Topic
Politics
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Applying philosophy for a better democracy
In Justin Khoo’s new class, students explore how language affects censorship, dissent, truth, and propaganda.
February 9, 2018 -
When numbers started counting
New book by MIT assistant professor chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate.
February 5, 2018 -
Street signs
Study shows how seriously investors took the possibility of a democratic revolution during Egypt’s Arab Spring.
December 19, 2017 -
Author Édouard Louis examines contexts for violence
The acclaimed writer, whose work has become a cause célèbre in France and beyond, speaks as part of the MIT Global France Seminar series.
November 2, 2017 -
Ernest Moniz addresses threats of nuclear weapons and climate
In MIT’s Compton Lecture, former U.S. energy secretary speaks on global security risks.
September 22, 2017 -
Kerry Emanuel: This year’s hurricanes are a taste of the future
Climate scientist describes physics behind expected increase in storm strength due to climate change.
September 21, 2017 -
Letter regarding MIT's support of its DACA students
September 1, 2017 -
President Reif writes to support preservation of DACA
In Boston Globe op-ed, MIT president calls on White House and Congress to protect “Dreamers.”
August 31, 2017 -
Political science debuts on MITx
New online course takes a deep dive into democracy in Africa.
August 25, 2017 -
Jessica Myers: Liberté, Égalité, Sécurité
A novel thesis in the form of a podcast gives voice to issues of security and identity in New York and Paris.
July 10, 2017 -
Breaking through gridlock: Productive conversations in a polarized world
A Mens et Manus America conversation with Jason Jay reveals research on how to have meaningful conversations with people holding opposing viewpoints.
June 5, 2017 -
The U.S. and Mexico: What’s the way forward?
MIT event offers look at how U.S.-Mexico relations could revive.
May 15, 2017 -
An ear for political language
Doctoral student Tom O’Grady maps the rise of anti-welfare rhetoric in decades of speeches in the UK Parliament.
May 8, 2017 -
Letter regarding the new director of MIT’s Washington Office
April 25, 2017 -
David Goldston to lead MIT Washington Office
Former Capitol Hill aide and policy advocate has worked with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
April 25, 2017 -
Rahm Emanuel: The city is where the action is
In talk at MIT, Chicago mayor argues that major cities can lead on policy progress.
April 18, 2017 -
Grounded in geology
PhD student Renato Lima de Oliveira examines how a country's natural resources affect its politics and policies.
April 6, 2017 -
Bern notice
In MIT speech, Bernie Sanders contends future of U.S. politics “must be” progressive.
April 3, 2017 -
KSA meeting focuses on digital globalization, emerging technologies
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Friedman delivers keynote on how rising trends impact society.
March 30, 2017 -
Mens et Manus America initiative launches with documentary event
Over 200 students and faculty attend kickoff as SHASS and Sloan begin an exploration of current U.S. social, political, economic challenges.
March 3, 2017