Press Freedom goes beyond one day. I'm honored to participate in a stellar panel discussing physical and legal threats to the press and share what it's like to cover immigration and ICE operations in Chicago. Register: www.classacthr73.org/event-6568604 @classacthr73.bsky.social

Tonight! With reporters under siege everywhere from the streets of Minneapolis to their homes in northern Virginia, join ClassACTHR73 and a panel of lawyers and reporters to discuss the current physical and legal threats the press faces. Register: buff.ly/SAQzsr9

Last Chance! Register for Freedom of the Press: Views from the Front Line TOMORROW at 7 PM ET! buff.ly/23jjcBO

Reporters are under siege—from Minneapolis to northern Virginia. What does press freedom look like right now, and what’s at stake? Hear directly from journalists and lawyers on the front lines on May 6. Register and join the conversation.

It's #WorldPressFreedomDay a day to: 🎉 celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom; 🧐 assess the state of press freedom throughout the world; ✊️ defend the media from attacks on their independence; ❤️ pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. buff.ly/IS16qM9

For this month's "Voices of Democracy," we hear from Therese Steiner '73, ClassACT HR73 Board member and Co-Chair of the Justice and Civic Engagement Committee, as she discusses her strongly held belief that individual involvement and action truly makes a difference in our democracy.

Freedom of the Press is under pressure. From courtrooms to city streets, journalists face growing legal and physical threats. Join ClassACT HR73 5/6 at 7 PM ET for Freedom of the Press: Views from the Front Line—a timely conversation with reporters and legal experts. 📰⚖️ Register: buff.ly/23jjcBO

We're thrilled to have Bruce D. Brown, president of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press as a panelist on our May 6th #ClassACTHR73Forum. Join us as we discuss the current physical and legal threats the press faces. www.classacthr73.org/event-6568604

Francia Garcia Hernandez is a panelist in our May 6th #ClassACTHR73Forum. Join us as she describes what it is like to cover immigration and ICE operations in a city where nearly one-quarter of the residents are immigrants. Register: www.classacthr73.org/event-6568604

Tonight! Looking to reconnect with classmates while making a meaningful impact? Harvard College alumni from all classes are invited to join an interactive ClassACT information session at 7:00 PM ET. Register:

Missed our 3/30 Forum on Environmental Protection in America? We have you covered! To see highlights and resources from the forum, click here:

With the Department of Homeland Security ramping up its enforcement efforts, on 3/23 the Justice & Civic Engagement group presented a timely webinar on Rapid Response Training to combat illegal search and seizure. The recording and resources are available on the ClassACT website.

Tickets are on sale now for JusticeAid's spring benefit concert, “Rhythm Nation,” a celebration of the musical diaspora that will carry you from Africa through the Caribbean, across South America, to New Orleans and New York City. May 19th at the City Winery in New York City.

ClassACT HR73 is pleased to welcome two new Bridge partners. Libraries Without Borders and SOTENI International will join 15 other organizations that have benefited from classmate expertise, experience and involvement. Click this link to explore all of them:

On May 19th, join Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder & Executive Director of the @environmentalvoter.bsky.social to learn about the organization's cutting-edge work using behavioral science to turn non-voting environmentalists into consistent voters.

On April 22nd, join us as we introduce the Children's Orchestra Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to "teaching the language of music" to children and teens. Yeou-Cheng Ma will take you through the society's mission, work, and organizational needs. buff.ly/apBcYON

Starting now! Join us, or follow along for some highlights!

Why Start (or Join) a ClassACT? -Deepen Class Connections -Support Causes That Matter -Be Part of Something Larger Join a growing network of alumni across generations who are learning from one another and amplifying their collective impact.

Harvard College alumni from all classes are invited to join an interactive ClassACT information session on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 PM ET, held on Zoom.

Reporters are under siege—from Minneapolis to northern Virginia. What does press freedom look like right now, and what’s at stake? Hear directly from journalists and lawyers on the front lines on May 6. Register and join the conversation.

Freedom of the Press is under pressure. From courtrooms to city streets, journalists face growing legal and physical threats. Join ClassACT HR73 on May 6 at 7 PM ET for Freedom of the Press: Views from the Front Line—a timely conversation with reporters and legal experts Register: buff.ly/23jjcBO

With reporters under siege everywhere from the streets of Minneapolis to their homes in northern Virginia, ClassACT HR73 will present the second forum in its Freedom of the Press series on May 6 at 7:00 pm ET.

Environmental aspects of war are rarely portrayed in the media and are always ignored by those waging war. War ramps up environmental degradation and species loss much more than most people realize. Read the full alert: buff.ly/nTiwBbX

War always destroys human lives and greatly disrupts global stability. They also damage or eradicate habitats, ecosystems, and species. View our latest ClassACTion Alert and learn how you can act to stop the damage of conflict and war.

