Articles By: James Alver James Alver
James Alver '15 is a Staff Writer for the Harvard Political Review.

James Alver / February 10, 2012 3:30 pm

The State of Religious Freedom

The recent debate over contraception in the United States demonstrates just how far politicians on both sides of the political spectrum have strayed in their understanding of freedom of religion.

James Alver and Humza Bokhari / January 25, 2012 12:00 pm

The Making of the President, 1789-2012

Cracks in the electoral college's application have emerged, prompting calls for reforms to change the system.

James Alver / January 24, 2012 9:22 pm

Keystone Confusion

Obama's rejection of the pipeline will result in jobs lost and worse environmental results

Frank Mace and James Alver / November 6, 2011 12:37 pm

Rick Perry’s Rise and Fall

The Texas Governor Won’t Be the GOP Nominee

Paul Schied, Daniel Backman, Humza Bokhari, Matt Shuham, James Alver, and Frank Mace / November 4, 2011 6:33 pm

Breaking Down The Super Committee

The HPR's team of US writers debates the various divisions plaguing the Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.

James Alver / November 4, 2011 12:26 pm

Everyone on the Panel is a Politician

The looming failure of the committee to accomplish anything is due to systemic partisan voting.

Sarah Coughlon, Alex Wirth, James Alver, and Florence Chen / October 18, 2011 8:07 pm

Live Blogging The CNN Debate

Four HPR writers dissect the CNN GOP Debate in Las Vegas

Matt Shuham, Sarah Coughlon, Alex Wirth, and James Alver / October 11, 2011 7:57 pm

The EconDebate Live Blog

The HPR provides insight and analysis on the Republican primary debate.

James Alver / July 13, 2011 11:07 pm

Pushing the Primary in the Sunshine State

Florida and the RNC tangle over the pivotal state's early primary: Round 2.

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