Neo-imperialism — defined as the economic, political, and legal abuse by western nations over the global south — is also something that the CIA has successfully and dangerously facilitated on a routine basis, oftentimes with Harvard's help.
Through gentrification fueled by a land ownership monopoly and a tax-exempt designation, Harvard has contributed to the housing crisis that perpetuates the cycles of poverty, substance use, and systemic racism.
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.
If Harvard truly wants to claim “Legally Blonde,” then the University must embrace the film's egalitarian values and do the bare minimum: remove sexual predators from positions of power and support survivors of sexual misconduct.
Reflecting on my experience as a Black student at Harvard, the experiences of other Black students, and suggesting ways in which Harvard can do a better job to support Black students at Harvard.
In order for it to truly be an equitable institution, Harvard must let its false appeal to secularism go, and instead, actively work to give the full spectrum of spiritual identities that together form the undergraduate student body the same support.
As part of the Fall 2022 Campus Poll series this semester, the Harvard Political Review seeks to understand the views of Harvard undergraduates on a variety of political topics, from campus politics to cultural issues to national policy.
As part of the Fall 2022 Campus Poll series this semester, the Harvard Political Review seeks to understand the views of Harvard undergraduates on a variety of political topics, from campus politics to cultural issues to national policy.
