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Can a Woman Win the Presidency?

To combat the sexism that stands between women and the presidency, we must encourage women to run for office and vote for the women we believe in, so that it becomes normal to see a woman on the campaign trail — and, hopefully, in the White House.

The Climate-Corruption Connection

Both grand corruption and the climate crisis demand an international sea-change, and we will not be able to solve one without addressing the other.

Can Campus Activists Overcome the Pandemic?

Unless digital activism proves to be more effective at overcoming its issues with connecting to the Harvard student body, activist efforts could be stunted for the next semester and possibly longer. College activists have persisted through momentous challenges before, but it remains to be seen if they will successfully adapt to the realities of a global pandemic.

“Adventure Time,” “Regular Show,” and The Illusion of Innocence

All stories must end. Magic dies out. Kids become adults. But shows like “Adventure Time” and “Regular Show” left us to think about them, reflect on why we were so happy, and remember the lessons the characters learned.

Real Progressives Will Vote for Biden

Despite these serious issues, progressives cannot stay home on November 3. We have a responsibility to vote for Biden.

Stop Blaming Urban Density for Coronavirus

Despite popular claims about the health risks of urban living, there is a whole lot more than population density at play in the spread of coronavirus.

How Joe Biden can Earn the Youth Vote

The suspension of Bernie Sanders’ campaign in early April crushed many young voters who believed he was the only candidate who represented their ideals....

Why Zoom Ain’t It, Chief

Harvard administrators are trying to make students believe that online classes — bad as they are — are a workable alternative. It is up to us to tell them that we won’t stand for a decision that downplays the vast inferiority of Zoom University.

Not All NGOs are Created Equal

The non-governmental organization (NGO) has been one institution among many caught in the crossfire of growing discontent with neoliberal capitalism. Large, multinational NGOs became...

Stop Using Data Alone to Make Decisions

At Harvard, students and faculty similarly cannot trade logic for data in their research. While saying that we are making "data-driven” decisions may sound good in theory, these approaches can be disastrous in practice.