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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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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.