Portrait of a Presidency: Pete Souzas Photography of the Obama Years Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2017-09-20 | Pete Souza, Former Chief Official White House Photographer for U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack ObamaAnn Marie Lipinski, NF '90 (Moderator), Curator, Nieman Foundation for Journalism, Harvard University
Policy Making in the Modern Era Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-18 | Join us for a conversation focused on policy making, the constraints of social media and partisanship, and opportunities for change going forward. Featuring:*Neera Tanden, Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Domestic Policy Advisor to the President.*Jason Furman (moderator), Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
A Conversation with Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona (2015-2023) Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-17 | Arizona sits at the forefront of national issues such as immigration and plays a critical role as a crucial swing state in the upcoming presidential election. Former two-term Republican Governor of Arizona Doug Ducey will offer his perspective on these issues, as well as the role a Governor plays in economic development and promoting civics in education across America.
The Presidential Inbox: Global Priorities Awaiting the Next U.S. President Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-16 | Join us for a discussion featuring Wendy Sherman, former Deputy Secretary of State, and Joint Fellow with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and the Center for Public Leadership. Moderated by Meghan O'Sullivan, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs Co-sponsors: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Center for Public Leadership
A Conversation with Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City (2014-2021) Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-11 | Mayor Bill de Blasio joins us for a conversation focused on the 2024 presidential election; current events in New York City; and lessons learned from eight years leading America's largest city. This discussion will be moderated by Emmy-award winning journalist and longtime Executive Producer of "Meet the Press," Betsy Fischer Martin.
The Fight for LGBTQI+ Human Rights Throughout the World Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-10 | Join us for a groundbreaking event featuring Oscar-nominated filmmaker David France (Welcome to Chechnya, How to Survive a Plague) and Kimahli Powell, former CEO of Rainbow Railroad who has led efforts to rescue LGBTQI+ individuals from regions like Chechnya, Egypt, and Afghanistan. They will be joined by Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, the pioneering Ugandan LGBTQI+ activist who has fought homophobia in her country for over two decades under constant threat, and Saro Imran, a transgender activist from Pakistan who, after surviving a brutal mob attack, is now dedicated to advancing trans rights in Pakistan. This discussion will be moderated by Timothy Patrick McCarthy, Faculty Chair of the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program at the Carr Center. Co-sponsored by The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy's Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program.
2024 Albert H. Gordon Lecture: Lessons from Sun Tzu for the New Era of Monetary Policy Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-09 | Kristin Forbes, the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Professor of Management and Global Economics at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, will discuss how monetary policy has changed dramatically over the last quarter century, and what lessons we should learn, drawing from the insights of the Chinese philosopher and military strategist Sun Tzu. Prior to her joining MIT, Professor Forbes served as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee for the Bank of England. From 2003 to 2005, she was a member of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, and previously served as deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Treasury Department.
Race and Identity in the Presidential Election Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-04 | A panel of experts will take a deep dive into the role of race and identity in the presidential election. Featuring:Cornell William Brooks, Director of The William Monroe Trotter Collaborative for Social Justice and former CEO and President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA)Cheri Beasley, former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme CourtEugene Scott (moderator), Axios Live host and Fall 2024 IOP Resident FellowCo-sponsors: Center for Public Leadership; Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA)
Vice Presidential Debate: Discussion and Watch Party Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-10-02 | Axios Live host and Fall 2024 IOP Resident Fellow Eugene Scott will host a discussion with a rotating lineup of experts who will offer their insight into the current state of the race for the Presidency, and what to watch for in the Vice-Presidential debate.
A Conversation with Rt. Hon. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-28 | A wide-ranging discussion with Rt. Hon. KP Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, that will touch on the current state of governance and development in Nepal, the move from transitional justice to climate justice, and relationships with India, China, and the United States. This conversation will be moderated by Michael Puett, Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Anthropology and Director of the Asia Center at Harvard University, and Fatema Z. Sumar, Executive Director of the Harvard Center for International Development. Co-sponsored by The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, the Harvard Center for International Development, and The Asia Center at Harvard University.
