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JFK Jr. Forum

Election 2020: Youth in Power

On Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, at 6:00PM EST join the Institute of Politics for a discussion on the unprecedented turnout and impact from young voters 18-to-29 years old. Panelists will discuss will examine Biden’s communications and organizing strategy from the end of the primary season through Election Day that led to Obama-level margins of youth support.

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JFK Jr. Forum

A Conversation with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

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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Harvard Votes Challenge

121 organizations, 390 volunteers, and 1,700 stamps

Leading up to the 2020 U.S. election, Harvard Votes Challenge helped thousands of Harvard community members register to vote, secure stamps for mail-in ballots, request absentee ballots, and more

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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.

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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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12/1: A Conversation with Jacinda Ardern

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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.