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

Cultural Commitments

Harvard’s post-pandemic workplace culture

Letters from our readers

Legacies, football, knitting

Harvard and the Cult of Robert E. Lee

How alumni shaped the General’s post-war reputation.

by Laura Fairchild...

Being Alive Together

Stephen Sondheim, Omicron, and the Power of Theater

by Robin Bernstein

Cambridge, 02138

Endowment litigation, food waste, western Massachusetts

The View from Mass Hall

President Bacow on Harvard Divinity School

by Lawrence S. Bacow

On Readers’ Behalf

Recognizing writers and artists for distinguished work during 2021

Crimson Clear

Time for greater Harvard transparency

Letters from our readers

Liberal arts, repatriation, sea level, palindromes

Seeing Further

Harvard’s investment in quantum science

by Lawrence S. Bacow