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Celebrating the

IOP Class of 2020

Join IOP students, alumni, staff, and former Fellows to say "Congratulations" to the Institute of Politics' graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.

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Fast Forum

Symone Sanders

IOP Resident Fellow S‘18 Symone Sanders, senior advisor to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, joined the IOP for a conversation about her experiences on the campaign trail and her work advancing issues of equity, justice and social transformation.

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Spring 2020

Harvard Youth Poll

Vice President Joe Biden significantly leads President Donald Trump among all young Americans (+23), and his advantage among likely voters (+30) is comparable to what Senator Bernie Sanders would have enjoyed at the top of the Democratic ticket. Concern about the Coronavirus and health care, replaced the economy and environment, as the issues of most significant national concern.

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2020 Summer of Service

The Institute of Politics is committed to continuing the long-standing tradition of supporting Harvard College students in their pursuit of politics and public service through summer internship opportunities. In light of the University’s guidance regarding COVID-19, all summer 2020 IOP internships will be conducted remotely.

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Flashback Forum

Joe Biden

Celebrate a rich history of conversation at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. In the coming weeks, we will be featuring 40+ years of notable discussions in our new Flashback Forum Series including prominent individuals such as Joe Biden, Malala Yousafzai, Bryan Stevenson, and others. Stay tuned as we highlight some of our most inspiring conversations with heads of state, activists, and elected leaders.

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Campus Civic Engagement

Harvard Votes Challenge

Visit our university-wide website for the latest primary information, if you still need to register to vote, or want to request an absentee ballot.

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OUR MISSION + PASSION

The Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard University 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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Upcoming Forums

Check back in September for our fall programming

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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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Big Tech and Democracy

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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.