

Michelle Wu '07 Speaks at No Kings Protest
Federal State Relations

Votes Roll In for Michelle Wu After Polls Close in Boston’s Uncontested Mayoral Race

Michelle Wu ’07 is poised to cruise to reelection on Tuesday to serve a second term as mayor of Boston, after a first term marked by national attention and opposition to the Trump administration.

Ayanna Pressley
Cambridge City Council

Rep. Pressley Endorses Six Incumbents Running for City Council as Race Heats Up

Representative Ayanna S. Pressley (D-Mass.) endorsed six candidates for Cambridge City Council on Tuesday, just one week before the Nov. 4 elections that will decide the most crowded race for local office in modern history.

The Capitol Building
City Politics

Harvard’s Congressional Districts Hit Hard By Federal Funding Shutdown

Harvard’s congressional districts have seen the largest funding cuts in Massachusetts as the federal government enters the twenty-seventh day of the shutdown.

Congressman Seth W. Moulton '01 on stage at No Kings protest in Boston Commons
Politics

Moulton to Return Donations from Pro-Israel PAC As Senate Race Approaches

Representative Seth W. Moulton ‘01 (D-Mass.) pledged last week to return all donations he has received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and refused to accept future campaign funding from the organization.

City Hall
Cambridge

Cambridge Urges Massachusetts to Lift Solar Energy Caps

The City of Cambridge is pushing Massachusetts lawmakers to lift state caps on net metering, arguing that the limits are stalling the city from expanding solar energy initiatives.

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