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JFK Jr. Forum

Latinx Leadership in America

On Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00pm ET, join Maria Hinojosa and Jorge Ramos in conversation, moderated by Paola Ramos, on the multifaceted, multicultural U.S. Latinx experience, as well as their journeys to be two of the most revered Latinx leaders in the country.

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JFK Jr. Forum

A Conversation with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

On Tuesday, November 10th, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and IOP Fellow Brittany Packnett Cunningham joined in conversation to reflect on historic turnout rates for the 2020 election, civic engagement, and the Democratic progressive agenda.

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Election 2020

Harvard Youth Poll

A national poll of America’s 18-to-29 year olds released today by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School found historic interest in the upcoming election, with a higher proportion of respondents indicating they will ‘definitely be voting’ than has been observed in the twenty years the poll has been conducted, suggesting higher turnout than 2008 and potentially higher than has been observed in this age group.

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JFK Jr. Forum

Election 2020: Behind the Decision Desk

The IOP and Shorenstein Center welcomed newsroom leaders behind the Election 2020 decision desk to discuss how they will count the vote, declare winners in US elections. The conversation was moderated by Shorenstein Director Nancy Gibbs and featured the Associated Press' Brian Carovillano, CNN's David Chalian, and NBC News' Chuck Todd.

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Fellows

Fall 2020 IOP Fellows

Chasten Buttigieg, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Carol Giacomo, Michael Nutter, Alice Stewart, and Jorge Vasquez Jr. bring diverse experiences in public service and expertise on contemporary issues and challenges in modern civic and political life. Join Fellows for virtual study groups on pressing topics including the 2020 election, the fight for social and racial justice, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Remembering President Kennedy

“On the edge of a New Frontier”

At this year's Democratic National Convention, past honorees of the New Frontier Award, the JFK Library, and the Institute of Politics commemorate the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's acceptance speech and call to action at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.

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The Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School was established as a living memorial to America's youngest elected president, John F. Kennedy. Since its founding half a century ago, the Institute has used its programming and activities to ignite passion, appreciation and respect for politics and public service in the hearts and minds of every generation. More »

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A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai

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America and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy & Senator Ed Markey

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Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2019 with Marty Baron

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Free Speech, Open Minds and the Pursuit of Truth

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Robotland: The Future of Labor Policy and Work in an AI World

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A Conversation with John Kerry

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Brexit: What’s Next?

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Moral Resistance: When Faith & Activism Meet in the Streets

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The IOP offers 16 major programs for undergraduate involvement including the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, a fellowship program with top political practitioners, over 100 paid internships; a nonpartisan, quarterly journal; and a nationwide survey project of millennials’ political views.