The impact of KONY 2012 has been inspiring. Released on March 5th, it has already garnered over 100 million views on Youtube and Vimeo. The documentary film looking to make the World’s Most Wanted Criminal one of the most famous men on earth has brought advocacy to the mainstream. While hardly the first viral campaign … Read more
For anyone who has ever said “I listened to that band before they got big,” a personal tale of music snobbery and a reminder of the purpose of music. I remember being wholly disappointed when Death Cab for Cutie’s fourth studio album Transatlanticism received very positive reviews from critics. I had been a Death Cab … Read more
The US Supreme Court this week has heard one of the most important appeals to reach it in more than a decade. The nine justices heard six hours of oral arguments over three days concerning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, giving more time to this case than any other in the last forty-five … Read more
When I think of the words “bus tour,” a few things come to mind: politicians staging far-reaching romps around the country to spread the gospels of Freedom and American Exceptionalism, images of the Constitution and the American flag carefully placed on the broadside of a behemoth Motorcoach, and oodles of stops along the way to … Read more
HPR Staff Writers discuss the possibility of a partnership between Harvard and India. Other topics include the state of India’s education system, and the country’s efforts to build an innovative, knowledge-driven economy. [powerpress] Further reading: Harvard Says, “Namaste!” by Zeenia Framroze The Case for Harvard Abroad by Sam Finegold
The Harvard Kennedy School has joined the Harvard Medical School and the School of Public Health in an attempt to rid itself of hot air. No, unfortunately, not that kind of hot air. The Kennedy School administration has decided to ban smoking on campus. One month into the ban, house masters and school administrators have … Read more
6:09 People are still coming in here at the JFK Forum at the Kennedy School of Government. We are all eagerly awaiting President Drew Faust’s address. We are getting started. 6:11 Professor Herman Leonard is introducing himself, he will be moderating tonight’s event. He is a professor of crisis management. He states that the crisis … Read more
HPR Staff Writers discuss the possibility of a partnership between Harvard and India. Other topics include the state of India’s education system, and the country’s efforts to build an innovative, knowledge-driven economy. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Further reading: Harvard Says, “Namaste!” by Zeenia Framroze The Case for Harvard Abroad by Sam Finegold
Fashion junkies on the lookout for the latest in luxury styles can check off a new venue: China’s annual legislative assembly. This year, all of the major designers made an appearance. One delegate was wearing a $1,000 Hermes belt, another was toting a $4,500 snakeskin Celine bag, one was clothed in a $2,000 fur coat, … Read more
From March 26 through March 28, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature legislative achievement, the Affordable Care Act. Interestingly, the administration asked the Court to take up the case in this term, meaning that its ruling will come in June. The high-profile case could thus have major … Read more