June 6, 2007

New University Academic Calendar Approved

Read the letter from Harvard University Interim President Derek Bok.

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Paul Ryan Warns Congress Is Losing Power—and Blames Both Parties

At Harvard Kennedy School, the former House speaker reflected on executive overreach, DEI, and “wokeism.”

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