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Terms of Engagement Summer Reading List
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A More Perfect Union: Marcus Board Jr. On Bridging Practice and Scholarship
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A More Perfect Union: Marcus Board Jr. On Bridging Practice and Scholarship
For Marcus Board Jr., democracy has never been just an academic subject—it has always been about people. As a 2025-2027 Democracy Visiting Fellow at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School, the Howard University political scientist explores how scholarship and community practice can work together to strengthen democracy.
In this conversation, Board reflects on the experiences, ideas and relationships that have shaped his work.
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Terms of Engagement Summer Reading List
Books, reports, and articles exploring the front lines of American politics and democracy, as featured on the Terms of Engagement podcast.
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What Boston’s World Cup Summer Showed Us About Sports and Civic Life
Thanks to the World Cup, Boston had an unforgettable summer. In this commentary, the Ash Center’s Tova Wang and former New England Patriots executive Scott Pioli break down how the city can harness that energy to build stronger communities and transform local sports culture year-round.
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