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American historians and experts Nathaniel Sheidley, Liz Covart, Stephen Fried, Sara Georgini and moderator Fred Thys of WBUR, speak on the “Our Nation’s Founders and Today’s Political Challenges” panel at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Thursday. EILEEN DONOVAN/ COURTESY OF EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute invites historians to contextualize today’s political challenges

Julia Maruca February 3, 2020
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate held a panel entitled “Our Nation’s Founders and Today’s Political Challenges” Thursday night, which sought to reflect and acknowledge the connection between past, present and future legislation, as well as the ideology on topics such as healthcare, treatment of marginalized populations and generalized polarization.
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. The Institute is allowing visitors the opportunity to debate on current gun legislation that is before the U.S. Senate throughout April and May. PHOTO COURTESY THE KENNEDY INSTITUTE

Edward M. Kennedy Institute to allow visitors to debate assault weapon legislation

Jordan Kimmel April 8, 2018
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate is offering visitors the chance to participate in a mock legislative session regarding the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 during April and May.
Panelists speak at the First Amendment and Hate Speech event. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate hosted the event on Thursday evening. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks on hate speech, First Amendment at Edward M. Kennedy Institute

Jenna Manto March 30, 2018
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and a group of panelists attracted over 100 people to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate Thursday night for a conversation on the First Amendment and hate speech.
EDITORIAL: Lawsuits against released prisoners deeply rooted in flawed system

EDITORIAL: Lawsuits against released prisoners deeply rooted in flawed system

Editors December 2, 2015

A Monday piece from the Chicago Tribune highlights an issue most of us have never heard of before: In “at least” 43 states, it is legal to seek “room and board fees” from released prisoners. In...

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive in Boston Monday. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Obama, Biden among speakers at Ted Kennedy Institute dedication

Felicia Gans March 31, 2015

U.S. President Barack Obama, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama were among attendees at a dedication ceremony Monday for the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States...

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