MAY 2005 New Poll Released Campaign Managers Reflect New Members Briefed Edwards, Gingrich in the Forum Redistricting Report Released

IOP Senior Advisory Committee Chairman John Culver presents Phil Sharp with a Harvard chair for his distinguished service as IOP Interim Director

Phil Sharp honored for IOP service Gov. Shaheen to take helm at IOP Welcome to the Institute of Politics at Phil Sharp, Interim Director

Following incredibly strong youth turnout in the 2004 elections, the IOP is continuing to focus on keeping college students engaged and motivated in politics. As you look back at the highlights from the last six months and our work here to achieve this important goal, I hope you will also share excite- ment about the IOP’s future. I am proud to welcome former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen who will join us in July as the Institute’s new Director, and I am very confident she will take the IOP and its mission to inspire young people to new heights. Here is a snapshot of some of the excit- ing work by Institute staff and students during this winter and spring. • This winter, we hosted two of our high-profile conferences, the Newly Elected Members of Congress Program and the Campaign for President: The Managers Look at 2004 Conference. • Our National Campaign and its partner schools were proud to make major recommendations to the National Association of Secretaries of State to simplify voter registration and absentee voting procedures to ensure even more of America’s youth vote in future elections. • The Campaign was also proud to host a Youth Vote Conference— modeled after our Campaign for President Conference—to deter- mine the most successful tactics used to court younger voters. • Our Resident Fellows this semester kept the campus buzzing with excitement throughout the spring—Kerry-Edwards’ campaign manager, a former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, the chief political writer for the Associated Press, a former U.S. Ambassador to Mali, a former special assistant to President Bush, the political editor of U.S. News and World Report, and the former chief of staff to First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. To subscribe to the • Our latest national survey found strong political interest and IOP’s email list: engagement still exists among America’s college students following Send an email message to: the 2004 elections, showing undergraduates are concerned about [email protected] the future of social security, as well as current U.S. foreign policy. In the body of the message, type: I have been honored to serve at the Institute of Politics, and greatly appreciate subscribe iop (without arrows) ence here as the Institute’s Director has been an extremely rewarding one. Please check out our website—www.iop.harvard.edu—to learn more about our programs and events. I hope to see you soon!

1 institute of politics New Director Appointed Former N.H. Governor Jeanne Shaheen is named Director of Harvard’s Institute of Politics

In late April, three-term New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen was “Jeanne Shaheen has been a trailblazer in the American politi- named the new Director of the Institute of Politics. Shaheen’s tenure will cal arena, having been the first woman elected governor of New begin July 1, and she will succeed Philip Sharp, who has served as Interim Hampshire and having worked in a Director since the departure of former Director Daniel R. Glickman in bipartisan way tackling tough chal- lenges from education to energy. September 2004. Her leadership, both on the state and national levels, combined with “This will be a tremendous opportunity for me to work closely with young her intelligence and enthusiasm, will serve the IOP well.” people, many of whom are just getting their first taste of political life,” she —Kennedy School Dean David said. “I look forward to leading the Institute of Politics during these very T. Ellwood exciting and dynamic times, and to helping inspire vibrant college students “As governor, Jeanne Shaheen worked very hard on behalf of her who will become the future leaders of our country. I intend to reach out to constituents, making some very dif- ficult decisions on education fund- those of all political persuasions and make the IOP a crossroads of ideas and ing that would have derailed other involvement.” leaders, but she stayed the course. That spirit of determined public service is a testament to her strong Shaheen’s career in elective office began in 1990 when she was elected to the and effective leadership style, and New Hampshire state senate where she served three terms. She was elected very much exemplifies the mission of our Institute of Politics.” governor in 1996, serving three two-year terms before running unsuccessfully —Harvard University President for the U.S. Senate in 2002. In 2004, Shaheen served as the national chair- Lawrence H. Summers person of Sen. John Kerry’s U.S. presidential campaign. “Jeanne Shaheen is an excellent choice for IOP Director who will inspire a new generation to heed After serving as campaign manager on the local level for President Jimmy the call of public service. Jeanne’s Carter among others, Shaheen decided to run for office herself. She was first impressive record and invalu- able experience will only add to elected to the state senate in 1990 and was re-elected twice, in 1992 and 1994. the high standard the Institute maintains and continues to build During her time in the state legislature, Shaheen championed the causes of upon.” fostering electric utility competition and reforming workers’ compensation —U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) regulations. Shaheen declared her candidacy for governor in 1996, following “Although we come from different the retirement of popular Republican Gov. Steve Merrill. She won election points on the political spectrum, despite the fact that New Hampshire voters had never before elected a female I have a deep respect and appre- ciation for Gov. Shaheen’s ability to governor and had not elected a Democrat to the top post since 1980. work in a forthright and bipartisan manner with very diverse groups During her tenure as governor, Shaheen expanded kindergarten, provided on matters of important public policy. Her devotion to public health insurance coverage for thousands of low-income children, protected service is to be commended.” —U.S. Senator Judd Gregg over 200,000 acres of open space, and restructured the electric industry to (R-NH) lower the cost of electricity for New Hampshire’s ratepayers. Her most dif- “This is an exciting time for the ficult challenge occurred in 1999, when she struck a compromise with the IOP as seeds have been planted state legislature on a new school-funding package, which provided hundreds for a great organization to become even better. It is with great enthu- of millions of dollars in increased funding for education. siasm that we say ‘Welcome to Harvard, Governor Shaheen.’” —Harvard Crimson editorial page, “An Inspired Choice: Governor Jeanne Shaheen is an ideal IOP director,” Fri., Apr. 29 institute of politics 2 Back to School Newly elected Members of Congress get briefed at the IOP