Building a Digital Democracy Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-27 | Around the world, innovative developments in digital civic infrastructure are being created to advance the public good and build thriving democratic societies. Drawing from global, U.S., and municipal examples, panelists will explore how technology is being used to transform political institutions, civil society, and political culture to support more representative, transparent, responsive, and participatory democracy, and how these infrastructures can be designed to protect individual human rights and democratic systems. Featuring:*Audrey Tang, Former Minister of Digital Affairs, Taiwan*Megan Smith, Former Chief Technology Officer of the United States*Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation*Mathias Risse, Berthold Beitz Professor in Human Rights, Global Affairs and Philosophy and Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Co-sponsors: Carr Center for Human Rights Policy; Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation; Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University
Reimagining Democracy for Gen Z Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-25 | Young people across the country are getting involved with politics at all levels, and young women in particular are breaking barriers to engage in civic dialogue and address political polarization. From young trailblazers building a government from the ground up, to the TikTok revolution, we live in an era where young people have found diverse pathways to engage with issues they care about, build their own political identities and engage in political activism.Join young political activists, a sitting Senator, documentary filmmakers, and an historian of this political moment in a discussion about the state of youth civic engagement, the gender gap in politics, and the future of democratic participation in the next generation.This discussion will build on themes in the documentary film Girls State (Winner of 2 Emmy Awards), which will be shown at the Brattle Theater the following day. A political coming-of-age story and a stirring reimagination of what it means to govern, Girls State follows 500 adolescent girls from all across Missouri as they come together for a week-long immersion in a sophisticated democratic laboratory. Both the filmmakers and one of the subjects of the film will join the panel discussion in the Forum.Featuring:*Jill Lepore (Moderator), David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and Professor of Law at Harvard Law School*Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, Co-Directors of Girls State (2024) and Boys State (2020)*Olivia Julianna, Political activist, abortion rights advocate, and strategist from Texas*Senator Laphonza Butler, (D-CA) (joining virtually)*Tochi Ihekona, Student, Howard University Co-sponsors:*Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy*Women and Public Policy Program
People, Power, and the Polls: Organizing in an Election Year Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-24 | In this divisive election year, is it possible to mobilize people across differences around a common cause? How can people with competing perspectives and interests join into a shared movement that has an impact at the polls? Join us for a conversation with experts on organizing, democracy, and the power of the people. Featuring:· Marshall Ganz, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at Harvard Kennedy School, and author of the newly released "People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal"· Liz McKenna, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School· Andrew Manuel Crespo, Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law at Harvard Law School· Archon Fung (Moderator), Director of Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and Winthrop Laflin McCormack Professor of Citizenship and Self-Government Co-sponsors: The Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School
Surveillance Capitalism or Democracy? The Fight for the Soul of Our Information Civilization Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-21 | Join us for a conversation featuring Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and CEO of Rappler; Professor Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism; Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President for the European Commission's "A Europe fit for the digital age" and Commissioner for Competition; and Baroness Beeban Kidron, UK House of Lords, Leading global advocate for children's rights online and the Age Appropriate Design Code. Co-Sponsor: The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy School
A Half Century Voyage Beyond the Vietnam War Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-19 | As we approach the 50th year remembrance of the Vietnam War, join us for a special event featuring Academy Award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, and renowned Vietnamese American writer and war survivor Le Ly Hayslip. This event aims to uncover new facts about war history and foster dialogue across diverse communities. This discussion will be moderated by Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust, President Emerita Harvard University, and Arthur Kingsley Porter University Research Professor. Co-sponsors: Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia; Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation; Global Vietnam Wars Studies Initiative
Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-18 | Please join us for a special discussion with Daron Acemoglu, Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Stone Lecture is designed to bring greater awareness to wealth concentration and the broader problems of inequality. The discussion will be moderated by Dani Rodrik, Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at HKS. Co-Sponsors: Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and the Stone Program in Wealth Distribution, Inequality, and Social Policy
The State of Political Governance in Africa Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-17 | Join us for a conversation with former President of Tanzania, H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, and former Mozambique Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Luisa Diogo, on the state of political governance in Africa. This discussion will examine the growing political dissatisfaction across Africa giving rise to widespread public protests in many countries, and the ascendance of the military as an alternative to democratic governance. Moderated by Michael Sinclair, former Executive Director, and current Special Advisor to the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program. Co-sponsors: Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program and The Center for African Studies at Harvard University
Harvard Kennedy Schools Institute of Politics Live Stream Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-14 | Starting soon in the virtual JFK Jr. Forum —Join International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and The New York Times’ David Sanger for a discussion on nuclear safety, security, and governance. This Forum event is part of Managing the Atom's conference marking the anniversaries of Fukushima and Chernobyl. The conversation begins at 11:30am ET.
