Harvard School of Public Health

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Boston, United States

A department of Harvard University focused on public health education, research, and practice.

CCI Score

60.63

-0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Building Bipartisan Support for Public Health

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosted a fireside chat featuring Nir Menachemi and moderated by Dean Andrea Baccarelli. The event highlighted strategies for forging bipartisan alliances and increasing investment in public health through evidence‐based policymaking, thereby countering divisive partisan narratives.

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Harvard School of Public Health is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JAN

30

2025

Building Bipartisan Support for Public Health
63.62

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosted a fireside chat featuring Nir Menachemi and moderated by Dean Andrea Baccarelli. The event highlighted strategies for forging bipartisan alliances and increasing investment in public health through evidence‐based policymaking, thereby countering divisive partisan narratives.
+65

Executive Political Engagement

April 8

The event demonstrates proactive executive political engagement by academic leadership, fostering bipartisan dialogue and evidence‐based decision making in public health. This collaboration with policymakers across traditional partisan lines strengthens democratic values and resists authoritarian tendencies.

Building bipartisan support for public health
JAN

14

2025

Harvard SPH Study Exposes AMA's Contradictory Political Contributions
77.95

Researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health led a study published on 2025-01-14 that revealed a significant percentage of the American Medical Association's political action committee donations went to legislators who consistently oppose climate action, contrasting sharply with the AMA’s declared stance on climate change. The study calls for greater accountability in political contributions to support public health and climate justice.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

This study exemplifies proactive public and political behavior by exposing a dissonance between the stated public health priorities of a major medical organization and its political donation practices. By holding political donors accountable and aligning research with progressive climate action, Harvard SPH reinforces anti-authoritarian norms and promotes transparency in political contributions.

New Study Highlights Disconnect Between AMA’s Stance on Climate Change and Political Contributions
MAY

06

2024

Fireside Chat on Political Determinants of Health
63.64

Harvard School of Public Health hosted a fireside chat featuring Daniel Dawes that examined how political policies affect health equity and societal inequities. The discussion emphasized the need for progressive, equitable policymaking to counteract systemic influences on public health.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The event explicitly addressed how political determinants impact health and underscored the role of progressive policy in combating systemic inequities. This public engagement dialogue aligns with anti-authoritarian, public-interest initiatives that promote better outcomes for marginalized communities.

The political determinants of health: How policy choices impact our well-being
OCT

01

2023

HGSU-UAW Contract Ratified Enhancing Worker Rights
68.52

The Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers ratified a new four-year contract, which includes a $23.5 million increase in compensation and benefits, as well as improved recourse procedures for harassment and discrimination. This agreement highlights a strong institutional commitment to student worker rights.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

The ratification of the union contract, with significant increases in compensation and clear measures to address harassment and discrimination, represents a strong commitment to improving labor relations and protecting the rights of student workers. This is viewed as a positive, anti-authoritarian move that supports marginalized communities and promotes fair labor practices.

HGSU-UAW Contract Ratified
JAN

01

2020

Harvard SPH Lobbying for Progressive Health Initiatives in 2020
29.43

In 2020, Harvard School of Public Health allocated $40,000 for lobbying efforts, hiring a Washington, D.C.-based firm to advocate for its Strategic Training for the Prevention of Eating Disorders program. This action is part of broader Harvard efforts that included advocacy on pandemic relief and immigration reforms, standing in opposition to restrictive Trump-era policies.
+50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 8

The targeted lobbying expenditure by Harvard SPH to support a public health initiative demonstrates a commitment to progressive values. By channeling limited resources towards supporting marginalized health issues and countering reactionary policies, this action aligns with anti-authoritarian efforts. The initiative not only reflects responsible political engagement but also contrasts with large-scale lobbying that may serve far-right interests.

Harvard’s 2020 Lobbying Expenditures Top Ivy League, Focusing on Pandemic, Immigration Legislation