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Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88

The New York Times | 5.8.2025

The Billionaire Hotel Scion at the Center of the Fight Over Harvard

The Wall Street Journal | 5.6.2025

Congress Grills College Presidents With an Old Script and New Threats

The New York Times | 5.7.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: U.S. Representative Blasts Harvard’s Discipline and Playing Offense

Trump Finally Drops the Anti-Semitism Pretext

The Atlantic | 5.6.2025

Why I Debated Curtis Yarvin at Harvard

The Wall Street Journal | 5.6.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Danielle Allen Debates Far-Right Blogger Curtis Yarvin

10-Minute Challenge: ‘The Starry Night’ by van Gogh

The New York Times | 5.4.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: The Power of Patience

The flagging economy is hurting the housing market

The Washington Post | 5.5.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Home Unaffordable Home

Proof Trump Has No Idea How the Trade Deficit Works

The New York Times | 5.3.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Immigrant Workers— America’s Engine?

Harvard Is an Imperfect Vehicle for Fighting Trump. It Doesn’t Matter.

The New York Times | 4.27.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Sues Over Funding Freeze

Harvard Promises Changes After Reports on Antisemitism and Islamophobia

The New York Times | 4.29.2025

Read more on this topic in Harvard Magazine's article: Harvard Releases Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Task Force Reports