Debate Night Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-11 | Join us in the Forum for a special debate-night discussion and watch party. Award-winning journalist Eugene Scott will host a pre-debate discussion with a rotating lineup of expert guests, including former Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR), pollster and founder of Impact Research John Anzalone, IOP Director of Polling John Della Volpe, “Nikki Haley for President” Campaign Manager Betsy Ankney, and more!This event is a part of the Candid & Constructive Conversations Initiative (CCC).
Global Taipei: Bridging Tradition and Innovation Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-09-10 | Join us for a conversation with Taipei City Mayor, Wan-an Chiang! This discussion will be moderated by Anthony Saich, Director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia and Daewoo Professor of International Affairs. Co-sponsors: Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University and Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University
The Dedication of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum | September 19, 2003 Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-30 | Dedication of the John F. Kennedy Jr. ForumFriday, September 19, 2003Learn more at iop.harvard.edu/programs/john-f-kennedy-jr-forum
A Conversation with Ava DuVernay: Resistance, Storytelling, and Film Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-25 | Join us for a conversation between Oscar-nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Ava DuVernay and Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad.DuVernay’s latest film ‘Origin’ is a powerful adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s book ‘Caste’, taking a broad look at underlying systems of social hierarchies. It draws connections between race in the United States, the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany, and the system of caste in India. By translating these true stories to screen, ‘Origin’ fosters a crucial dialogue on the American understanding of race.At this event hosted by the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA) and the Institute of Politics, we will explore the relationship between film and advancing racial equity, asking: how is film an effective platform for shaping an informed and critical public narrative about race in the U.S.? And for the filmmakers attempting to do this, what barriers are standing in the way?
National Security in an Unstable World Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-25 | Secretary Ray Mabus, Former Secretary of the Navy and US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, will join us for a conversation focused on the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine, America's ongoing relationship with China, the future of the military at home and abroad, and a look ahead to the 2024 Presidential election. Co-moderated by Dana Helen Born, Co-Director, Center for Public Leadership, Brigadier General (US Airforce, Retired), and Ryan Tierney, Harvard College Senior.
Our Narratives: Spring 2024 Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-24 | Join us as eight Harvard undergrads deliver TEDx-style talks in the JFK Jr. Forum, sharing their stories of resilience, growth, identity, and public service. This semester we have eight students who come from very different backgrounds, speaking on topics ranging from redefining masculinity to pushing beyond the limitations of misrepresentation, from confronting economic inequality to using poetry as a weapon of advocacy.
Channeling Grief Into Activism Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-19 | Join us for a powerful discussion as Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, and Selwyn Jones, uncle of George Floyd, share their experiences and insights on transforming personal loss into impactful advocacy for social change. The conversation will be moderated by Sandra Susan Smith, Daniel & Florence Guggenheim Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy, and Faculty Chair of the Program on Criminal Justice Policy and Management. The event will begin with an introduction by Brad Bailey, filmmaker and Harvard GSE student.
Stranger At Home: Finding Policy Solutions to End the Mental Health Crisis in the US Armed Forces Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-18 | Join us for a timely conversation focused on the mental health crisis in the United States Military, and the concrete steps that can be taken to address it. The discussion will be centered around the documentary "Stranger At Home," currently airing nationally on PBS. The film follows the story of three veterans and their unified message of the urgent need for mental healthcare reform.This event features:*Jack Hammond, CEO, Home Base, Brigadier General (US Army, Retired) *Rosalind Atkins Green, Army veteran and Wounded Warriors Project representative *Dr. Jack Brooks, Women's Trauma Recovery Team at VA Boston*Dana Helen Born (Moderator), Lecturer in Public Policy, Faculty Chair, Senior Executive Fellows Program, and Faculty Advisor for the Black Family Graduate Fellowship, Brigadier General (US Air Force, Retired)*Beth Dolan (Moderator), Producer and Director of "Stranger At Home" documentary
Spring 2024 Harvard Youth Poll Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-18 | A national poll released this spring by the Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School indicates that among 18-to-29-year-olds nationwide, more than half of young Americans say they will definitely be voting in the Presidential election this Fall. But findings show that among those likely voters, levels of support varied significantly among different subgroups.The poll also finds:* Broad support for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war;* Economic concerns continue to be top of mind for young voters;* Confidence in public institutions continues to decline.Use the link below, or check out our website at IOP.Harvard.edu for further findings.https://iop.harvard.edu/youth-poll/47th-edition-spring-2024
Governing Across Ideological Lines Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-17 | Governor John Bel Edwards will discuss lessons learned from his tenure as Governor of Louisiana, a position he was the first Democrat to be reelected to since 1975. Bel Edwards, an Army Veteran and former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, is a Visiting Fellow with the Institute of Politics.This conversation will be moderated by Grisella Martinez, Former Director of Legislative Affairs for Vice President Kamala Harris and Spring 2024 IOP Resident Fellow.
A Conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders | 2024: Where Do We Go From Here? Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-13 | Join us for a conversation with Bernie Sanders, senior U.S. Senator from Vermont and former United States Democratic Presidential candidate. This conversation will be moderated by Alison King, award-winning journalist and Spring 2024 IOP Resident Fellow, with a special introduction by Bill de Blasio, former Mayor of New York City.
The 2024 Election, Trump, and the Future of American Democracy Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-11 | Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy will discuss the 2024 election, former President Trump’s role in it, and the future of American democracy. Drawing on 17 years of service in Congress that concluded with his Speakership of the House, McCarthy will share some of his experiences and insights about the state of American democracy today.This conversation will be moderated by Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government.Co-sponsored by Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Art Imitates Nation: A Conversation with Hank Willis Thomas Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-10 | The American national narrative relies on stories of overcoming a racial past — presenting a country continuously outwitting injustice. Integral to the successful adoption of this narrative is the hypervisible representation of Black people and culture in the public eye.Award-winning conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas experiments with representation and national narrative. His art shows that if aesthetic representation is necessary to craft a national narrative, it can disrupt one just as well. Thomas’ works — which span photography, sculpture, installation and textile — interrogate how art, systemic racism and the commodification of Black struggle became intertwined with American culture. Among his permanent installations is ‘The Embrace’, memorializing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston Commons.On April 8, join us for a conversation between Hank Willis Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Humanities and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.In the style of a fireside chat, this conversation will explore questions including: How does art shape and reflect narratives around race in the United States? How does power affect the way we express ourselves? And how might art contribute to a more just, equitable society?This conversation co-hosted by the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA).
World Order and Disorder: The United States, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-10 | Join us for a wide-ranging conversation featuring:*David Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent for the New York Times, and author of the forthcoming book "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West." *Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government *Karen Donfried, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs *Meghan O'Sullivan (Moderator) Director, Belfer Center for Science and International AffairsCo-sponsored by Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
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Gen Z in the Halls of Congress: A Conversation with Congressman Maxwell Frost Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-06 | The first member of Gen Z to serve in the House of Representatives, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL) will join us for a conversation focused on current events and the importance of youth involvement in politics and government. This conversation will be co-moderated by NPR Reporter (Washington Desk) Elena Moore, and Harvard College student Keren Elmore.
The 2024 Goldsmith Awards Ceremony Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-04 | The annual Goldsmith Awards, presented by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, honors public service journalism that has had an impact on United States public policy and the functioning of government. This year's event takes place on April 3, 2024, in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. We will honor six reporting teams (five finalists and one winner) that have done the best investigative reporting that has had an impact on U.S. public policy in the previous year. The winner is announced live during the ceremony. 2024 Goldsmith Career Award Winner Nina Totenberg will share her insights in a "fireside chat" with Shorenstein Director Nancy Gibbs, followed by a brief question-and-answer session with the audience. The ceremony will also honor the winners of this year's Goldsmith Book Prize and the inaugural recipient of a new Goldsmith special citation. Co-sponsored with the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy.
