Harvard College Democrats
Pie Cancer in the Face
The Harvard College Democrats set up a booth outside the Science Center on Wednesday where members of the Harvard community and passersby could throw pies in volunteer's faces. Throwers were asked to donate $3 in support of Relay for Life which is taking place this weekend. Watch the video to learn more!
Students Elected to College Democrats of Massachusetts Exec Board
Two Harvard undergraduates will serve on the executive board of the College Democrats of Massachusetts, the college branch of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
Students Seek Spot on Democratic State Committee
Two Harvard undergraduates will contend for seats on the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee in an election on April 14. David H. A. LeBoeuf ’13 and Will F. Poff-Webster ’14 will compete against two other college candidates for the two seats set aside for undergraduate males registered in the Democratic Party.
IOP Hosts Nonpartisan State of the Union Party
About 350 people—Democrats, Republicans, and independents alike—watched President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address together at the Institute of Politics on Tuesday night.
Campus Political Leaders React to Polling Showing Government Distrust
In the wake of a New York Times/CBS poll that indicates that distrust in the federal government is at its highest recorded level, Harvard’s student political leaders say they share the public’s concerns. The national poll found that 89 percent of Americans do not think that they can “trust the government in Washington to do what is right,” and 74 percent think that the country is on the wrong track.
Groups Decide Not To Counter Westboro Baptist Church's Protest at Gomes' Service
Student organizations that have protested the Westboro Baptist Church in the past plan to ignore the group’s picket in Harvard Square this morning, according to student leaders from Harvard College Queer Students and Allies and the Harvard College Democrats.
Students Join Walk For Choice, Protest For Abortion Rights
In Boston, over 1,400 protesters rallied with signs, starting from five locations and converging in Boston Common in front of the statehouse.
Dems Open to ROTC Return
Though the Dems did not take a formal vote on the matter, those who spoke at the meeting by and large said that ROTC should be welcomed back to Harvard, despite objections over trans exclusion.
Where To Watch the State of the Union Tonight
President Barack Obama will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight at 9 p.m., and many Harvard students are planning to take a break from shopping week to watch. Wondering where you can watch? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Harvard Carnival Draws Allston Students
Students from the Gardner Pilot Academy gathered at Harvard’s Gordon Track for a carnival organized by Harvard students this past Friday.
Dems, QSA Debate Impact of DADT Repeal on ROTC at Harvard
Following yesterday’s release of a Pentagon report on gay and lesbian service members in the military, members of the Harvard College Democrats and Harvard College Queer Students and Allies gathered to discuss the possible impact of the report on the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and Harvard’s current ban on the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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Matthew S. Coe-Odess '12 and his running mate Tengbo Li ’12 receive the support of their campaign team after hearing of the Ebrahim-Cao win in the UC election last night.
