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Political Violence and the 2024 Presidential Election

This webinar convened scholars and practitioners in a conversation about how to de-escalate and sideline election-related violence in the wake of the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.

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Descended from Immigrants and Revolutionists: “How Family History Shapes Immigration Policymaking”
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Occasional Paper

Descended from Immigrants and Revolutionists: “How Family History Shapes Immigration Policymaking”

The study examines the influence of family history on U.S. lawmakers’ views on immigration policy, finding that legislators with immigrant ancestry tend to support more permissive immigration laws and speak more positively about immigration. It examines personal background, including family history and identity, and how that plays a significant role in shaping policymaking.

Give Students a Chance To Be on the Right Side of History
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Commentary

Give Students a Chance To Be on the Right Side of History

Archon Fung explores the history of student activism at Harvard and argues that such movements often bring a rare sense of “moral clarity” to universities nationwide — a crucial benefit of free speech and peaceful protest.