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New Study Groups
Join us during the spring semester for three study groups, covering democratic reform; public engagement; and American labor
Behind the Protests
The erosion of democratic guarantees has made young Hong Kongers more keenly aware of their unique identity, experts say at HKS Forum
Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Harvard Kennedy School hosted a naturalization ceremony for 43 new U.S. citizens from 25 countries, representing almost every continent
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Creating Fair Maps
A new Ash Center policy brief discusses the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, a citizen-led approach to redistricting
Assessing New Mobility
We need a new, values-based way, to judge evolving transportation options in our cities argues Stephen Goldsmith in his latest paper
Following Through on the 19th Amendment’s Promise
Panelists at JFK Forum event say that the fight for voting rights is still raging 100 years after American women won suffrage
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Democratic Governance
Researches those practices that resolve urgent social problems in developed and developing societies.
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Innovations in Government
Recognizes and promotes creative and effective problem solving by governments and citizens.
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Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia
Promotes research and training on Asia to disseminate best practices and improve public policy.
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Featured News
Harvard voter turnout doubled in ’18 election
October 10, 2019
A detailed analysis found that Harvard’s eligible student voter participation rate jumped to 48.6 percent in 2018, up 25 percentage points from 2014 and about 10 points higher than the national average.