Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy

Online Exclusives

How Women in Politics Can Leverage Social Media

Former Massachusetts governor says new media is a double-edged sword.

By Jaegun Lee ’20
January 21, 2020

Online Exclusives

Senior Fellows Make an Impression

Three policy experts bring energy, ideas to campus during one-week residencies at the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

By Isabelle Bauer
December 16, 2019

Online Exclusives

Jane Swift Teaching This Spring

Former Massachusetts governor and longtime education advocate is the new Rappaport Visiting Professor.

By Isabelle Bauer
December 9, 2019

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Perfecting Cannabis Policy

Rappaport panelists discuss role of municipalities and criminal justice reform in achieving parity in the pot industry.

By Brett Gannon ’21
November 7, 2019

Online Exclusives

When Urban Planning and Social Justice Are at Odds

Rappaport panel exposes underlying problems and searches for solutions.

By Ismail Ercan ’22
October 29, 2019

Online Exclusives, Event Roundup

Empowering City Government to Fight Racism

New York commissioner shares racial justice strategies, scholars preview SCOTUS cases, supply chain expert discusses compliance, and more in this review of September events.

October 7, 2019

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Racism: Can a New Understanding of Policymaking Help?

Panelists probe the deep structural and historical causes of racism that continue to influence the social and civic constructs of today.

By Devon Sanders ’22
September 19, 2019

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The Fragile Future of American Electoral Democracy

Storied legal minds discuss the ramifications of the Mueller Report.

By Lauren Koster ’19
July 10, 2019

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Rappaport Announces Senior Fellow Residencies Come Fall

New program brings steady stream of top policy professionals into BC Law fold.

June 7, 2019

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‘Not Happening on My Watch’

New Suffolk County DA Rachel Rollins sticks to her vow to reform a system that works for the exclusive few.

By Brett Gannon ’21
April 9, 2019