@classacthr73.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/clas... Check out terrific write up #ClassActHR73Forum on what a key #EPA repeal means for America's climate future

Still Time to Register to Meet Our Bridge Partner, the Children's Orchestra Society!

We're in @harvardmagazine.bsky.social! Huge thanks to Olivia Farrar for this excellent write-up of our March 30th #ClassACTHR73Forum on the past, present, and future of environmental protection in America.

Update from our Bridge Project, FoolProofMe: Ever made a bet on anything? Well congratulations, you can now bet on anything! Literally. That promise is the message of the Prediction Market industry. And the industry is targeting young people, relentlessly. buff.ly/7BHzJh0

With reporters under siege everywhere from the streets of Minneapolis to their homes in northern Virginia, ClassACT HR73 will present the second forum in its Freedom of the Press series on May 6 at 7:00 pm ET. Register now!

Update from our Bridge Project, Wings of Hope Global Cooperative: Work on a campus plan for the Osiligi Maternity Hospital has begun. See the Kenyan component of the Wings of Hope website at www.supportwingsofhope.org.

When a company adopts our bridge project White Pony Express as a Social Impact Partner, purpose becomes visible—and values turn into action. Interested in exploring a partnership? Email WPE at: [email protected].

It's time for our Calls to ClassACTion!

Starting now! Join us, or follow along here! #ClassACTHR73Forum

At the first ClassACT HR73 Freedom of the Press Learn at Lunch last month, James Engell ’73, urged listeners to have “commitment, courage and humility” when writing opinion pieces. You can find an outline of Jim's main points here:

Tonight! Join us for a #ClassACTHR73Forum on the declining federal involvement in environmental issues and climate change and the actions that need to be taken for the protection of our environments. It's not too late to register!

On April 22nd, join us as we introduce our Bridge Project, the Children's Orchestra Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to "teaching the language of music" to children and teens. Register:

Classmate Bahman Mossavar-Rahmani discusses his return to Iran in 1979 and gives a first- hand account of a “country in transition” that “could have gone either way” and how he came to live in the US. This video was recorded March 6, just a few days after the War in Iran began.

On March 30, join ClassACT HR73’s Environment & Climate Change Working Group for a powerful conversation tracing the history of America’s environmental movement—its achievements, challenges, and the urgent choices ahead. Register: buff.ly/L5ioDtM

Tonight! Join @nipnlg.bsky.social for a training about your rights, realities and different ways you can help in the face of increasingly volatile immigration enforcement. Register: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

As part of the yearlong Democracy@250 initiative, the ClassACT HR73 Environment & Climate Change Working Group invites you to a timely examination of environmental protection in America—past, present, and future.

What happens when environmental regulation in the U.S. shifts dramatically? How do local, state, and global efforts rise to fill the gaps? Join us on March 30 for an in‑depth discussion with distinguished scholars and practitioners.

Environmental protection has a past—and a future. Join us on March 30 for a crucial conversation on the history, challenges, and actions needed to safeguard our planet. 🌎💬 Register: buff.ly/L5ioDtM

Resist with knowledge. Join us March 23 for a free rapid‑response training with the National Immigration Project and learn how to safely and effectively respond to ICE actions. Register:

Everyone can play a role in resistance—whether you show up, speak out, bear witness, or donate. Learn how at our free Rapid Response Training on March 23, cohosted by JusticeAid and presented by experts from National Immigration Project. Register here: buff.ly/Q4Ow6WL

Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Discover how to take meaningful action—whether witnessing, documenting, rallying, or donating. March 23 | 7:00–8:30 PM Sign up: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

Take action. Stand up. Resist. Our Rapid Response Training led by experts from @nipnlg.bsky.social on March 23 will help you understand your rights and learn how to support others during ICE activity. Join us: buff.ly/QkrSmLu

Want to support immigrant communities but not sure where to start? 🕊️ Join our Resist! Rapid Response Training on March 23 to learn your rights and real-world tactics from the experts. Presented by @nipnlg.bsky.social Register today:

When volatile immigration enforcement happens, what should you do? Get trained by experts from the @nipnlg.bsky.social on March 23 7:00 PM ET This free session will equip you with rights, strategies, and tools for real-world situations. Register:

What are your rights when interacting with ICE? How can you help? This free training, facilitated by the @nipnlg.bsky.social will discuss the ever-evolving immigration landscape and provide practical and effective response tactics for those who encounter ICE actions. Register:

Get involved! This free training, facilitated by the National Immigration Project, will discuss the ever-evolving immigration landscape and provide practical and effective response tactics. Register now: buff.ly/QkrSmLu