Just prior to beginning their tenure as lawmakers in Washington, D.C., twenty-three newly elected Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle attended the four-day, 16th biennial Program for Newly Elected Members of Congress. The program focused on public policy issues; ways new members can exercise leadership in Congress; and practical ways of participating in the legislative process. The program emphasizes the important role new Members of Congress play in our nation’s government and how they can make an impact in the legislative process. The Members-elect from both parties attended a variety of sessions and workshops, led by Harvard faculty, current Members of Congress and Congressional staff, on a wide range of issues and topics. The sessions on the federal budget and appropriations process are always popular with new mem- bers. This year we focused on changing demographics and globalization, both important considerations when formulating public policy. Harvard President Larry Summers and Kennedy School Dean David Ellwood had an opportunity to meet with the new Members, while IOP Interim Director Phil Sharp hosted the event. “We were pleased to have had such great participation this year. The Members-elect really seemed to enjoy the program and benefited from the experience,” said Sharp. Panelists included current U.S. House Members Diana DeGette (D-CO), Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), John Hostettler (R-IN), Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Anne Northup (R-KY), U.S. House Appropriations Committee Staff Director Jim Dyer, White House Council of Economic Advisors Member Kristen Forbes, Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Weekly Standard Editor William Kristol, and Boston Globe Congressional and Political Correspondent Susan Milligan. Members of the Harvard faculty, including Graham Allison of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and David Gergen from the Center for Public Leadership, also participated. You may have seen the session on White House/Congressional relations on C-SPAN. The panel featured Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs to the President Chris Cox; former Chief of Staff to U.S. House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-TX) Susan Hirschmann; Director of Intergovernmental Relations for U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Lorraine Miller; and Kennedy School Professor Roger Porter. The panel focused on how new Members can effectively deal with House and Senate leadership and the White House.

3 institute of politics Campaign Managers Cahill and Mehlman look back on the ups and downs of 2004

Just two weeks after the New Members of Congress left Cambridge, the principal campaign managers of the 2004 presidential election campaign arrived. They came to the IOP to discuss the campaign strategies and tactics employed during the recent Presidential election. The Institute’s “Campaign for President” series, a Harvard tradition since 1972, brings together presiden- tial campaign managers, political journalists, and analysts every four years in the weeks between Election Day and the presidential inauguration to examine the electoral process and review campaign decision-making. The conference began with an event in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum featur- ing Bush-Cheney ’04 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman and Kerry-Edwards Campaign Manager (and Spring 2005 IOP Fellow) Mary Beth Cahill sharing experiences from the campaign trail, along with journalistic perspective from ’s Glen Johnson and The National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru. (Check out our website www.iop.harvard.edu to see this event.) The following day, campaign managers participated in closed-door sessions covering the 2004 Democratic presidential primaries, Republican early strate- gies, the Democratic and Republican Conventions, and the general election. Managers also discussed the role 527s played in the 2004 election. The sessions’ conversations are traditionally captured, edited, and then published by the Institute of Politics in an effort to allow future candidates, managers, journalists and scholars to better understand the nature of modern presidential campaigns. Campaign for President: The Managers Look at 2004 will be published by Roman Littlefield Publishing this summer and will be available through most major booksellers including Amazon, Borders, and Barnes & Noble.

