HKS in the News

Highlights from recent HKS news citations

Future immigration could lower current immigrants’ wages
The Washington Examiner, June 12
Research on immigration by George Borjas of the Wiener Center is cited.

A smarter way to deal with China
The Los Angeles Times, June 12
Joseph Nye of the Belfer Center provides commentary on U.S. – China relations.

Obama should take a cue from JFK and 'go first' when dealing with Iran
The Christian Science Monitor, June 10
Matthew Bunn of the Belfer Center writes on U.S. – Iran relations.

10 things economists won’t tell you
The Wall Street Journal, June 10
Jeffrey Frankel speaks on the U.S. economy.

Obama and Xi Must Think Broadly to Avoid a Classic Trap
New York Times, June 6
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center writes on US-China relations.

Will Obama End the Long War on Terror?
The Nation, June 5
Stephen Walt of the Belfer Center is quoted in a conversation about President Obama's foreign policy.

US is Syria’s only hope
The Boston Globe, June 5
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on U.S. involvement in Syria.

How Africa can feed the world
The Wall Street Journal, June 4
Calestous Juma of the Belfer Center provides commentary on agriculture in Africa.

David Gergen rails against 'criminalizing reporters'
Politico, June 4
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership discsusses government – media relations.

Geoffrey Canada: “You Might Be Greatest Generation Yet”
Harvard Magazine, May 29
Dean David Ellwood is cited in an article about Geoffrey Canada’s HKS commencement address.

Republicans see 'Obamacare' issues as key to 2014
The Associated Press, May 27
Robert Blendon adds to a discussion on healthcare in the U.S.

Politicians wrong-headed on economic research
Global Times, May 23
Dani Rodrik of the Belfer Center writes on economic research citing Carmen Reinhart of the Belfer Center.

Building roads in Africa? Send in the troops
CNN, May 23
Calestous Juma of the Belfer Center offers commentary on infrastructure in Africa.

Obama can still build 2nd term legacy
CNN, May 21
Joseph Nye writes on President Obama’s legacy.

Three Benghazi myths
The Global Post, May 17
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on the attacks in Benghazi.

Obamacare: 3 years in, it faces steep challenges
USA Today, May 16
Robert Blendon is quoted in a conversation about healthcare in the U.S.

A bridge to East Boston — via ferry
The Boston Globe, May 16
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute
writes on water transportation in Boston citing work by Linda Bilmes' class at HKS.

In Bloomberg uproar, ethics flags for new media
The Associated Press, May 16
Alex Jones of the Shorenstein Center adds to a discussion on ethics in journalism.

U.S. Action in Syria Could Sway Iran on Nukes
Bloomberg, May 15
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center provides commentary on the conflict in Syria.

Naypyidaw-on-Hudson: Isolated capitals are more corrupt
Foreign Policy, May 13
Filipe Campante's research on state government corruption is discussed.

How Goldman Sachs Can Help Save the Safety Net
The National Journal, May 9
Jeffrey Liebman's work on Social Impact Bonds is discussed.

Heading Off the Coming Retirement Disaster
The National Journal, May 9
The article cites research on retirement planning by Professor Brigitte Madrian.

The Politics of the Millennial Generation
Time Magazine, May 9
A report on the Institute of Politics spring youth voter survey

VIDEO: The Myth of the Free Market
Huffington Post, May 8
Marshall Ganz of the Hauser Center is featured in a video discussing America's economic challenges.

Heritage says immigration reform will cost $5.3 trillion. Here’s why that’s wrong.
The Washington Post, May 6
Research on immigration reform by George Borjas of the Malcolm Wiener Center is cited.

Political calculus keeps Cuba on U.S. list of terror sponsors
The Los Angeles Times, May 3
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center adds to a discussion on the U.S. list of terror-sponsors.

Boom, Bust or What?
New York Times, May 2
Lawrence Summers of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center discusses the U.S. economy.

The Iraq War at Ten
The American Interest, May – June 2013 Issue
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center writes on the the Iraq War.

A better tax plan
The Boston Globe, May 2
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute provides commentary on covering the costs of transportation infrastructure.

Harvard’s Ash Center announces ‘Top 25 Innovations in Government’
The Washington Post, May 1
Stephen Goldsmith and Kara O’Sullivan of the Ash Center discuss the Center’s ‘Top 25 Innovations in Government’ list.

