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JFK Jr. Forum

Disinformation's Consequences

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Join Dr. Joan Donovan, Roger NcNamee, Kara Swisher, and Shorenstein Center Director Nancy Gibbs for a conversation on how to face the looming and ongoing challenges disinformation poses to democracy.
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Protecting the Civil Rights of Asian-Americans

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In observance of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, join Amanda Nguyen ‘13 and CBS Correspondent Weijia Jiang for a conversation around recent events and the AAPI community.
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The Future of Arab-American Public Service

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Join former U.S. Rep. and former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala and Colorado State Rep. Iman M. Jodeh for a conversation on the rich and diverse heritage of Arab Americans in the U.S., how to dispel stereotypes around the community, and their trailblazing paths in public service.
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Meet the New Members of the Senior Advisory Committee

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LaTosha Brown, Alex Burns ’08, Senator Jeff Flake, Mayor Michael Nutter, Abby Phillip ’10, and Alice Stewart bring invaluable insight and experience to the IOP.
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A Message from the International Space Station

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Dr. Jeanette J. Epps and Charles F. Bolden Jr. joined the Forum to celebrate Black achievement in space. To kick off the conversation, their friend and fellow NASA Astronaut Victor Glover shared a greeting from the ISS.
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Meet Setti Warren, the IOP's new Executive Director

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Setti brings a lifetime of public service and deep commitment to students that serve the IOP well at this critical time in our civic life.
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Meet the Spring 2021 IOP Fellows

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Governor Steve Bullock, Bonnie Glick, Janet Hook, Bill Kristol, Mayor Michael Tubbs, and Nsé Ufot bring diverse experiences in public service to the IOP in Spring 2021

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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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Strengthening Democratic Institutions

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Race, Media and Politics

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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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PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

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.