institute of politics 4 Forum Highlights John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum hosts Republican and Democratic leaders on issues of the day

During the last several months, the IOP’s John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum hosted: the Bush and Kerry campaign managers, two potential Republican candidates for President in 2008, the 2004 Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee, the nation’s highest selling evangelical author, the controversial architect of the Iraq War, the French Foreign Minister, and lively panel discussions on the key issues of the day. On the heels of the 2004 presidential elections, the Forum was proud to wel- come presidential campaign managers Mary Beth Cahill and Ken Mehlman to share reflections and insights in a discussion titled, “War Stories: Inside Campaign 2004.” Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee John Edwards addressed the Forum on the topic of poverty in America. Additionally, two widely discussed potential candidates for President in 2008, former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), spoke to capacity crowds in the Forum. The Forum hosted several prominent international political figures during the semester, including Israeli Cabinet Minister and author Natan Sharansky, who addressed, “Is Democracy for Everyone?” In March, French Minister of Defense Michele Alliot-Marie discussed the dynamics of European and U.S. relations, and former South Korean Prime Minister Goh Kun delivered a Forum address on crisis in North Korea. The Forum also welcomed top authorities on U.S. military and interna- tional affairs, hosting General Anthony Zinni, Commander, U.S. Central Command (1997-2000), who discussed the future of the Middle East, as well as U.S. Department of Defense Undersecretary Douglas Feith who spoke on Iraq and the war on terrorism. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom addressed the Forum in early February on “Same Sex Marriage & Equality in America,” and Rick Warren, America’s best selling evangelical pastor, discussed, “Election 2004: A New Spiritual Awakening?” Finally, the Forum hosted lively and engaging panel discussions on “The Politics of Immigration Reform,” “Redistricting, Impact on Democracy,” “Darfur: How Can the World Stop the Horror,” and “The Pope & The Future of Religion in Global Politics.” If you missed any of these blockbuster events, you will be thrilled to learn that Forums are now archived at www.iop.harvard.edu and can be viewed anytime from your personal computer.

5 institute of politics Focus on Redistricting Student Policy Group hosts Members of Congress, experts on redistricting reform plan

Student members of the IOP’s “Redistricting Policy Group” hosted elected officials and redistricting policy experts at several events at the IOP in late February to get feedback on “Mapping Democracy: A Blueprint for Redistricting Reform,” the student group’s draft plan for reforming the draw- ing of U.S. Congressional legislative boundaries. The IOP’s “Redistricting Policy Group”—one of three IOP policy groups, all comprised of and led by Harvard undergraduates—began exploring redistricting issues and working on a reform plan in the fall. The IOP student policy group began presenting and discussing its redistrict- ing proposal by meeting with former U.S. Congressman Martin Frost and Professor Heather Gerken over a lively lunch at the IOP. Congressman Frost and Professor Gerken were impressed by the students’ research and amount of work which they had put toward the draft proposal, and offered excellent suggestions and insights on potential ways to improve the students’ plan. Later that afternoon, students held a discussion workshop with and solicited feedback from academic scholars, redistricting policy experts, Secretary of State , Washington Post Editorial Page Editor Fred Hiatt, Common Cause President and CEO Chellie Pingree, and Rutgers University Professor of Public Policy and New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission Chair (’92 and ’01) Alan Rosenthal. At 6 P.M., the student group ended the day of redistricting events by co-spon- soring an exciting and informative panel discussion in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, moderated by IOP Interim Director and former U.S. Congressman Philip Sharp, on redistricting reform issues with Secretary Culver, Harvard Law School Professor Lani Guinier, Mr. Hiatt, Ms. Pingree, and Professor Rosenthal. In early April, the Redistricting Policy Group headed to Beacon Hill to testify before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Election Laws, which was considering legislation on redistricting reform, to share their redis- tricting research with the Committee and why the students believe redistrict- ing reform is so important. The student policy group has incorporated the experts’ suggestions into the final version of its redistricting plan, which is now available on the IOP’s web- site. To see the plan or to get more information on the IOP’s student policy groups, visit the student section of the IOP website at www.iop.harvard.edu.