The less you know
Foreign Policy, April 30
Research on political polarization by Todd Rogers of the Center for Public Leadership is discussed.

What China and Russia Don't Get About Soft Power
Foreign Policy, April 29
Joseph Nye writes on the use of soft power.

For ‘Millennials,’ a Tide of Cynicism and a Partisan Gap
The New York Times, April 29
Trey Grayson and John Della Volpe of the Institute of Politics discusses the IOP’s poll on political views of millennials.

The Short History of the Future of Manufacturing
Scientific American, May 2013 Issue
Ricardo Hausmann of the Center for International Development provides commentary on the future of manufacturing.

Researchers Praise Response to Marathon Bombing
The Harvard Crimson, April 29
Arnold Howitt of the Ash Center and Herman “Dutch” Leonard discuss their paper on lessons from the Boston Marathon bombings.

Is it Crazy to Think We Can Eradicate Poverty?
Business Week, April 28
Research by Lant Pritchett is cited in a discussion of global poverty.

Euro Resilient Amid Doubts of Turmoil as Dire: Cutting Research
Bloomberg, April 25
Research by Jeffrey Frankel on the European economy is cited.

The new normal?
The Boston Globe, April 25
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center offers commentary on recovering from terrorist attacks.

Challenges, both here and abroad
The Boston Globe, April 25
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on lessons from the Marathon bombings.

Russia, US may face a shared threat
The Boston Globe. April 20
Simon Saradzhyan of the Belfer Center writes on Terrorism.

Boston never surrenders
CNN, April 16
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership writes on the Boston Marathon bombings.

Giving Margaret Thatcher The Feminist Cred She Deserves — And Would Have Hated
WBUR, April 17
Linda Bilmes provides commentary on former British PM Margaret Thatcher.

Cities Like Boston Show Resolve After Attacks
Bloomberg, April 16
Edward Glaeser, of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute writes on the Boston Marathon bombings.

A spectator event with no doors
The Boston Globe, April 16
Julietter Kayyem of the Belfer Center writes on the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Why not measure how well government works?
The Washington Post, April 15
Jeffrey Liebman of the Malcolm Wiener Center is quoted in a discussion on measuring the effectiveness of government.

As other nations prosper, so will United States
The Miami Herald, April 14, 2013
Robert Lawrence of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center provides commentary on emerging economies.

Contrasting Views on North Korea Underscore Sensitivities and Lack of Evidence
The New York Times, April 12
David Sanger of the Belfer Center authored this article on North Korea's nuclear program in which Gary Samore of the Belfer Center is quoted.

Why the NAACP Gets Top Billing at an Immigration Rally
ABC News, April 10
Research by George Borjas of the Wiener Center is cited in a discussion on immigration reform.

Despite all the confidence, the BRICS are without mortar
The Daily Star (Lebanon), April 10
Joseph Nye evaluates the BRICS.

Reagan, Thatcher forged a close, lasting bond
Associated Press, April 9
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on the death of former British PM Margaret Thatcher.

It's Equal Pay Day, but Still No Paycheck Fairness Act
US News & World Report, April 9
Victoria Budson of the Women and Public Policy Program joins a discussion on the battle for gender pay equity.

Shouldn't We Drug Test CEOs of Banks Receiving Federal Aid
The Huffington Post, April 7
Steven Strauss writes on drug testing aid recipients.

Watching the watchers: lessons from the science of science advice
The Guardian, April 8
Sheila Jasanoff offers commentary on holding science advisers accountable.

Iran Says It Offers New Plan for Nuclear Program
The New York Times, April 5
Gary Samore of the Belfer Center adds to a discussion on Iran’s nuclear program.

Obama’s nuclear vision — or illusion?
The Boston Globe, April 5
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center offers commentary on global nuclear concerns.

Five thoughts about North Korea
Global Post, April 3
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on North Korea.

Make Way for the Hybrids
Foreign Policy, April 2
Matt Andrews of the Center for International Development provides commentary on international institution reform.

Outsiders Should Evaluate Teachers as Well as Students
Bloomberg, April 2
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute writes on evaluating teachers.

How to Make Americans Really Save
CNBC, April 2
John Friedman is quoted in an article covering his research on retirement savings.

