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Book Talk — Authoritarian Police in Democracy: Challenges for Latin America and the US

The Ash Center and Carr Center for Human Rights hosted an event for the launch of Authoritarian Police in Democracy: Contested Security in Latin America by HKS Assistant Professor Yanilda María González.

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Give Students a Chance To Be on the Right Side of History
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Give Students a Chance To Be on the Right Side of History

Archon Fung explores the history of student activism at Harvard and argues that such movements often bring a rare sense of “moral clarity” to universities nationwide — a crucial benefit of free speech and peaceful protest.

Unlocking AI’s potential for social movements
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Unlocking AI’s potential for social movements

Building effective channels for the interaction between AI developers and activist communities is critical for innovating social mobilization and strengthening civil society.

The AI and Democracy Movements Workshop: A Postscript
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The AI and Democracy Movements Workshop: A Postscript

Erica Chenoweth shares a brief addendum to the Nonviolent Action Lab’s workshop held in December 2024 on how AI can influence social mobilization, for better or worse.