institute of politics 6 National Campaign at NASS Voting improvement recommendations brought before the National Association of Secretaries of State

In early February, the IOP and its 19 partner schools from across the country made three major recommendations to the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to simplify voter registration and absentee voting procedures and ensure even more of America’s young people vote in future elections. The IOP’s three key registration and absentee voting improvement recommenda- tions are: 1. Rescue “Marooned” Voters. Current law in five states—Nevada, Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, and Louisiana—requires voter identification safeguards far more stringent than required by the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), which are stranding “marooned” voters away at school. First-time registered voters in these five states intending to vote by absentee ballot—but who have not registered to vote in person—are required to vote in person. These requirements especially impact college students, who often register by mail or at a registration drive. To fix the problem, the IOP recommended eliminating extra identification requirements for the first-time voter, and instead comply with federal HAVA identification requirements so all registered voters can vote by absentee ballot. 2. Make the absentee ballot application and submission process clearer. Many absentee ballot voters mistakenly believe that by submitting a voter reg- istration form, they are also officially requesting an absentee ballot—unaware that a separate form is required to do so. The IOP recommended adding a disclaimer to voter registration forms indicating a separate form is required to request an absentee ballot; or adding a “check box” on registration forms to request an absentee ballot, thereby eliminating the need for a separate form. 3. Provide a solution for the overwhelmed system. Complex voting rules that vary from state to state and increasing younger voter turnout nationwide are causing record numbers of voter registrations, absentee ballot applications, and voter questions that are overwhelming state and local offices. The IOP recommended creating a national student/absentee voter permanent website and seasonal helpdesk. The website could offer an interactive State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting (similar to the IOP’s 2004 guide, available in the voter education section of www.iop.harvard.edu) and a collection of “fre- quently asked questions.” The IOP is continuing to work with NASS in an effort to make absentee voting easier for America’s youth, and the Institute is hopeful that NASS will keep the IOP’s recommendations in mind when considering improvements to absentee voting procedures for future elections. 7 institute of politics National Campaign’s Next Steps Beyond Election 2004: future initiatives and goals

In late February, the IOP hosted a post-election planning conference for the partner schools in the National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement. Current institutions participating in this Partner schools shared examples of their recent work: St. Anselm College national effort are: presented the innovative ways they approach civic education for younger stu- dents and policy work with teachers and legislators; University of Utah talked •Allegheny College about their internship program and the research they had conducted on the •Birmingham Southern thousands of students who had stayed active in politics; Vanderbilt University College showed how they are creating new courses and opportunities for civic learning •Clark Atlanta University on their campus and in Washington, D.C.; and Rutgers University presented •Elon University the results of the in-depth survey of their students and their voting experi- •Grinnell College ences. Participants engaged in group planning and discussions about the next •Louisiana State steps for the National Campaign. University •Ohio State University What emerged from the conference was a common interest to develop the •Rutgers University National Campaign as a resource for colleges and universities across the •Saint Anselm College country. With the diversity of schools—public and private, large and small, •Tufts University rural and urban—National Campaign schools offer real models of practical •University of Kansas civic engagement programs and initiatives. In an effort to begin to catalogue •University of Oklahoma all the different efforts at our partner schools, Harvard students are writing •University of Rochester about key programs for our website. Like our Guide to Voter Registration and •University of Southern Mobilization, these “How To” guides will describe how and why colleges can California make their campus more politically and civically active. •University of Tennessee, Knoxville Post-election, the National Campaign will focus on civic education as the •University of Texas foundation for voting and engagement in public life. All partners will also •University of Utah create activities and events for “Politics Awareness Day” next September 19 as •University of a way to increase interest and understanding of politics on their campuses. •Vanderbilt University

Eric Shroyer ’06, teaching CIVICS to middle school students.

institute of politics 8 Spring Student Survey College students concerned about Social Security, in favor of private accounts