Waiting periods on 401(k) plans can be costly for workers
The Boston Globe, March 30
Brigitte Madrian of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center is quoted about retirement plans.

Iraq, Afghan wars will cost to $4 trillion to $6 trillion, Harvard study says
The Washington Post, March 28
Linda Bilmes is quoted in an article that covers her research on the costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

China Doesn't Belong in the BRICS
The Atlantic, March 26
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center provides commentary regarding the widening wealth disparities in the BRICS.

Everything you think you know about poverty is wrong
Deseret News, March 25
Lant Pritchett adds to a discussion about international poverty.

Robert Z. Lawrence: ‘A really healthy U.S. economy…will have a bigger trade deficit.’
The Washington Post, March 25
Robert Lawrence of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center
is interviewed regarding manufacturing trade and employment.

On DOMA, Real-World Arguments Could Sway the Supreme Court
The Atlantic, March 22
Ben Heineman of the Belfer Center writes on the upcoming Supreme Court same-sex marriage cases.

Development 3.0: adapting leadership for a changing world
The Guardian, March 21
Ricardo Hausmann and Matt Andrews of the Center for International Development participate in a discussion on leadership in global development.

Arguing Iraq—Ten Years Later A symposium
New Republic, March 21
Michael Ignatieff of the Carr Center writes about the Iraq War.

Was the Iraq War Worth Its Cost to the U.S.?
Bloomberg, March 19
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center provides commentary on the Iraq War.

Time for a Wikipedia overseas aid policy
Financial Times, March 19
Ricardo Hausmann of the Center for International Development writes about Millennium Development Goals.

Europe's hair-trigger economy
Reuters, March 18
Lawrence Summers of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center
writes on Europe’s economy.

Syria is melting away
The Boston Globe, March 18
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center provides commentary on the civil war in Syria.

Better Colleges Failing to Lure Talented Poor
The New York Times, March 16
Research by Christopher Avery of the Malcolm Wiener Center on high-achieving, low income students in the U.S is highlighted.

When Francis chooses a secretary of state, we’ll know how serious he is about reform
The Washington Post, March 14
Melinda Henneberger of the Shorenstein Center offers commentary regarding leadership at the Vatican. J. Bryan Hehir of the Hauser Center adds to the discussion.

Harvard professor argues geoengineering needs oversight
The Boston Globe, March 14
David Keith of the Belfer Center is interviewed about climate change.

Who Is Poor?
The New York Times, March 13
Kathryn Edin of the Malcolm Wiener Center is quoted on poverty in the U.S.

Look to the East
The Moscow News, March 11
Simon Saradzhyan of the Belfer Center offers commentary on China – Russia relations.

Venezuela's Chance to Escape the "Resource Curse"
Harvard Business Review, March 8
Francisco Monaldi contributes to a discussion about Venezuela’s economic future.

What's Worse -- Glass Ceilings or Glass Cellars?
Bloomberg, March 7
Research by Hannah Riley Bowles of the Center for Public Leadership and the Women and Public Policy Program Gender is highlighted.

What our children know
The Indian Express, March 6
Lant Pritchett offers commentary on education in India.

Obama nominations: Will they silence diversity critics?
USA Today, March 4
Victoria Budson of the Women and Public Policy Program is quoted regarding President Obama’s second-term picks for Cabinet and top positions.

US should focus aid on Syrian refugees
The Boston Globe, March 4
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center provides commentary on aiding Syrian refugees.

A new great power relationship
China Daily, March 4
Joseph Nye writes on U.S. – China relations.

Is Obama's Climate Change Policy Doomed to Fail? Maybe Not.
PBS, March 1
Robert Stavins of the Environment and Natural Resources Program offers commentary about climate change.

Lee Kuan Yew, Grand Master of Asia
The National Interest, March 1
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center provides commentary on Asian economies and growth.

Americans sick of budget soap opera
CNN, February 27
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership
writes on the federal budget.

Sean Penn calls progress in Haiti 'extraordinary'
The Associated Press, February 27
A article discussing the Institute of Politics, John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum: Haiti Progress and Challenges Three Years Later

Brookings wants to revamp the federal budget. Here are its 11 best ideas
The Washington Post, February 25
Joseph Aldy of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center is interviewed regarding his research on fossil fuel subsidies.

Hurling itself off successive cliffs, Congress shows dysfunction
The Boston Globe, February 22
Linda Bilmes provides commentary on the federal budget.

