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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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Scholarship on Stage

Tarek Masoud works with the A.R.T. to help bring the story of the Egyptian revolution to the theater

 

Communiqué Spring 2019, Volume 23

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Communiqué Spring 2019, Volume 23

In this issue, we tell the story of how Ash faculty, staff, & students led the charge in a school-wide campaign to get students to the polls. We also introduce Jennifer Musisi, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Mayor in Residence, and Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Ryan Swann MC/MPA 2019. Included are more stories, news, and important updates from the Center’s vibrant community.

Harvard Votes

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Harvard Votes

Ash Faculty, Staff, & Students Lead the Charge in a School-wide Campaign to Get Students to the Polls

 

Kathryn Sikkink on Voter Participation

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Kathryn Sikkink on Voter Participation

The Ash Center sat down for a conversation with Kathryn Sikkink, Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at HKS and one of Ash’s newest faculty affiliates