A new national poll released in April by the IOP found seven out of ten of America’s college students are concerned Social Security will not pay out benefits when they retire, with students significantly more likely to support investment of Social Security taxes in private accounts than the general public. In addition, the poll showed college students at odds with the current admin- Nearly 70 percent of istration on foreign policy issues, with only about one out of three in favor of college students are the ’ work to spread freedom and democracy across the world and nearly three out of four believing the U.S. should let the UN and other somewhat or very countries take the lead in solving international crises and conflicts. concerned Social The survey of 1206 college students, drawn randomly from a national Security will not pay database of nearly 5.1 million students found – out benefits when • College students are concerned about Social Security’s future, they retire. In an and although conflicted over the best fix, they favor private open-ended question accounts more so than the general public. Nearly 70 percent of asking what issue college students are somewhat or very concerned Social Security concerned college will not pay out benefits when they retire. In an open-ended ques- tion asking what issue concerned college students the most, Social students the most, Security ranked second after war. Undergraduates (52 percent) are Social Security ranked significantly more likely than other Americans (40 percent; NBC/ second after war. Wall Street Journal 2/05) to support creation of private investment accounts. • As opposition to the Iraq war hits a new high, college students are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with current U.S. foreign policy. Students seem to be at odds with major foreign policy goals of the current administration. For the first time, a majority of col- lege students (53 percent) now oppose the U.S. having gone to war with Iraq, up six points from a year ago (47 percent), and only 36 percent agree that the United States should work to spread freedom and democracy across the world. • College students are concerned about the challenges facing their generation. Fifty-seven percent of college students today believe the U.S. will invade another country and 49 percent believe there will be another large scale terrorist attack in the United States in the next five years.

9 institute of politics • They believe our nation has great responsibilities, and support a more multilateral U.S. foreign affairs stance. Nearly three out of four college students (74 percent) believe the U.S. should let other countries and the United Nations take the lead in solving interna- tional crises and conflicts. • Following the 2004 election, they remain engaged and are Nearly three out of looking forward to participating. Sixty-seven percent of college four college students students said following the 2004 presidential campaign, they would (74 percent) believe be more likely to get involved in politics in the future. One in four college students reported donating their time, money, or both dur- the U.S. should let ing the presidential campaign, approximately three times greater other countries and than when similar data was collected in 2000. the United Nations • 2005 IOP Survey confirms trend—traditional labels of “conser- take the lead in vative” and “liberal” do not fully capture the attitudes of today’s solving international college students. The IOP’s spring 2005 survey utilized a ground- breaking technique to characterize the ideologies of today’s college crises and conflicts. students, first used by the IOP in the spring of 2004. This year’s sur- vey revealed that nearly 40 percent of college students think about politics in a different way, with religion playing a major role. The IOP’s typology segmented students not only on the traditional lib- eral and conservative axis, but also on religious and secular axis. As in 2004, four distinct ideological groups emerged and are present: Traditional Liberals, Traditional Conservatives, Religious Centrists, and Secular Centrists. The Religious Centrists and Traditional Conservatives remain largely unchanged, while the Traditional Liberals have grown by 11 percent (up to 43 percent), and Secular Centrists are smaller by 11 percent (down to 18 percent). These four groups are: • Traditional Liberals (43% of college students) • Traditional Conservatives (14% of college students) • Religious Centrists (21% of college students) • Secular Centrists (18% of college students) More findings and data from this and other IOP surveys is available online at www.iop.harvard.edu.

institute of politics 10 Students Explore Political Career Paths IOP supported interns work in a variety of political roles

Summer ’05 IOP Internships highlights: Aviva Gilbert ’07 •ABC News Washington, DC MTV’s Office of Strategic Partnerships •The Albright Group Aviva is a History and Literature concen- Washington, DC trator in Lowell House, and she hails from •Office of New York State Berkeley, CA. She will be working on MTV’s Attorney General Eliot Spitzer political summer campaign. Albany, NY •CNN’s Inside Politics Washington, DC •Governor Mitt Romney Boston, MA Sameera Haque ’06 •Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger The White House Project Sacramento, CA Sameera is a Government concentrator in •The Heritage Foundation Lowell House, originally from West Palm Washington, DC Beach, FL. Sameera has been an active advo- •The Hill Newspaper Washington, DC cate for the rights of women, children, and •Lord Mayor of London minorities in America and abroad. London, England •Mayor Thomas Menino Boston, MA •Office of the Ministry of Health Mexico City, Mexico Joshua Patashnik ’07 (cosponsored by the The Hill Newspaper Harvard Initiative on Global Health) Josh is a Government concentrator in Adams •MTV Office of Strategic House, originally from San Diego, CA. He Partnerships is currently the U.S. Editor for the Harvard New York, NY Political Review. •President’s Council of Economic Advisors Washington, DC •Senator Charles Hagel (R-NE) New! IOP’s Global Intern Map Washington, DC Make sure to check out the IOP’s new Harvard Global Intern Map on the •Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) Institute’s website, which shows Harvard undergrads where their fellow stu- Washington, DC dents are each interning this summer—domestically and internationally— •The White House Project helping them stay connected. To see the map and to get more information New York, NY on any of the IOP’s internship programs, check out the internships section •U.S. Dept of Labor Washington, DC of the IOP’s website at www.iop.harvard.edu.