Preschool alters lives — or adds to status quo
The Boston Globe, February 22
Edward Glaser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute offers commentary on early education.

Chinese Army Unit Is Seen as Tied to Hacking Against U.S.
The New York Times, February 18
David Sanger of the Belfer Center writes on international hacking.

50 years later, a reinterpretation of JFK’s famous words
MSNBC, February 18
HKS video “JFK50: Let the Word Go Forth” featured on “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell”

How the US should handle Iran
The Boston Globe, February 14
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on U.S. – Iran relations.

’Energy Independence’ Alone Won’t Boost U.S. Power
Bloomberg, February 14
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center provides commentary on the future of U.S. energy.

Last chance to conquer the deficits
CNN, February 12
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership
comments on President Obama’s State of the Union address.

North Korea’s Lesson: Nukes for Sale
The New York Times, February 13
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center writes about North Korea’s nuclear program.

Captain Nemo
Columbia Journalism Review, February 11
Cristine Russell of the Belfer Center writes about storm media coverage.

The information revolution gets political
The Australian, February 11
Joseph Nye offers commentary on the information revolution.

The growth challenge
Reuters, February 11
Lawrence Summers of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center writes on the U.S. economy.

Defensive Medicine May Be Costlier Than It Seems
The Wall Street Journal, February 7
Amitabh Chandra of the Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy
offers commentary on defensive medicine and healthcare costs.

New U.S. International Economic Strategy
The Wall Street Journal, February 5
Robert Zoellick of the Belfer Center provides commentary on the U.S. international economic strategy.

Security breach at nuke plant a wake-up call
USA Today, February 3
Matthew Bunn of the Belfer Center adds to a discussion about nuclear theft and security.

Soup, a sandwich and deficit reduction
FCW, January 29
Steven Kelman writes on reducing the federal deficit.

Fidelity, others testify at Senate hearing on workers’ retirement savings
The Boston Globe, January 31
Brigitte Madrian of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center is quoted in a discussion on retirement plans.

Kerry must engage China
The Boston Globe, January 31
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center discusses U.S. – China relations.

Beijing still prefers diplomacy over force
Financial Times, January 29
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center offers co-commentary on China’s economic power.

In Davos, world seeks U.S. engagement
Reuters, January 27
Joseph Nye joins a discussion about international economic development.

There will be no peace dividend after Afghanistan
The Financial Times, January 24
Linda Bilmes discusses the economic effects of the war in Afghanistan.

Invest in Massachusetts, but don’t play Robin Hood
The Boston Globe, January 22
Edward Glaeser, of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute writes on government spending and taxes in Massachusetts.

Obama's historic speech deepens divisions
CNN, January 23
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership writes on President Obama’s second inaugural address.

Action on guns and immigration needed
The Boston Globe, January 21
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center provides commentary on President Obama’s second term.

Urban Poverty in America: The Truly Disadvantaged Revisited
The Huffington Post, January 20
William Julius Wilson of the Wiener Center is interviewed on the subject of urban poverty.

As State Department nears completion of Keystone XL review, both sides dig in
Washington Post, January 17
Robert Stavins of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center discusses
the Keystone XL pipeline proposal.

The promise of India
The Boston Globe, January 17
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on U.S. – India relations.

One in four savers has 401(k) ‘leakage’
The Wall Street Journal, January 15
Brigitte Madrian of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center
is quoted in a discussion on retirement savings.

Obama's Chief of Staff Will Be the Most Important Appointment of His Term
The Atlantic, January 14
Ben Heineman of the Belfer Center offers commentary on Obama’s next chief of staff.

Sidetracking Debate on U.S. Security
The New York Times, January 13
Joseph Nye is quoted in an article about the next U.S. defense secretary.

Trying to nudge the Constitution out of place
The Washington Times, January 10
Paul Peterson of the Program on Education Policy and Governance writes on constitutional authority.

Good foundation to build on
China Daily, January 10
Calestous Juma of the Belfer Center offers co-commentary on China – Japan relations.

Why U.S. Spending Cuts Won’t Kill Too Many Jobs
Bloomberg, January 9
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute writes about the impact of public spending on jobs.

Study Suggests Fix for Gender Bias on the Job
The Wall Street Journal, January 8
Iris Bohnet of The Women and Public Policy Program is quoted discussing her research on gender bias in the work place.

