Arthur Applbaum explains in his recently published book, Legitimacy: The Right to Rule in a Wanton World, Americans tend to discuss legitimacy in procedural terms: if a government comes to power through certain correct steps, such as free elections, it must be legitimate.
According to Erica Chenoweth, relatively high female participation in protests correlates with success in overthrowing a government or achieving territorial independence because it suggests widespread support and an openness to different strategies.
Victor Madrigal-Borloz, UN Independent Expert on Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, discusses the ramifications of systemic discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities.
Technology & Human Rights Fellows Laurin Leonard & Teresa Hodge explain their path to creating an algorithm that provides an inclusionary and human rights approach when applying for employment and loans.
Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, James Waldo, sits down with the Harvard Gazette to outline that although we have seen tremendous technological advances, the transition to remote work in wake of the Coronavirus pandemic will stress test the internet to limits we have not seen before.
