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Ten ways to take down the political temperature

The intensification of political polarization in recent years has raised pressing concerns about the health of democratic discourse and the rise of political violence. Ash Center Senior Fellow Stephen Richer shares ten principles he believes provide a framework for fostering more constructive engagement: encouraging self-reflection, prioritizing substantive dialogue over hyperbole, and creating incentives that reward integrity and ideas rather than division.

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Visualizing Democracy

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Visualizing Democracy

Ash Center Technology and Democracy Fellow Soloman Kahn discusses data, transparency, and solving our democratic deficit.

Communiqué Spring 2016, Volume 18

Communique Magazine

Communiqué Spring 2016, Volume 18

In this issue, we showcase the China Philanthropy Project, a new research initiative surveying China’s philanthropic landscape. We also profile Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Priscilla Lee and describe her work empowering immigrants and other groups through education and advocacy.

Connecting the Dots on Sustainability

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Connecting the Dots on Sustainability

Jayant Kairam MPP 2010 is working across sectors to combat climate change and strengthen communities

Communiqué Fall 2015, Volume 17

Communique Magazine

Communiqué Fall 2015, Volume 17

In this issue, we showcase the Innovation Field Lab, a new experiential learning course offered at the Harvard Kennedy School that is bringing data innovations to local Massachusetts communities.  We also profile Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Georgia Hollister Isman and her advocacy work in state and local politics.