Diagnosis: Battered but Vibrant
The New York Times, January 7
William Julius Wilson of the Wiener Center adds to a discussion on strengthening Chicago’s neighborhoods

Immobile Labor
Harvard Magazine, January – February 2013
Daniel Shoag of the Taubman Center discusses his research on labor mobility.

A storm of a fight
The Boston Globe, January 3
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center offers commentary on federal disaster relief

For the sake of democracy, elect women
The Boston Globe, January 2
Swanee Hunt writes on women in government.

College debts but no degree? Reform the Pell grant program
The Boston Globe, December 27
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute offers commentary on funding college educations.

The peacemakers of 2012
The Boston Globe, December 20
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes on global peace.

Modern slavery
The Economist, December 19
Siddharth Kara of the Carr Center is interviewed on the topic of bonded labor.

It's Time for Congress to Stop Politicizing VAWA and End a Human Rights Crisis
The Huffington Post, December 18
Lise King of the Carr Center offers commentary regarding The Violence Against Women Act.

The Egyptian liberals' soft defeat
Foreign Policy, December 18
Tarek Mashoud of the Ash Center writes on Egypt’s vote on a new constitution.

Honor the victims -- with action
CNN, December 17
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership
writes about gun control.

A tax reform to cut complexity, increase fairness
The Washington Post, December 16
Lawrence Summers of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center
discusses U.S. tax reform.

How to Attack the Gender Wage Gap? Speak Up
The New York Times, December 15
Research by Hannah Riley Bowles of Center for Public Leadership on the gender wage gap is cited.

Egypt’s Constitution Needs an Expiration Date
Bloomberg, December 13
Meghan O’Sullivan pf the Belfer Center provides commentary on ratifying Egypt’s constitution.

The fate of juvenile lifers
The Providence Journal, December 12
Marieke Liem of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management writes about sentencing minors to life without parole.

Analysis: Why America's unions are losing power
CNN, December 12
Linda Kaboolian adds to a discussion about American labor unions.

Massachusetts women at forefront of pay gap
The Boston Globe, December 9
Victoria Budson of the Woman and Public Policy Program is quoted regarding the gender pay gap.

Time to reform complex tax code
Politico, December 9
Elaine Kamarck of the Belfer Center offers commentary on America’s Tax Code.

Despair after climate conference, but U.N. still offers hope
Reuters, December 9
Robert Stavins of the Belfer Center is quoted on the topic of climate change.

The Baby Boom Bump
The New York Times, December 6
Jeffrey Liebman of the Wiener Center discusses changing demographics and the U.S. economy.

Will Egypt’s Liberals Ever Win?
Slate, December 4
Tarek Masoud of the Ash Center provides commentary on Egypt's political crisis.

Will President Obama push us over the cliff?
CNN, November 30
David Gergen offers perspective on the federal budget negotiations.

How US Can Deepen Ties in the Americas
Washington Post, November 29
Robert Zoellick comments on intra-American relations.

Japan’s nationalism is a sign of weakness
Financial Times, November 27
Joseph Nye offers commentary on Nationalism in Japan.

Salary growth lagging for U.S. primary care doctors: study
Reuters, November 27
Amitabh Chandra of the Interfaculty Initiative in Health Policy discusses his recent study on salary trends for U.S. physicians.

Most Savers Are Passive, Little Influenced by Tax Breaks
The Wall Street Journal, November 27
John Friedman talks about his recent study on tax subsidies.

Three Ways To Avoid Future ‘Fiscal Cliffs’
WBUR, November 26
Linda Bilmes writes about U.S. government budgeting.

Giving thanks for the brighter future ahead
The Boston Globe, November 22
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center discusses optimism for the U.S.

Ease the 'Caregiver Tax,' Close the Pay Gap
Bloomberg, November 15
Iris Bohnet of the Women and Public Policy Program is quoted regarding gender equality in the workplace.

Help New York rebuild, but fix FEMA, too
The Boston Globe, November 15
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute discusses disaster relief and FEMA.

Social science takes spotlight bow in election
USA Today, November 11
Todd Rogers of the Center for Public Leadership discusses his research on the effectiveness of ballot initiative campaigns.

Three crises that can’t wait
The Boston Globe, November 8
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes about Obama's foreign policy.

