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Politics at Harvard

Simon Thompson - February 9, 2011

Here's a look at some of the best political events happening at Harvard this week: 2/10 9:00-10:30am, CGIS South (1730 Cambridge St.), Room S450: “Anarchy, Warlords...

Virginia Thomas, Lobbyist?

Caroline Cox - February 9, 2011

Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, Virginia Thomas, is no stranger to controversy, but her recent decision to work as a Tea Party lobbyist will endanger impartiality on the Court.

An Atheist at Interfaith Week

Jenny Ye - February 9, 2011

Monday marked the second time I have stepped into Memorial Church. As an atheist, I’ve marveled at the beauty of the venue but have had...

Midnight Train to Nowhere

Samuel Coffin - February 9, 2011

Despite the hype, a bullet train system is far from a silver bullet.

The New Congress and the EPA

Danny Wilson - February 9, 2011

The Republican Congress promises a shakeup of the EPA.

“I Didn’t Raise Taxes Once”… Are you sure?

Raphael Haro - February 8, 2011

The President made some incorrect claims in his Super Bowl Sunday interview.

When Voters Aren't Heard

Humza Bokhari - February 8, 2011

What happens when only the swing voters matter?

Facebook Democracy

Max Novendstern - February 8, 2011

Cross posted from the ACE forum on Egyptian Democracy. After nearly two weeks of turmoil, it looks like Tahrir Square is starting to empty out....

Internet Takes on the Chinese Government

Jimmy Meixiong - February 6, 2011

Why an average case of Chinese corruption has become a national, internet-driven frenzy. With the recent conclusion of President Hu’s official state visit to...

On the Broccoli Objection

Sam Barr - February 4, 2011

Those who believe the health insurance mandate is unconstitutional have relied frequently on slippery-slope arguments. Many have been convinced by what Andrew Koppelman calls...