Commentary
In-depth perspectives and critical analysis from faculty, editors, and readers on public affairs, higher education, and Harvard’s evolving mission.
Trump Administration Appeals Order Restoring $2.7 Billion in Funding to Harvard
The appeal, which had been expected, came two days before the deadline to file.
Andrea Louise Campbell reviews The Unheavenly Chorus, on skewed political power
Andrea Louise Campbell reviews The Unheavenly Chorus, by Kay Lehman Schlozman, Sidney Verba, and Henry E. Brady.
Excerpt from Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot’s book "Exit:The Endings That Set Us Free”
Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot on life's liberating exits
An undergraduate journalist gains experience working at a newspaper in Chile.
A young journalist gains experience in Chile.
by Andrew Chow
Lawrence Lessig Q&A
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Column by Harvard President Drew Faust
A letter from President Drew Faust
Letters on Senator Franken, dating, taxes, lilacs, the lecture, primate research
Letters on E.O. Wilson, Senator Franken, dating data, Overseers, lecture lessons, softball, basketball, taxes, lilacs, and primate research
Perfection isn't perfect: an undergraduate perspective on its human cost
The Undergraduate considers the human cost of perfection.
by Isabel Ruane
Harvard's Alexandar Keyssar analyzes voter suppression measures
Voting rights and partisan practices in a highly contested election year
Amy Gutmann and Dennis Thompson urge compromise in U.S. politics
Continuous campaigning and gridlocked governing in American politics
Readers discuss how they celebrate Commencement
Readers discuss how their families celebrated—or will celebrate—Commencement.