Before the term "millennials," IOP students wanted to better understand their generation and the Harvard Public Opinion Project, now in its 16th year, was born.

Former directors of the Institute offer their thoughts on the 2016 election, governance in America, and their insight on the future of politics.

Anson Chan, former Chief Secretary in Hong Kong, commented on Hong Kong's economic success that's come alongside political freedoms and basic rights.

Revisit the IOP 50th Anniversary celebration with photos, quotes and highlights from the event.

The IOP is turning 50! Learn more about our founding as a living memorial to President Kennedy and get the stats on the IOP today - from world leaders in the Forum to the number of pizzas eaten at Pizza & Politics.

There's a problem with policing in America. But JFK Jr. Forum speakers from across country agree: it's a small part of a bigger failed system.

Want to pursue a career in civil rights and racial justice? Learn from two women in the field: IOP Fellow Anurima Bhargava, former chief of the educational opportunities section at the U.S. Department of Justice and alumna Tori Wenger.

A new app from our National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement partners at the University of Chicago helps voters get the information they need about local candidates.

As Britain faces a referendum to decide whether to remain in the European Union, former British Ambassador to the US and current IOP Fellow Peter Westmacott considers the implications of a possible Brexit on the world stage.

What does it take to be a US Senator? Harvard students joined the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Senate Simulation for a day to learn about leadership and the future of politics.