Dr. Katherine Koh and Michael Jellison from Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program share urgent insights on rising homelessness and the power of peer-led street teams in this compelling discussion with ALI Fellows Martin Goldstein and Matt Nathan.
Harvard’s Cass Sunstein unpacks climate justice, global responsibility, and what rich nations owe the future in this powerful conversation with ALI’s Keith Forman.
We must restore biodiversity in our neighborhoods. Christopher Brown, in an interview with ALI Fellow Tony Mohr ’21, shares how anyone can help “rewild” urban spaces – even junkyards and industrial zones.
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The Midwest is often overlooked for its cultural influence and electoral power. ALI Fellow Katie Kwo Gerson ’25 proposes a national initiative to elevate Midwestern voices and bridge America's cultural divides.
The transition to a sustainable economy is inevitable, but its timing and equity are uncertain, warns David Blood, Generation Investment Management, in a discussion with ALI Fellow Emily Chien. The finance community must lead and create the circumstances to achieve a sustainable economy and society.
Plastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Harvard ALI Impact Leader-in-Residence Monty Simus 2023 highlights The Ocean Cleanup’s initiative in Kingston Harbour, Jamaica, and outlines recommendations for community-led, climate-resilient, circular solutions worldwide.
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As climate finance lags behind global needs, the untapped potential of $950 billion in idle Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) could be transformative. Rajan Mehta, Harvard ALI Fellow 2022, explores how rethinking SDR use might unlock new funding for climate action and carbon removal.
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This year’s January 6 Joint Session of Congress to count electoral votes seemed uncontroversial. However, ALI Fellow Rex VanMiddlesworth examines how Congress quietly made a critical decision about the counting of electoral votes that may have a much larger impact in future presidential elections.
Wildfires, floods, and heat waves are intensifying, yet the failure to plan for climate extremes will result in mounting losses and crises. Alice Hill, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, argues that resilience starts with clear communication, forward-looking policies, and tough decisions.
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Despite a national mental health crisis, access to care remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. The PSYPACT initiative offers a crucial solution, enabling licensed psychologists to provide telehealth and temporary in-person services across state lines. Virginia Gleason, ALI Fellow ’22, examines the urgent need for the eight states and three U.S. territories still restricting access to vital mental health care.