Five things Obama must do
CNN, November 7
Elaine Kamarck of the Belfer Center discusses Obama's re-election.

Eight Questions: Tony Saich, ‘Chinese Village, Global Market’
The Wall Street Journal, November 6
Anthony Saich of the Ash Center is interviewed on China's growth.

It’s Time To Retire The Electoral College
WBUR, November 6
Alex Keyssar of the Malcolm Wiener Center discusses the Electoral College.

Tackling Investor Ignorance
The Wall Street Journal, November 2
Brigitte Madrian of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center is quoted in a dicussion on financial literacy in the U.S.

Candidates quibble over size of government, but what US needs is quality
The Boston Globe, November 1
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute provides commentary on government efficiency.

Poor Infrastructure Is Africa's Soft Underbelly
Forbes, October 25
Calestous Juma of the Belfer Center comments on Africa’s infrastructure.

Want a more substantive Obama-Romney debate on energy and climate? Read this.
The Washington Post, October 24
Joseph Aldy of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center is quoted in a discussion regarding environmental issues and the presidential election.

Advice To The Next President: Foreign Policy
WBUR, October 24
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center comments on U.S. foreign policy.

A night to woo women voters
The Boston Globe, October 23
Juliette Kayyem of the Belfer Center comments on the final presidential debate.

The battle for veterans' votes
The Los Angeles Times, October 19
Linda Bilmes writes about veterans and voting in the U.S.

Scant Gains for Romney in a Poll of Young Voters
The New York Times, October 17
John Della Volpe of the Institute of Politics talks about a recent IOP youth poll on voting.

Don't let candidates dodge questions
CNN, October 15
Todd Rogers of the Center for Public Leadership comments on political debates.

India's billionaires and the wealth of the nation
BBC News, October 12
A study by Michael Walton on Indian economics is discussed.

For Romney and Obama campaigns, stemming the tides of pessimism
The Washington Post, October 11
Steven Jarding of the Shorenstein Center writes on the presidential campaigns.

Al Gore has thrived as green-tech investor
The Washington Post, October 10
Elaine Kamarck of Belfer Center joins a discussion about Al Gore’s work fighting climate change.

One in five Americans reports no religious affiliation, study says
The Washington Post, October 9
Robert Putnam of the Saguaro Seminar is quoted in an article on religion in the U.S.

Tolls — the solution to Mass. commuting woes
The Boston Globe, October 4
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute writes about increasing tolls to address traffic congestion.

When Armageddon loomed
Harvard Gazette, October 3
Graham Allison and James Smith of the Belfer Center discuss the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis.

Why We Need Innovation To Prepare For The Global Aging Society
Forbes, October 3
Calestous Juma of the Belfer Center comments on addressing the needs of a growing elderly population.

Muslim Anger Could Spur Economic Growth
Bloomberg, October 2
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center writes about protests and violence in the Muslim world.

Four foreign policy flashpoints
The Boston Globe, September 27
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center comments on foreign policy.

Beatings Mar L.A. Police Overhaul
The Wall Street Journal, September 25
Christine Cole of the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management
joins a discussion about accusations against the LAPD for use of excessive force.

Workers worry more than bosses, says study
The Sydney Morning Herald, September 24
Jennifer Lerner of the Center for Public Leadership discusses her research on leadership and stress levels.

Presidents’ Power Grew Along With Government
The New York Times, September 21
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership comments on the growth of executive power.

Intangible Dividend of Antipoverty Effort: Happiness
The New York Times, September 20
William Julius Wilson of the Malcolm Wiener Center
is quoted in a discussion on the effects of federal housing subsidies.

Obama’s Short-Run Fixes Neglect Long-Term Reform
Bloomberg, September 17, 2012
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center amd the Rappaport Institute
writes about President Obama’s economic policies.

Solar Geoengineering: Using Space Tech To Avert Climate Armageddon
Forbes, September 14
David Keith of the Belfer Center is interviewed about climate change.

Obama and Romney economic advisors spar on taxes, US aid
Boston Globe, September 14
Lawrence Summers participates in discussion on how best to repair the US economy at Northeastern University.

Murders in Libya point to need for wise leaders in US
The Boston Globe , September 13
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center writes about the presidential candidates’ responses to the murders in Libya.

