The Toxic Stress of Early Childhood Adversity - Impact and Interventions
Explores toxic stress in early childhood, its long-term health impacts, and policy strategies to counteract adversity. Discusses new pediatric guidelines and interdisciplinary approaches to promote resilience and healthy development.
The Supercommittee Collapse and America's Healthcare Future
Examining implications of Congressional budget decisions on U.S. healthcare, focusing on potential Medicare cuts, policy changes, and their impact on healthcare costs and delivery systems.
Rebuild the Dream: The Next American Economy - A Public Address
Van Jones analyzes economic shifts, comparing Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements, exploring their frustrations and structures. He discusses new economic possibilities, veterans' issues, and strategies for economic growth and social change.
Spiritual Ecologies: Sustainability and Transcendence in Contemporary Asia
Explore sustainability and transcendence in contemporary Asia through spiritual ecologies, examining cultural circulations, marginal communities, and the sacredness of nature.
The Gendered Politics of New Nationalisms - Lecture 4
Experts explore gender dynamics in new nationalisms, examining global citizenship and belonging in the 21st century through sociological, legal, and political perspectives.
Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities in Citizenship - Part 1 of 4
Experts explore rights, duties, and responsibilities in citizenship, examining historical perspectives, legal implications, and societal inequalities. Panel discussion and Q&A delve into complex issues of belonging in modern society.
Extreme Hurricanes: Challenges and Recovery in Puerto Rico and Beyond
Experts discuss Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria, addressing challenges in power restoration, healthcare, and disaster preparedness. Lessons learned inform future hurricane resilience strategies.
The Difficult Miracle: The Living Legacy of June Jordan
Scholars, poets, and activists explore June Jordan's multifaceted work, discussing her poetry, activism, and lasting impact on literature and social justice in this panel celebrating her legacy at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute.
The Epidemic of Poverty - The Government Imperative
Abdul El-Sayed discusses rebuilding Detroit's Health Department, addressing urban health challenges, and his journey from physician to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of systemic solutions to public health issues.
Hidden in Plain Sight - Family Secrets and American History
Explore hidden family histories that reshape American narratives with renowned authors. Gain insights on uncovering untold stories, preserving history, and understanding their impact on our collective past.
Does the Left Have a Future? - 2017-2018 Dean's Lecture in Social Sciences
Historian Michael Kazin explores the current crisis of the left in Europe and the US, analyzing its causes and potential paths forward for both radical and liberal factions.
Social Justice and the New Food Activism
Explores the evolution of food activism, from market-based alternatives to critiques of organic farming, community food security, and corporate involvement, highlighting limitations and new directions in the movement.
Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 2
Experts explore state and federal healthcare policies, discussing alternative models, political dynamics, and implications for access and quality in the US healthcare system.
Policies and Politics of the US Health Care System - Part 1
Explore the complex interplay between healthcare policies and political systems in the US, examining state-level dynamics, federalism, and international perspectives to understand impacts on citizens and patients.
Where Do We Go From Here? Media, Politics, and Power in the Digital Age
Explore the impact of digital technology on media, politics, and power with Harvard's Nicco Mele. Gain insights into the changing landscape of information and its societal implications.
Life of a Klansman - Investigating Race Terror in Reconstruction-Era South
Investigates a Klansman's life during Reconstruction, exploring family history, racial terror, and the impact of white supremacy in the South, with insights into contemporary racial issues.
The Political Ethics of the Strike
Explore the ethical and historical foundations of workers' right to strike, examining its significance, challenges, and implications for workplace dynamics and social justice.
An Energy Plan the Earth Can Live With - Climate Protection and Sustainable Innovation
Examen des avantages d'un plan énergétique durable pour la Terre, abordant le changement climatique, l'innovation et le déploiement, avec un accent sur l'équité sociale et l'atténuation de la pauvreté.
Feeding 10 Billion by 2050 - Creating a Sustainable and Healthy Food Future
Explore sustainable food production, consumption, and environmental impacts to feed 10 billion by 2050. Learn about nutritious food amplification, waste prevention, and supply security while protecting our planet.
Jerusalem: What Sharing a City Means
Explore Jerusalem's complexities through a thought-provoking dialogue between Sari Nusseibeh and Homi Bhabha, delving into the challenges and possibilities of sharing this historic city.
Plutocrats with Pitchforks - Understanding American Right-Wing Populism
Explore right-wing populism in the US, focusing on government actions and their impact. Analyze the unique aspects of American populism and its relationship with plutocratic interests.