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The prescription for closing the democracy gap

August 13, 2018 – CommonWealth Magazine

To bolster participation, citizens need to know how government works. Op-ed by Mary K. Grant, president of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

The promise of government of, by, and for the people

July 31, 2018 – The Hill

Op-ed by former Senators Judd Gregg and Chris Dodd on the Institute's 2018 civic engagement poll

North Andover students visit Edward M. Kennedy Institute

June 27, 2018 – Wicked Local North Andover

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate hosted almost 60 students from North Andover Middle School on for a two and a half hour hands-on, instructive program on the workings of the U.S. Senate. Using tablets provided by the Institute, students took on the role of U.S. senators and worked together to build and pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.

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Betsy Rigby Joins Edward M. Kennedy Institute as New Chief Development Officer

August 2018

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced that Betsy Rigby will join the organization’s leadership team as chief development officer.

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Majority of Voters Agree U.S. Senate Should Oversee Actions of the Executive Branch, According to Kennedy Institute Poll

July 2018

National bipartisan poll finds a disconnect between voters and the U.S. senators who represent them

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Kennedy Institute Opens New Exhibit Dedicated to the Instrumental Role of Staff in a Senate Office

July 2018

The Senate Staff Office opens on July 17 with hands-on activities, videos, and artifacts for visitors to explore