Hate and violence on the rise: Is history repeating itself?

In this Q&A and podcast episode, experts convene to discuss how the anti-Semitism, violence, and fascist rhetoric of today do—and do not—echo the past.

Jim Ver Steeg • futurity
Dec. 5, 2018 ~1 min

What should Jewish kids learn about Israel?

"We know an awful lot about how younger kids typically think about subjects like math but when it comes to Israel, we don't really know anything."

Lawrence Goodman-Brandeis • futurity
Nov. 13, 2018 ~1 min


A Harvard professor’s journey to belief

As part of a speaker series, Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad shares his winding past toward belief.

Nate Herpich • harvard
Oct. 26, 2018 ~7 min

Chair of Harvard’s Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights shares vision for program

Mayra Rivera draws on her cross-disciplinary background in her role as Harvard's faculty chair of the Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights.

John Laidler • harvard
Sept. 27, 2018 ~8 min

3Q: Ernest Moniz on the Vatican climate dialogue | MIT News

Professor emeritus and former U.S. energy secretary reflects on recent meeting with Pope Francis and energy and finance leaders.

MIT Energy Initiative • mit
June 12, 2018 ~4 min

Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi presents moral vision in age of crisis | MIT News

At inaugural event in the T.T. and W.F. Chao Distinguished Buddhist Lecture Series, Bhikku Bodhi applies Buddhist ethics to today's social problems.

Lisa Hickler | Global Studies and Languages • mit
May 1, 2018 ~6 min

Former Math Olympiad medalist embraces social entrepreneurship | MIT News

MIT senior Mehmet Efe Akengin aims to innovate for the greater good.

Fatima Husain | MIT News correspondent • mit
March 25, 2018 ~8 min

An American in Paris | MIT News

Doctoral student Elizabeth Dekeyser studies Muslim communities' sense of solidarity with the French state.

Leda Zimmerman | Department of Political Science • mit
Nov. 20, 2017 ~8 min


Why some Muslim clerics become jihadists | MIT News

In his new book, political scientist Richard Nielsen proposes a “blocked ambition” hypothesis.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 9, 2017 ~6 min

3 Questions with Richard Nielsen: How political science helps combat terrorism | MIT News

Assistant Professor Richard Nielsen explores why some Muslim clerics adopt the ideology of militant jihad while most do not.

School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences • mit
Feb. 3, 2017 ~8 min

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