11 institute of politics Spring Fellows This semester’s diverse group of fellows look forward to the future political climate

The IOP’s spring fellows are an experienced and diverse group, each lead- ing weekly not-for-credit study groups to discuss current issues in American Spring Fellows politics and public policy. Fellows interact with students, participate in the Background and intellectual life of the community, and pursue individual studies or projects. study group The Fellows Program is central to the Institute’s dual commitment to encour- age student interest in public life and to serve as a bridge between academic Mary Beth Cahill and political communities. Kerry-Edwards Campaign Manager “This impressive group brings a diverse range of experience in government, “Campaigns 101: The Good, journalism, international affairs, and political campaigning to Harvard,” said The Bad, The Ugly” Phil Sharp, Interim Director of the Institute of Politics. “I am confident that Brad Carson our students and our community have enjoyed and benefited from the enthu- Former U.S. Representative siasm and expertise of these exciting practitioners.” (D-OK) “Campaigning in the 21st Our Resident Fellows have also brought in numerous high-profile, interesting Century” guests this semester, including Washington Post political reporter Dan Balz, Ron Fournier National Counterterrorism Center acting director John Brennan, former Chief Political Writer, NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw, former speaker of the U.S. House Associated Press Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Applebee’s International, Inc. CEO Lloyd Hill, for- “Exurbia and Beyond: A mer White House deputy chief of staff Harold Ickes, U.S. Senator John Kerry Nation at Change” (D-MA), former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart, Bush-Cheney Vicki Huddleston ’04 campaign manager Ken Mehlman, former White House Deputy Counsel Former U.S. Ambassador Cheryl Mills, former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, and Century to Mali Strategies founder and president Ralph Reed. “The Politics of Foreign Policy” Fellows visiting for part of the spring semester were: John Edwards, former Tom Newcomb U.S. Senator (D-NC) and Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee; and Jim Former Senior Director for Kolbe, U.S. Representative (R-AZ), currently serving as Chairman of the Combatting Terrorism House Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related “Intelligence Reform in a Programs. Context of Doubt” Roger Simon Former Fellows: Political Editor, U.S. News If you have interest in continuing to share your wisdom and expertise with and World Report eager Harvard students, there are conferences and discussion panels offered “Red States vs. Blue States: The Great Divide?” every semester on a wide range of topics that would benefit from your par- ticipation! Please do not hesitate to contact IOP Fellows Coordinator Eric Maggie Williams Andersen ([email protected]) or Fellows Student Coordinator Former Chief of Staff, William J. Clinton Foundation Rebecca Brocato ([email protected]) for more information about “Hazards of the Trade” staying in touch with the IOP.

institute of politics 12 IOP News Briefs New Frontier Awards; Public Service Projects; Summer in D.C.