A Conversation with Congressman Joe Kennedy III: Kickoff to the IOP’s JFK Leadership Series Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-03 | It is time again once again for a new generation to step forward and lead. Differences are what make America special, and working collaboratively despite those differences is critical to the survival of our democracy. President Kennedy once said, "Let us not be blind to our differences – but let us also direct attention to our common interests and the means by which those differences can be resolved… our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future."The Institute of Politics' new John F. Kennedy Leadership Series will examine the lessons of President Kennedy’s words and actions in uniting the country and moving the nation forward during complex times. His achievements and successes illustrate essential leadership principles. The series will explore these principles with timely discussions and pertinent guests, and by taking deep dive into the President’s own words. We’ll explore how to successfully lead in today’s complicated political landscape.Join us as we kick off the new President John F. Kennedy Leadership Series with Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, Special Envoy to Northern Ireland and former Congressman (D-MA). We'll cover a range of timely domestic and international issues, as well as explore how President Kennedy’s leadership principles might be applied to contemporary issues today. This conversation will be co-moderated by Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, and Celia Rees, Harvard College Student.
2024 Edwin L. Godkin Lecture with Dame Louise Richardson Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-04-02 | After two decades of successful leadership at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Oxford, Louise Richardson returned to the U.S. last summer to become the President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Her reflections will illuminate the challenges her counterparts leading American universities today will certainly be facing. Before that, Richardson taught as a professor at Harvard. Her foundational analyses of terrorism in The Roots of Terrorism and What Terrorists Want, put America's alarm in the post-9/11 war on terrorism into a historical perspective—reminding us that terrorism did not begin with the attack on the World Trade Center. With insights that reflect her early life in Ireland during the troubles between Ireland and the U.K., she offered perspective on the phenomenon of terrorism from the inside out, as well as from her academic perch. Her insights about the necessity to understand the political origins of extremism, rather than simply beginning with military interventions first, offer a timely perspective on what’s currently occurring in the Middle East. This conversation will be moderated by Graham Allison, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government. Co-sponsored with The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
Young and Running for Office Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-28 | A conversation with a group of young people who are leading the charge to give a voice to their generation and tackle the numerous issues facing America and their respective communities.Join us to hear from: Joe Mitchell, Founder and President of Run Gen Z, and former State Representative (R-IA) David Hogg, Founder of Leaders We Deserve Anna Thomas, Candidate for State Representative (D-PA)Valerie McDonnell, State Representative (R-NH)Rachel Janfaza (moderator), Journalist and Founder of The Up and Up
Diversifying America’s Leaders: The Role of College Admissions Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-27 | Could highly selective private colleges increase the socioeconomic diversity of America's leaders by changing their admissions policies? Join us for a deep dive into legacy admissions, and the causal effects of admission at colleges across the United States.Featuring:Raj Chetty, William A. Ackman Professor of Economics and Director of Opportunity InsightsDavid Deming, Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy and Academic Dean at the Harvard Kennedy SchoolSusan Dynarski (Moderator) Patricia Albjerg Graham Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education
Objective Journalism in America: A Conversation with Marty Baron Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-22 | Join us for a discussion with Marty Baron, the former editor of The Boston Globe (2001-2012), former executive editor of The Washington Post (2012-2021), and subject of the film "Spotlight," winner of the 2015 Academy Award for Best Picture, as he discusses the importance of objective journalism in a democratic society and the role of media in a presidential election. This conversation will be moderated by Nancy Gibbs, the Lombard Director of the Shorenstein Center, and Edward R. Murrow Professor of the Practice of Press, Politics, and Public Policy.
A Conversation with Cassidy Hutchinson Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-20 | Please join us for a conversation with Cassidy Hutchinson, author and former White House Aide, who served as assistant to Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, during the Trump administration. During this conversation, she will reflect on her time in the White House, and discuss themes in her book 'Enough'.This conversation will be moderated by Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics, Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and former Mayor of Newton, MA from 2010-2018.
Leveling the Playing Field: Sports and Racial Equity in the United States Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-20 | In the United States, sports and patriotism go hand in hand. For decades, expressions of national pride have been common at sporting events — starting with national anthem renditions in 1918 and including military flyovers since 2001. Once considered a 'politically neutral' space, the sports industry is now a contested stage for American patriotism and dissent — as well as power struggles between white owners and managers, and the vast majority of players, who are of color. How are players and journalists using this stage to advance racial equity in the U.S. today? On March 19, the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA) and the Institute of Politics are hosting a panel discussion on racial justice in the sports arena. Join us to hear from: · Nneka Ogwumike, WNBA Player & President of the WNBA Players' Association· Rob Parker, Sports Journalist· Amber Goodwin, Founder of Community Justice and Community Justice Action Fund, and an Assistant District Attorney in Travis County, Texas· Ken Miles (moderator), Executive Director, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology This panel will explore questions such as: In what ways have players succeeded in challenging the national status quo by refusing industry norms? How much power do players really have, if advocating for a position means risking everything? And, what can be learned from sports about refusing everyday practices in American culture?
