The Struggle for Global Justice: Interview with Geoffrey Robertson QC

Geoffrey Robertson QC is a distinguished human rights barrister, academic, author, and broadcaster who holds dual Australian and British citizenship. Mr. Robertson has won landmark rulings in the highest courts in Britain, Europe, and the Commonwealth. Among his numerous other accomplishments is his highly-rated television program, “Geoffrey Robertson’s Hypotheticals.” He is the founder and head … Read more

How to Respond to Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder

Dappled sunlight shone through the expansive emerald leaves which extended like a protective canopy over Satilla Drive. Between the white-paneled houses of south Georgian suburbia, Ahmaud Arbery was on his daily midday jog. He did not know that on the side of the street, two White men watched him. To them, Arbery — a Black … Read more

Capturing the Elusive Youth Vote

Disappointing turnout among millennial voters in the 2016 general election raised questions about their willingness to participate in elections and, consequently, their overall interest in politics. While this underwhelming level of participation stemmed from deeper issues, such as young people’s dislike of candidates at the national level and the fact that the current political and … Read more

Meet the Fellows: An Interview with Bill Walker

Meet the Fellows: An Interview with Bill Walker

Bill Walker is an attorney and businessman who served as the 11th governor of Alaska from 2014 to 2018. He was only the second governor born in Alaska and the only independent governor in the nation during his term. Walker assembled a cabinet of Alaskan leaders based on qualifications, not political affiliation. Walker is currently … Read more

Why Zoom Ain’t It, Chief

Why Zoom Ain’t It, Chief

Harvard spends a great deal of effort to obfuscate its decision-making. This past week, Harvard sent out a series of opaque emails that only doubled down on its efforts to do so in the time of COVID-19: “With more time to prepare, we are confident we can create a better, more engaging experience for the … Read more

Ignoring Reade’s Allegations Hurts Everyone

On March 25, when former political aide Tara Reade came forward with allegations of sexual assault against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, her words were met with radio silence. The story was largely ignored by mainstream media sources until 19 days later, when the New York Times put out an investigative piece that interviewed … Read more

Rather than Cull Millions of Livestock, Let’s End Animal Agriculture

As the U.S. economy reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s meat producers are facing a logistical disaster. Social distancing measures have forced restaurants and industrial food service providers to stall their operations, and meatpacking facilities across the country have shuttered or reduced capacity. With nowhere to send their chickens, pigs, and cows, farmers have … Read more

Not All NGOs are Created Equal

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 the hallmark of international development in the postwar era, especially as foreign aid became critical during the wartime collapse of public goods. NGOs that filled the gaps left behind by conflict … Read more