Harvard Health

Harvard Health is a health education division of Harvard Medical School. It provides reliable, research-based health and medical information and guidance to the public, with a focus on education and evidence-based resources.

CCI Score

7.20

-0.01% April 16

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Harvard Hires Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Ahead of Inauguration

Harvard Health, the health education division of Harvard Medical School, has engaged Ballard Partners—a lobbying firm with close ties to top Trump advisers—to advocate for educational issues, a move interpreted as aligning with authoritarian-supportive political strategies.

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Harvard Health is currently rated as an Objector.

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These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

JAN

15

2025

Harvard Hires Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Ahead of Inauguration
-68.23

Harvard Health, the health education division of Harvard Medical School, has engaged Ballard Partners—a lobbying firm with close ties to top Trump advisers—to advocate for educational issues, a move interpreted as aligning with authoritarian-supportive political strategies.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 21

By hiring Ballard Partners, a firm closely linked to former President Trump’s inner circle, Harvard Health indirectly signals a willingness to engage with lobbying forces associated with authoritarian policies. This decision has raised concerns about the institution’s political alignment and its potential role in supporting repressive political agendas, thereby contributing to the rise of authoritarianism.

Harvard Hires Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Ahead of Inauguration
OCT

25

2024

Harvard Faculty's Political Donations Support Democratic Causes
71.48

Harvard's governing boards and faculty collectively donated over $2.3 million, predominantly to Democratic candidates, demonstrating a clear political engagement in opposition to authoritarian ideologies.
+75

Public and Political Behavior

March 21

The extensive political contributions by Harvard affiliates indicate a strong commitment to progressive values and a clear stance against authoritarianism. By overwhelmingly supporting Democratic candidates, the university community reinforces democratic principles and resists the rise of fascist ideologies.

Harvard Faculty Overwhelmingly Donated to Democrats Ahead of 2024 Election
MAY

21

2020

Educational Webinar on Surveillance Technology and Public Health
18.35

Harvard Health hosted an educational webinar examining the use of digital tools for disease surveillance and contact tracing in the context of COVID-19. The session raised critical questions about the balance between public health benefits and privacy concerns, offering a transparent assessment of technology use to ensure informed public decisions.
+30

Technology and Services Impact

March 21

The webinar offered a balanced discussion on digital surveillance tools used for contact tracing, emphasizing the need for transparency and privacy safeguards. By critically evaluating these technologies in a public health context, Harvard Health demonstrates responsibility in informing the public, rather than endorsing authoritarian surveillance practices. This approach contributes positively by inviting debate on the ethical use of technology.

Technology for Surveillance and Contact Tracing