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Throughout his career, Senator Ted Kennedy championed the cause of quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans. In honor of the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, we were joined by David Bowen, Senator Kennedy’s former Health Staff Director, for an

Throughout his career, Senator Ted Kennedy championed the cause of quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans.

In honor of the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, we were joined by David Bowen, Senator Kennedy’s former Health Staff Director, for an
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Today for #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. A Republican from Maine, Smith was passionate about not only women’s rights, but also foreign policy and national

Today for #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to serve in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. A Republican from Maine, Smith was passionate about not only women’s rights, but also foreign policy and national
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Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the longest serving female senator on January 3rd, 2011 and later became the longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress. She began her career in public service as a trained social worker and made her way from the House of

Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the longest serving female senator on January 3rd, 2011 and later became the longest serving woman in the history of the U.S. Congress.

She began her career in public service as a trained social worker and made her way from the House of
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Ten years ago today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute formally dedicated its building and replica Senate Chamber in a historic ceremony with friends, family, and former colleagues of Senator Ted Kennedy. Since that day, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of students and

Ten years ago today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute formally dedicated its building and replica Senate Chamber in a historic ceremony with friends, family, and former colleagues of Senator Ted Kennedy.

Since that day, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of students and
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#EMK is irreplaceable & missed more as time goes by. Thank you to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate for teaching future generations the importance of a government that respects our citizen's rights & abides by the Constitution.

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On this day in 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed, bringing an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland. In 2023, the Kennedy Institute joined with the Consulate General of Ireland, Boston; the British Consulate-General, Boston; and the Northern Ireland Bureau to

On this day in 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed, bringing an end to decades of conflict in Northern Ireland.

In 2023, the Kennedy Institute joined with the Consulate General of Ireland, Boston; the British Consulate-General, Boston; and the Northern Ireland Bureau to
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Happy #EarthDay! Beginning in the 1960s, Senator Ted Kennedy worked to secure expansions to the Cape Cod National Seashore, urging his colleagues to preserve the space for public use. He went on to successfully collect millions in funding for the cleanup of the Boston Harbor, as

Happy #EarthDay! Beginning in the 1960s, Senator Ted Kennedy worked to secure expansions to the Cape Cod National Seashore, urging his colleagues to preserve the space for public use.

He went on to successfully collect millions in funding for the cleanup of the Boston Harbor, as
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Join us on Monday, May 12th at 6 PM ET for an event on bridging generations in a divided world focused on lessons from the Irish Peace Process for today’s youth as they develop into tomorrow’s community leaders. Featuring Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern

Join us on Monday, May 12th at 6 PM ET for an event on bridging generations in a divided world focused on lessons from the Irish Peace Process for today’s youth as they develop into tomorrow’s community leaders.

Featuring Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern
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James Abourezk became the first Arab-American member of the U.S. Senate in 1973 after serving in the House from 1971-1973. Representing South Dakota, Abourezk’s experiences as a child of two Lebanese immigrants influenced his legislative work. He was a strong advocate for

James Abourezk became the first Arab-American member of the U.S. Senate in 1973 after serving in the House from 1971-1973. Representing South Dakota, Abourezk’s experiences as a child of two Lebanese immigrants influenced his legislative work. He was a strong advocate for
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The Kennedy Institute’s “On the Point” Spring 2025 newsletter is here! Read up on our latest Democracy programs, civic education offerings, upcoming open houses, and our full 2024 Annual Report. Read here: mailchi.mp/emkinstitute/o…

The Kennedy Institute’s “On the Point” Spring 2025 newsletter is here! Read up on our latest Democracy programs, civic education offerings, upcoming open houses, and our full 2024 Annual Report.

