Politics
Anger and Anticipation: Harvard Students Tune In for Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
Across the globe, Harvard students tuned in to Donald Trump’s Monday presidential inauguration. After the buzz and anxiety of the election, his inauguration brings a different tone: somber, angry, and — for some — excited.
Massachusetts’ Congressional Delegation Denounces Trump’s First Day in Office
As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Massachusetts’ representatives in Congress were quick to warn their constituents about his second term.
Trump Tells Federal Officials To Rein In DEI Programs at Universities
President Donald Trump issued an executive order late Tuesday night challenging diversity, equity, and inclusion programming at colleges and universities in the U.S.
Trump Sworn In as 47th President, Vowing Return to Glory
U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn into the White House for his second term on Monday, promising a “complete restoration of America” and a “golden age” for the nation.
Harvard Overseer Mark Carney Launches Bid To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
Mark J. Carney ’87 — a member of Harvard’s Board of Overseers, the University’s second-highest governing body — launched his campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister at a rally in Edmonton, Alberta Thursday afternoon.
At Harvard Talk, National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi ’08 Says Biden’s Climate Policy Will Outlast His Term
White House National Climate Advisor Ali A. Zaidi ’08 said at a Harvard talk Wednesday that the Biden administration’s climate policies would be resilient in the face of a Republican-controlled Congress and President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.
Harvard Hires Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Ahead of Inauguration
Harvard hired Ballard Partners, a lobbying firm with ties to several of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers, last week as it prepares for additional political challenges under a more aggressive White House, according to federal lobbying disclosures.
Biden Awards Medals of Freedom to Former Defense Sec. Ash Carter, Harvard Donor David Rubenstein
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom on Saturday to two Harvard affiliates — former U.S. Defense Secretary and longtime Harvard Kennedy School professor Ashton B. Carter and former Harvard Corporation fellow David M. Rubenstein.
Despite Defunding Threats, Harvard President Praises Former Student Tapped by Trump to Lead NIH
Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health as a “serious and dedicated researcher who has always been well-intentioned” during an interview with The Crimson on Tuesday.
In Allston’s Brazilian Community, New Arrivals Suffer in Overcrowded Apartments
Dozens of people, including 10 Brazilian immigrants who live or lived in overcrowded apartments in Allston-Brighton, described dangerous physical conditions and an overwhelming mental toll that came with their housing situation. They see few other options.
Na comunidade brasileira de Allston-Brighton, recém-chegados sofrem em apartamentos superlotados
Dezenas de pessoas, incluindo 10 imigrantes brasileiros que vivem ou viveram em apartamentos superlotados em Allston-Brighton, descreveram condições físicas perigosas e um imenso impacto mental como resultado da sua condição habitacional. Eles veem poucas opções para sua situação.
Survey Says Harvard College Freshmen Split on Pro-Palestine Campus Activism
The Class of 2028 entered Harvard Yard at the height of pro-Palestine activism on college campuses, but freshmen were split in their views of activists’ efforts, according to The Crimson’s annual freshman survey.
Harvard Affiliates Call on South Korean President to Resign Over Martial Law Declaration
More than 30 South Korean Harvard affiliates called on Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s president, to resign after he briefly declared martial law, prompting thousands of people to protest outside the National Assembly in Seoul.
Pritzker Defends Harvard’s Federal Funding as Threats From Washington Grow
Amid growing calls from Washington to defund elite colleges and universities, Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker ’81 made the case for why the University needs federal funding during an interview with The Crimson last week.
HMS Is Facing a Deficit. Under Trump, Some Fear It May Get Worse.
Harvard Medical School administrators and professors are already worried about the school’s tightening budget and declining federal research funds. Trump’s reelection adds a whole new level of risk.
Former Secretary of State John Kerry Blasts Trump’s Record on Iran, Climate Change
Former U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry slammed President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal at a Harvard Institute of Politics forum event Thursday evening.
Dozens of Pro-Palestine Activists Rally in Harvard Yard to Demand Divestment
More than 40 pro-Palestine student protesters marched through Harvard Yard to demand the University divest from human rights abuses as part of a walkout staged by Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine on Thursday.
Washington Post, Politico Journalists Critique Election Coverage at IOP Forum
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson and White House correspondent Eugene Daniels pointed to the loss of local journalism as a factor in the national media’s inability to predict former President Donald Trump’s re-election at a Wednesday night Institute of Politics forum.
Cambridge Budget Growth May Require 8% Property Tax Increase, City Officials Say
City staff are projecting that even if Cambridge’s operating budget grows at a conservative rate, the city may need to raise property taxes by at least 8 percent in the future, according to officials at a Tuesday City Council hearing.
‘Sentiment of Fear’: Trump’s Election Sparks Concern Among International Students
But for more than 6,000 international students currently enrolled at Harvard, Trump’s impending second term raises questions about changes to student visa rules.
Kellyanne Conway Slams IOP President’s Proposal to Drop Nonpartisan Mandate
Kellyanne Conway slammed a recent op-ed authored by Harvard IOP President Pratyush Mallick ’25 that called for the organization to drop its nonpartisan mandate.
Cambridge Will Ask State Legislature to Allow Use of Traffic Cameras
The Cambridge City Council unanimously voted on Monday to draft a petition asking the Massachusetts State Assembly to allow the city to implement automatic traffic enforcement.
Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink Expresses Concern Over North Korean Troops in Russia
Daniel J. Kritenbrink, the Biden administration’s Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, expressed concern over the growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
EU Envoy to Washington Says She Expects ‘Good Relations’ With Marco Rubio
Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union’s ambassador to the U.S., said she believes Brussels will have “good relations” with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as his Secretary of State.
Meet the Harvard Alums Donald Trump Nominated To Serve in His Cabinet
Less than two weeks after winning back the White House, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated several Harvard affiliates to cabinet-level positions in his next administration.