Commentary

In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.

Is the Constitution Broken?

Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.

by Lydialyle Gibson

The Harvard’s Women’s Center and what it does

The Undergraduate writes about the Harvard Women’s Center.

by Julie Chung

Harvard President Bacow on Nobel Prizes

President Bacow on Nobel honorands and curiosity-driven research

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Letters from our readers

Gun violence, drug laws, climate change and more

Harvard budget surpluses and academic aims

On the University’s fiscal position and academic aspirations

Finding beauty in the complexities of applied science

The Undergraduate finds beauty in the complexities of applied science.

by Drew Pendergrass

A better way to reduce gun violence

David Hemenway advocates a pragmatic, public-health-based solution to gun homicides and suicides.

by David Hemenway

Letters from our readers

Letters on Angela Davis, the Bureau of Study Counsel, climate change, and more

The View from Mass Hall

President Bacow describes the potential for Harvard’s new Allston campus to benefit both gown and town.

by Lawrence S. Bacow

Articulating a vision for Crimson athletes—and fellow students

Articulating a vision for Crimson athletes—and fellow students

The Undergraduate on the ethics of gathering knowledge

The Undergraduate explores the ethics of gathering knowledge.

by Julie Chung