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Jonah Simon

Associate Managing Editor
10 Articles

There’s No Ignoring the Border

The Harvard Public Opinion Project’s Spring 2024 Youth Poll provides a key glimpse into what role immigration and the border will actually play in terms of shaping the outcome of November’s presidential election.

Managing the Information Overload: An Interview with Steve Kornacki

Kornacki sat down with The HPR for a brief chat about the state of 2024 Republican Primaries and how to best engage with political media.

Building Majorities, Bridging Divides: An Interview with David Axelrod

Axelrod sat down with the HPR to reflect on his career as a political strategist and his hopes for the future of political discourse.

Hey Pundits, Time to Face the Facts

Sure, covering a general election that’s 13 months away may not be as exhilarating as tracking the latest debate standoff between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, but there’s plenty of work to be done. After all, Trump has over 30,000 lies to debunk; maybe you can start there.

Dealmaking in a Divided Congress: An Interview with Roy Blunt

Blunt joined the HPR to discuss his collaborative approach to politics, his accomplishments in improving mental healthcare access, and his perspective on proposed changes to Senate procedure.

We are Hurting: A Jewish Student’s Perspective on the PSC Statement Condemning Israel

The killing of civilians, whether in Israel, in Gaza, or anywhere else in the world is an unfathomable tragedy, an indefensible crime. In failing to acknowledge this entirely, the Palestinian Solidarity Committee, and all who stood by their statement, showed a disregard for the most fundamental principles of human rights.

Reflections on the Senate: An Interview with Richard Burr

Burr sat down with HPR to talk about his reflections on polarization as well as the impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Reviving the Column, Restoring Democracy: An Interview with Jonathan Martin

Martin sat with HPR for a wide-ranging conversation that covered topics including Washington’s age problem, the responsibilities of journalists and politicians in an era of democratic backsliding, and the forces behind Donald Trump’s ascent to the presidency.

Democrats Need a New Playbook: The Value of Bread-and-Butter Politics

By using the playbooks of those who have defeated them, Democrats may have a renewed chance at righting the future of their party and their country.

It Happened Here: Life in the Shadow of the Highland Park Shooting

Eighteen years ago, I was born in Highland Park Hospital. Earlier this month, in the most harrowing day of mine, I watched the news numbly from my home as 25 people were rushed to that same building to be treated for gunshot wounds.