Commentary

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

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Harvard Law School Releases Digital Archive of Nuremberg Trials

Thousands of documents chronicle the Nazi regime and the legal effort to exact justice.

by Lydialyle Gibson

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Silent Study-Ins

Harvard library protests challenge University regulations.

by Max J. Krupnick

Time To Stand Up

For an Asian American woman, performing comedy is about much more than jokes.  

by Catherine Yeo

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Villa I Tatti: How Donors Influence Harvard's Art, Culture, and Academic Experiences

How gifts shape student experiences, in often unseen ways

by Serena Jampel

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Letters on academic freedom, reading, the science of sociability, and more

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Quiet Conversations that Defined Harvard During a Viral Year

The quiet conversations that defined Harvard during a viral year

by Isabella Cho

Harvard Magazine Reader's Letters

Master Finley, whales’ speech, Harvard values

Harvard Disciplinary Dysfunction

Learning from the spring protest and punishments

Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.

Harvard economist Jason Furman on immigration and the U.S. economy.

by Olivia Farrar

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Clean Tech Innovation Against U.S.-China Relations

How will China’s rapid growth in the clean technology industry reshape U.S.-China relations?

by Olivia Farrar

A Ray of Light amid Middle East Devastation

Harvard’s Lisa Randall on Israeli and Palestinian scientists working together

by Olivia Farrar