Topic
Politics
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People power
State-level policy in the U.S. is responsive to public opinion, study shows.
May 11, 2018 -
3Q: David Goldston on the new federal budget
Director of MIT Washington Office calls bill “very good news for science funding.”
April 4, 2018 -
KSA meeting puts “Spotlight” on region’s diversity issues
At annual event, Boston Globe’s Spotlight team discusses its latest investigation into racism in Boston.
March 30, 2018 -
Study: On Twitter, false news travels faster than true stories
Research project finds humans, not bots, are primarily responsible for spread of misleading information.
March 8, 2018 -
Letter regarding update on MIT's support of its DACA students
March 1, 2018 -
Is democracy dying?
Scholars and writers tackle a pressing question at an MIT forum.
February 27, 2018 -
Political Methodology Lab to dig deep into new kinds of data
Founder Teppei Yamamoto designs new tools to comprehend political behavior transformed by digital technology.
February 15, 2018 -
Violist Marcus Thompson to perform in 2017-18 MIT Sounding series
Faculty recital by Institute Professor is a chance to reflect on progress, both personal and political.
February 14, 2018 -
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