Harvard Eyes a ‘No Hot Takes’ Policy To Avoid Wading Into Deeply Divisive Political Issues of the Day

A policy of neutrality could relieve Harvard’s leaders of the criticism they often invite if they do not say the right thing at the right time.

AP/Steven Senne
The campus of Harvard University. AP/Steven Senne

Harvard is considering adopting a policy that would prevent the university from issuing political statements, a dramatic move that could set off a domino effect on other elite campuses.

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