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Election 2020

National Voter Registration Day

September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day — the final chance for voters in many states to register, or check and update their registrations before deadlines start to hit. Join Harvard Votes Challenge in making sure you are voter-ready this fall.

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Fellows

Meet the 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. During the Fall semester, Fellows will continue traditional cornerstones of the fellowship, including virtual study groups twice a week 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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A Legacy of 'Good Trouble'

Remembering John Lewis

In April 2017, Rep. John Lewis appeared in the JFK Jr. Forum to share reflections on his life-long commitment to public service. We mourn his passing and honor his lifetime of 'Good Trouble.'

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Campus Civic Engagement

Harvard Votes Challenge

More than 50 student organizations across Harvard have pledged to register, engage, and turn out 100% of voter eligible members ahead of Election Day 2020.

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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

9/24: Election 2020: Republicans Challenge the President

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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.