The Migrant Crisis: How Did We Get Here and Where Do We Go Next? Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-06 | Join us for a conversation that will offer some distinct perspectives on the ongoing migrant crisis, featuring two former elected officials—Mayor Bill de Blasio (Mayor of New York City, 2014-2021) and Congressman Jeff Denham (R-CA, 2013-2019)—who worked on this issue from different political parties, different branches of government, and opposite ends of the country.Our moderator will be Jacqueline Bhabha, Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
A Conversation with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-03-05 | Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) will join us along with Professor Richard Weissbourd, Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Kennedy School of Government, for a conversation about the values needed to sustain a healthy democratic society and political community, and the growing dangers of prioritizing individualism ahead of the common good. The discussion will also touch on some of the key issues of the day, including gun control, climate change, and the upcoming presidential election. This discussion will be moderated by Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics.
Global Challenges and a Divided Congress Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-28 | Join us for a conversation with recent members of Congress Joe Crowley (D-NY), Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Bob Dold (R-IL), and Jeff Denham (R-CA). We'll hear differing perspectives from two Democrats and two Republicans on some of the major issues facing our nation and world today, including former President Trump's current influence on the House of Representatives; aid to Israel and Ukraine; the death of Alexei Navalny; and a look ahead to the 2024 presidential election.This event is part of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Candid and Constructive Conversations initiative.
Race, Police, and the Media in America Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-28 | Join us for an examination of the infamous Charles Stuart murder case that rocked Boston and the nation in the early 1990s, and the repercussions that are still felt across numerous facets of society today. We will be joined by Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project; Adrian Walker, Associate Editor of the Boston Globe, and Boston Globe investigative reporter Elizabeth Koh and Assistant Managing Editor for Special Projects Brendan McCarthy, who will discuss the findings from their recent podcast "Murder in Boston." This conversation will be moderated by IOP Director Setti Warren.
The Art and Science of Happiness Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-27 | Join us for a conversation with Arthur Brooks, author of "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier," co-authored with Oprah Winfrey. Professor Brooks will discuss the dangers of social comparison, how negative emotions operate in our polarized environment, and strategies to emotionally self-manage amid personal, professional, and political stress. This discussion will be moderated by Tarek Masoud, the Ford Foundation Professor of Democracy and Governance at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
The State of Black America Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-23 | Join us for an important and wide-ranging conversation with leading scholars on multiple issues facing Black communities across the country.We will be joined by Cornell William Brooks, former President and CEO of the NAACP and Director of the William Monroe Trotter Collaborative for Social Justice; Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project; and Sandra Susan Smith, Faculty Director of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management and Director of the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy. Our moderator will be Setti Warren, Director of the Institute of Politics.
The Rematch for the White House Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-21 | With anticipation building for a likely rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, join us for an insightful conversation with former Congressman, 2024 Presidential candidate, and Harvard IOP Resident Fellow, Will Hurd, alongside Chief Correspondent at the Washington Post and Senior IOP Fellow, Dan Balz. Hurd and Balz will delve into the current landscape of the 2024 Presidential race, exploring possible developments and offering their seasoned perspectives on what lies ahead. This discussion will be moderated by award-winning journalist and Harvard IOP Resident Fellow Alison King.
The 2024 Presidential Election and the Road to 270 Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-15 | Steve Kornacki, Political Correspondent for NBC News, and data analyst for election nights on MSNBC, will join us to discuss this year's presidential election, and what the candidates must do to win the 270 electoral votes needed to be victorious. The discussion will be co-moderated by Emmy-winning journalist and former Executive Producer of "Meet the Press" Betsy Fischer Martin, along with Harvard College student Jack Silvers.
On the Frontline: Global Events and the Call to Public Service Institute of Politics Harvard Kennedy School 2024-02-13 | A wide-ranging conversation on global events with Leon Panetta, Former Director of the CIA, United States Secretary of Defense, and White House Chief of Staff; and Congressman and Navy intelligence officer Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). This conversation will be moderated by former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Karen Donfried.
