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"When I first heard the news that Harvard wouldn't be able to enroll international students, I felt confused and a little bit nervous," explains Archon Fung when reflecting on his reaction to the news Learn more here ⤵️ wcvb.com/article/harvar…

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On the latest episode of Native Bidaskè, Megan Minoka Hill and Norbert Hill discuss their new book that highlights a critical problem that Indigenous communities face: blood quantum Learn more here ⤵️ nativenewsonline.net/currents/next-…

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Blood Quantum — a measurement that has been used to determine tribal leadership — is being used to weaponize identity against Native people, argue Megan Minoka Hill and Norbert Hill. They discuss the problematic nature of this concept on a recent podcast. nativenewsonline.net/currents/next-…

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In their most recent article, the Crowd Counting Consortium team discusses the latest wave of protest activity across the country, emphasizing that not only have the movements been larger, but they've also been more peaceful Learn more here ⤵️ wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/americ…

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"Overall, 2017’s numbers pale in comparison to the scale and scope of mobilization in 2025 — a fact often unnoticed in the public discourse about the response to Trump’s actions," write the Crowd Counting Consortium in a recent article Learn more here ⤵️ wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/americ…

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"We have the federal courts to thank for keeping our election system free, fair, and secure this cycle. I believe that almost all federal judges consistently do the right thing according to fact and law, regardless of their politics," says Stephen Richer ncnewsline.com/2025/05/25/in-…

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"Overall, in over 99.5 percent of protests in April and May, we recorded no injuries, arrests or property damage — an unprecedentedly tiny fraction for a movement of this size and geographic dispersion," write the Crowd Counting Consortium Learn more ⤵️ wagingnonviolence.org/2025/06/americ…

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In a recent article, a report by the Allen Lab assessed the risks posed by DOGE's access to Americans' data, noting that sensitive data could be manipulated and shared without authorization, or used to deny access to public services. Learn more here ⤵️ bostonglobe.com/2025/06/15/opi…

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In a recent article, Stephen Richer examines the administration's June 4 executive order attempting to restrict the entry of foreign nationals to Harvard. Learn more here ⤵️ contrarian.substack.com/p/the-trump-ve…

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In a new policy brief, Melina Geser-Stark investigates the gains Donald Trump made among young voters in the 2024 election, arguing the shift reflects young people's disillusionment with a political system they perceive as disconnected from their lives. ash.harvard.edu/resources/1817…

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In a recent article, Bruce Schneier parses out the '4 S's' — the advantages AI technology has over humans in speed, scale, scope, and sophistication — proposing AI's impact will be felt most strongly when human systems face challenges in these areas. theconversation.com/will-ai-take-y…

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In a recent article, Stephen Richer explores the administration's arguments for their executive order attempting to bar international students from attending Harvard. Learn more here ⤵️ cato.org/blog/why-harva…

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“Tech oligarchs … can leverage their resources to wield and affect great transformations. … What we need to do is to articulate a vision for the future we want, then pursue a democratic way of seeing that vision through," explains Danielle Allen. hks.harvard.edu/faculty-resear…

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Caren Yap, MPP 25, reflects on her time at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she challenged institutional norms, built bridges between regions, and emerged more resolved than ever to serve and uplift her community of Las Vegas. ash.harvard.edu/articles/going…

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In a recent article, Bruce Schneier discusses the importance of maintaining data integrity as large amounts of data are used to train and operate AI systems, suggesting more research is required to ensure integrity in the new AI landscape. computer.org/csdl/magazine/…

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Erica Chenoweth breaks down why nonviolent action is essential to constructing successful and enduring protest movements on a recent episode of Pod Save America. Learn more here ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=x4syl-…

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Jane Mansbridge examines current challenges to democracy, suggesting democratic practice should integrate new forms of deliberation to guarantee its future. Learn more here ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=DVA8hA…

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"If [the] goal is a policy program that supports the most vulnerable people in society, this approach makes no sense whatsoever," notes Ami Fields-Meyer. npr.org/2025/06/24/nx-…

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In a recent segment on CNN, former USAID administrator Samantha Power responds to the Trump administration’s significant reduction of USAID programming. Learn more here ⤵️ cnn.com/2025/07/01/pol…

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Former Treasury secretary Larry Summers analyzes Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” and what it means for America’s fiscal position. Read more here ⤵️ nytimes.com/2025/07/02/opi…