As Low Rates Depress Savers, Governments Reap Benefits
The New York Times, September 10
Carmen Reinhart adds to a discussion concerning low interest rates and the international economy.

Don’t Perpetuate a ‘Culture of Endless Money’
The New York Times, September 9
Linda Bilmes discusses Defense Department spending.

Living in the Era of Megaterror
The New York Times, September 7
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center comments on terrorism.

What We Know About Iran's Nukes
Wall Street Journal, September 7
Olli Heinonen of the Belfer Center writes about Iran’s nuclear program.

Urban planning in Greater Boston needs to aim higher
The Boston Globe, September 6
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute
writes about Urban Planning.

Romney and the politics of pandering
CNN, September 1
Marty Linsky of the Center for Public Leadership writes about the 2012 presidential campaign.

How Romney can win the foreign policy debate
The Boston Globe, August 30
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center comments on Mitt Romney’s foreign policy.

Election a stark choice on America's future
CNN, August 24
David Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership comments on the 2012 presidential campaign.

A Generation of School-Voucher Success
The Wall Street Journal, August 23
Paul Peterson of the Program on Education Policy and Governance writes about his research on The Opportunity Scholarship program in Washington, D.C.

Thucydides's trap has been sprung in the Pacific
The Financial Times, August 21
Graham Allison of the Belfer Center comments on China’s rising power.

"On Point with Tom Ashbrook"
NPR, August 20
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center Center joins in a discussion regarding risk of war between Israel and Iran.

America’s state will expand whoever wins
The Financial Times, August 19
Lawrence Summers of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center comments on the U.S. economy.

Medicare Dominates Ryan Trip to Florida
The National Journal, August 17
Robert Blendon of the Shorenstein Center joins a disucssion regarding Paul Ryan's Medicare plan.

Obama vs. Romney on Syria policy
The Washington Times, August 15
Meghan O’Sullivan of the Belfer Center is cited in a discussion regarding the debate over U.S. intervention in Syria.

Election Day impersonation, an impetus for voter ID laws, a rarity, data show
Washington Post, August 12
Trey Grayson of the Institute of Politics is quoted in an article about voter identification laws.

In-State College Student Scholarships Extend Time It Takes To Earn Degree, Report Says
The Huffington Post, August 9
Joshua Goodman discusses his research on Massachusetts in-state college scholarships.

Obama AWOL in Syria
New York Times, August 9
Nicholas Burns of the Future of Diplomacy Project is quoted in Nicholas Kristof's column discussing Obama Administration policy on Syria.

Young in G.O.P. Erase the Lines on Social Issues
New York Times, August 8
Rema Hanna discusses her research on air and water pollution in India.

Scholars hurt by quality of state colleges
The Boston Globe, August 8
Edward Glaeser of the Taubman Center and the Rappaport Institute comments on state colleges in Massachusetts citing research by Joshua Goodman.

Good news: Air is cleaner. Bad news: Water still dirty
Rediff (India), August 8
Rema Hanna discusses her research on air and water pollution in India.

Is the Real-Estate Rebound for Real?
Wall Street Journal, August 6
Eric Belsky of the Joint Center for Housing Studies is cited in a discussion of the housing crisis in the U.S.

Chains of Gold
The Economist, August 4
Lant Pritchett provides perspective on industrializing economies.

Montgomery County Math Team elevates math to competitive sport
The Washington Post, August 2
Paul Peterson of the Program on Education Policy and Governance contributes to a discussion on the math proficiency of U.S. students.

Goldman to Invest in Rikers Program
The Wall Street Journal, August 2
Jeffrey Liebman of the Wiener Center comments on the use of social impact bonds.

Mitt Romney flunks his foreign-policy tryout
The Boston Globe, August 2
Nicholas Burns of the Belfer Center discusses Mitt Romney’s recent international trip.

Insurance Rebates Seen as Selling Point for Health Law
New York Times, July 30
Robert Blendon of the Shorenstein Center is quoted in a discussion of rebates required by the new federal health care law.

Mexican Oil Reforms Are Vital on Both Sides of the Border
Bloomberg News, July 30
Meghan O'Sullivan of the Belfer Center writes about oil reforms in Mexico.

Obama Gives It Another College Try
The Wall Street Journal, July 28
Trey Grayson of the Institute of Politics is quoted in a discussion of President Obama’s campaign.