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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 Spring 2017, Volume 20

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Communiqué Spring 2017, Volume 20

In this issue, we feature the Civic Analytics Network (CAN), a national peer network of Chief Data Officers (CDO). We also showcase new fellows, faculty and programs; an Ash alum that’s fighting for wage equity; and a student that’s advocating for democracy in the Congo.

From Sacramento to DC

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From Sacramento to DC

For Roy and Lila Ash Fellow Teresa Acuña, community always on her mind

Communiqué Fall 2016, Volume 19

Communique Magazine

Communiqué Fall 2016, Volume 19

In this issue, we feature the Transparency for Development (T4D) program, the largest and most rigorous research study ever conducted on transparency and accountability interventions. We also recap the ‘Race and Justice in the Age of Obama’ event.