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Marcus Board Jr. on Harvard University's campus.

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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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Communiqué Fall 2019, Volume 24

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Communiqué Fall 2019, Volume 24

In this issue, we showcase the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative and tell the story of how the program worked with Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig to tackle the issue of homelessness. We also highlight the work of HKS students Kyle Ofari, Jana Pohorelsky, and Ryan Pierannunzi as well as China Postdoctoral Fellow Elizabeth Plantan and China Philanthropy Alumni Lin Wei. Included are more stories, news, and important updates from the Center’s vibrant community.

Jane Mansbridge on Legislative Negotiation

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Jane Mansbridge on Legislative Negotiation

The Ash Center sat down with Jane Mansbridge, Charles F. Adams Professor of Political Leadership and Democratic Values, to discuss her work developing a package of case studies, simulations, and exercises for teaching effective legislative negotiation aimed at state and federal legislators in the United States

Office Hours: Christopher Robichaud

Communique Magazine

Office Hours: Christopher Robichaud

From JFK Jr. Forum in the Littauer Building, go up the stairs and turn right . . .

 

Calling on Companies

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Calling on Companies

To reach high levels of voter participation, all organizations need to embrace civic responsibility