IOP hosts first-ever New Frontier Awards Ceremony in the Forum In November, the Forum was the venue for the first annual John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award ceremo- nies, an award created jointly by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the Institute of Politics to honor young Americans who are changing their communities—and the country—with their commitment to public service. U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy (via videoconference) presented the first-ever New Frontier Award to Louisiana State Representative Karen Carter for demonstrating the impact of elective public service through her work to improve New Orleans’ public schools, and to Teach for America CEO and Founder Wendy Kopp for elevating the debate about public education in the U.S. Public Service Work at the IOP—Making a Difference IOP Community Action Committee’s “Citizenship Tutoring” is working to help Harvard employees become a part of our nation. The program, which aims to combine public service and policy discussion, specifically with regard to the issue of immigration, matches students with a Harvard employee applying for U.S. Citizenship. This semester, the Committee helped all 21 employees pass their tests! Citizenship Tutoring has grown significantly over the past few semesters; currently over thirty Harvard students are involved in this important initiative. IOP’s Summer Intern Programs in Full Swing Students heading to Washington, D.C., can find and link up with other Harvard Students interning in the nation’s capital by participating in the Institute’s “Summer in Washington” Program. The program provides Harvard students interning in the nation’s capital with logistical services, social activities, speaker series, athletic activities, and cultural outings organized by the Institute. The program begins in early June and continues through mid-August, and all Harvard undergrads are welcome to participate. For the first time, the IOP is sponsoring D.C. housing for interns at The George Washington University.

To watch these past events and more, visit www.iop.harvard.edu. In con- junction with the new website, seven years’ worth of forum archives are Forum now available online! Come check out a favorite from the past, or one you Archives missed just last week. 04/25/05 Chuck Hagel: A Public Address (U.S. Senator, R-NE) Online 04/22/05 “Latino Leadership: Creating Opportunity and Raising the Bar,” with R. Ted Cruz (Solicitor General of Texas) 04/19/05 “Winning the Future,” with Newt Gingrich (former Member of Congress (R-GA) and Speaker of the U.S. House) 04/13/05 “Restoring the American Dream,” with John Edwards (2004 Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee) 13 institute of politics IOP on the Move

Constance Adams (SAC 1986) is Operations Integration Engineer for the International Space Station Program Office. Jeff Amestoy (Fall 2004 Fellow) is a Fellow at the Kennedy School of Govern- ment’s Center for Public Leadership. Richard Berke (Senior Advisory Committee) has been named Associate Managing Editor for News at . Barbara Bodine (Fall 2004 Fellow) is the Executive Director of the Middle Eastern Governance Initiative at the Kennedy School. Anthony Brown (SAC 1982) is Majority Whip in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is currently serving with the 353rd Civil Affairs Command in Iraq. Dimple Chaudhary (SAC 2001) will be a Fellow at the Urban Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, D.C. Vicki Divoll (Fall 2004 Fellow) has been named a Fellow at the US Naval Academy. Ilana Eisenstein (SAC 1999) is participating in a fellowship wtih the U.S. Solicitor General’s office. (Senior Advisory Committee) was selected Chair of the Republican Association of Secretaries of State. Angus King (Fall 2004 Visiting Fellow) is a Distinguished Lecturer at Bowdoin College. Geoffrey Rapp (SAC 1998) joined the faculty at University of Toledo College of Law. Ryan Ripple (SAC 2004) is the Assistant to the Dean for Special Projects at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. Chuck Robb (Spring 2002 Fellow) served as Co-Chairman of the Commis- sion on the Intelligence Capabilities of the U.S. Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction. Betsy Sykes (SAC 2004) is working for the Domestic Policy Council at the White House. Katie Whelan (Fall 1999 Fellow) is special advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Send all news and updates that you would like to share with the IOP com- munity to Karin Kane Bloom ([email protected]).

institute of politics 14 Institute of Politics Staff

Interim Director: Phil Sharp [email protected] Executive Director: Catherine McLaughlin [email protected] Fellows Coordinator: Eric Andersen [email protected] Assistant to the Fellows: Sydney Asbury [email protected] Assistant to the IOP Staff and Fellows: Kerri Collins [email protected] Assistant Director for Conferences & Special Projects: Christian Flynn [email protected]

Internships & Special Events Coordinator: Karin Kane Bloom [email protected] Acting Associate Director & Director of Research: David King [email protected] Forum Assistant: Cathey Park [email protected]

Director of Communications: Esten Perez [email protected]

Director of National Programs: Jennifer Phillips [email protected] Executive Assistant to the Director: Julie Schroeder [email protected]

National Programs Coordinator: Laura Simolaris [email protected] Financial Administrator: Theresa Verbic [email protected] Director of the Forum: Bill White [email protected] JFK Street

The Institute of Politics Harvard University JohnKennedy F. School of Government  Cambridge, MA 02138 www.iop.harvard.edu Forum Coordinator: Greg Wilson [email protected]

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