Read here: mailchi.mp/emkinstitute/o…
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We are pleased to invite rising high school sophomores in the Greater Boston area to apply to be a 2025 Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholar! The Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars program is an immersive summer experience exploring the three branches of government. This free, week-long

We are pleased to invite rising high school sophomores in the Greater Boston area to apply to be a 2025 Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholar! The Kennedy-Breyer Civic Scholars program is an immersive summer experience exploring the three branches of government. This free, week-long
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There’s still time to register! Join us on Monday, May 12th for a discussion with Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, on lessons from the Irish Peace Process before youth leaders from Boston and Belfast share their work empowering the next

There’s still time to register! Join us on Monday, May 12th for a discussion with Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, on lessons from the Irish Peace Process before youth leaders from Boston and Belfast share their work empowering the next
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Tonight! Join us for a discussion on lessons from the Irish Peace Process for today’s youth, with Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, as well as youth leaders from Boston to Belfast. Doors open at 5:30 PM ET and the program begins at 6:00 PM ET.

Tonight! Join us for a discussion on lessons from the Irish Peace Process for today’s youth, with Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, as well as youth leaders from Boston to Belfast. Doors open at 5:30 PM ET and the program begins at 6:00 PM ET.
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How do we bridge generations in a divided world? What lessons can today’s youth take from the Irish Peace Process? Rep. Joe Kennedy III, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, and Boston College Prof. Mary C. Murphy explored that question at the Institute. They were joined by

How do we bridge generations in a divided world? What lessons can today’s youth take from the Irish Peace Process? Rep. <a href="/joekennedy/">Joe Kennedy III</a>, former US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, and Boston College Prof. <a href="/MaryCMurphy/">Mary C. Murphy</a> explored that question at the Institute. They were joined by
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Reflecting on this week with nothing but gratitude and feeling proud - highlighting the work of NI Youth Forum 🇺🇸🇮🇪

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It's #AAPIHeritageMonth! Senator Andy Kim became one of New Jersey’s newest Senators in 2024. The son of two immigrant parents, Senator Kim is the first Korean-American to serve in the U.S. Senate, and also New Jersey’s first Asian American senator. Previously, Senator Kim

It's #AAPIHeritageMonth! Senator Andy Kim became one of New Jersey’s newest Senators in 2024. The son of two immigrant parents, Senator Kim is the first Korean-American to serve in the U.S. Senate, and also New Jersey’s first Asian American senator.

Previously, Senator Kim
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We were so honored to host the Massachusetts State Finals for the National Civics Bee last night! Congratulations to our first place winner, Phoebe, who will go on to represent Massachusetts at the National Civics Bee in DC in November! We also want to extend a congratulations to

We were so honored to host the Massachusetts State Finals for the National Civics Bee last night! Congratulations to our first place winner, Phoebe, who will go on to represent Massachusetts at the National Civics Bee in DC in November! We also want to extend a congratulations to
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We have a special version of #TheSenateProject series on June 2 between U.S. Senator John Fetterman and Senator Dave McCormick. Moderated by FOX News’ Shannon Bream, the conversation will stream live at 8:45 a.m. on FOX and at emkinstitute.org and be replayed at 6 p.m. on FOX. The Senate

We have a special version of #TheSenateProject series on June 2 between <a href="/SenFettermanPA/">U.S. Senator John Fetterman</a> and <a href="/SenMcCormickPA/">Senator Dave McCormick</a>. Moderated by FOX News’ <a href="/ShannonBream/">Shannon Bream</a>, the conversation will stream live at 8:45 a.m. on FOX and at emkinstitute.org and be replayed at 6 p.m. on FOX.

The Senate
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The 6th installment of #TheSenateProject series with U.S. Senator John Fetterman and Senator Dave McCormick, moderated by FOX News’ Shannon Bream, will stream live on Monday, June 2 at 9:00 am at emkinstitute.org. The Senate Project brings current US Senators before a national audience to

The 6th installment of #TheSenateProject series with <a href="/SenFettermanPA/">U.S. Senator John Fetterman</a> and <a href="/SenMcCormickPA/">Senator Dave McCormick</a>, moderated by FOX News’ <a href="/ShannonBream/">Shannon Bream</a>, will stream live on Monday, June 2 at 9:00 am at emkinstitute.org.

The Senate Project brings current US Senators before a national audience to