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Paul Ryan: "Nothing is permanent. Come 2028, we’ll see what happens."
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The former speaker of the House discussed leading in polarizing times, the meaning of conservatism, and the future of the Republican Party at HKS's Institute of Politics.
Postcards to the president: Young voters share their thoughts
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A wide-ranging discussion in North Carolina hosted by the HKS Institute of Politics found that 20-somethings had plenty to say to President Trump.
“Democracy is an unintended consequence”: Ken Burns on the story of American history
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The celebrated documentarian on the American Revolution, a divided nation, and over four decades of filmmaking.
Did the CDC get it right during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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HKS launches debate series with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Monica Gandhi on lockdowns, school closures, and public health.
Ex-Trump envoy makes case for Iran attack
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President acted in response to ‘culmination of threats,’ says Morgan Ortagus
Marty Walsh reflects on leadership, labor, and hockey
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At a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, the former Boston mayor and U.S. labor secretary, discussed his union roots, the importance of workforce training, and why local leadership makes a difference.
Reflections on two student leadership programs as the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School turns 60
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The Harvard Youth Poll and John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum put students at the center of civic engagement.
David Axelrod on democracy, the 2028 presidential election, and hope
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David Axelrod joins Professor Nancy Gibbs in conversation on American politics, the Democratic party, and what’s ahead for the United States.