As the Cambridge municipal elections approach, it’s important to consider not only the candidates who are being elected, but also how they are being elected. The city of Cambridge operates under a proportional representation system, ensuring that the makeup of the council reflects the political range of its constituency. It secures “minority representation with majority … Read more
They may be not as exciting or high-profile as the U.S. Presidential primaries, but for those registered to vote in Cambridge, the municipal elections on November 5 are a great opportunity to become politically engaged and make our voices heard in our city. The election of Cambridge City Councilors has a tremendous impact on the … Read more
Cambridge has a big election coming up on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. All nine City Council and six School Committee seats are on the ballot, and the City Council will then elect the mayor from amongst its own members. While the election is nonpartisan, the candidates come from all over Cambridge and have a variety … Read more
HPR Associate Covers Editor Kendrick Foster sits down with Fall 2019 IOP Fellow and former Vice President of Panama Isabel de Saint Malo to discuss Panama’s foreign policy, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and public service.