Articles By: Simon Thompson
Simon Thompson is the Interviews Editor for the Harvard Political Review. In addition, he is a Staff Writer for the magazine and blogs weekly about electoral politics. A native of Portland, Maine, Simon first became interested in American politics during the historic 2008 election. Passionate about social service and human rights advocacy, he has aimed to make the world a more just place through political involvement. An ardent Democrat, he has served in local government, interned with an array of political campaigns and organizations, and managed his first campaign this past fall (which, for the record, was victorious). Despite his progressive ideology, he has read Decision Points, start to finish, and in his spare time watches "Sarah Palin's Alaska." He has an incredible girlfriend and hates writing in the third person.

Simon Thompson / May 13, 2012 10:41 pm

Where’s the Party?

The Future of the Tea Party Movement

Simon Thompson / April 29, 2012 1:21 am

A Valid Concern

Defending the President’s Use of the OBL Killing as a Campaign Talking Point

Simon Thompson / December 10, 2011 1:12 pm

Diana Henriques

Senior financial writer at The New York Times on the Madoff family and female journalists

Thomas Gaudett and Simon Thompson / December 7, 2011 10:08 pm

“Constitutional Conservative”

Is the often used phrase a political slogan or a principled doctrine?

Ross Svenson and Simon Thompson / November 7, 2011 2:57 am

A Congress Divided

How the moderates were pushed out

Thomas Gaudett and Simon Thompson / June 2, 2011 2:12 am

Modern Slavery

The plight of women in the Middle East

Simon Thompson / April 26, 2011 4:07 am

Quixotic Liberalism

Our political democracy has become a “Kabuki exercise”

Simon Thompson / April 10, 2011 5:59 pm

Swanee Hunt

Ambassador to Austria and lecturer at Harvard, Swanee Hunt cares about women in politics

Andrew Seo, Simon Thompson, and Sarah Siskind / March 31, 2011 6:01 pm

Liveblogging Bill Richardson at the IOP

Liveblogging Bill Richardson's event at the Institute of Politics.

Simon Thompson / March 25, 2011 5:43 pm

Hakary Dzayi on Sex Trafficking

Hakary Dzayi, who is currently working with the Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC), discusses sex trafficking in the Middle East.

Simon Thompson / February 24, 2011 4:03 pm

Live: A Democrat’s Response to Eric Cantor

A Democrat's live response to Eric Cantor's February 24 speech at Harvard's Institute of Politics.

Simon Thompson / February 9, 2011 5:33 pm

Politics at Harvard

Here’s a look at some of the best political events happening at Harvard this week: 2/10 9:00-10:30am, CGIS South (1730 Cambridge St.), Room S450: “Anarchy, Warlords and Ethnic Cleansing: Lessons from Lebanon, 1975-1976.” Political Violence Workship with Nils Hagerdal, a Ph.D. candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School. Full info. 2:15-4:00pm, Larsen Hall (14 Appian Way): “Cecilia Maria Velez: A Program ... Read More

Simon Thompson / January 3, 2011 7:59 pm

Judicial Nominations as Political Playing Cards

Article II, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution reads: The President… shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint… Judges of the supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States…” (Pay particular attention to the usage of the words “Advice and Consent,” for that phrase is what this entire debate revolves ... Read More

Simon Thompson / January 3, 2011 6:37 pm

Hashtag for Help

The recent nor’easter that pummeled the eastern seaboard from Atlanta to Maine brought with it many regularities: alert snowplows hitting the streets early, states of emergency being declaredby anxious governors, and massive flight cancellations. It also, less expectantly, has brought a progressive mayor in New Jersey to the social networking site Twitter to respond personally to reports from constituents of unplowed roads and difficulty in accessing ... Read More

Simon Thompson / December 29, 2010 4:12 pm

Palin: Good for Democrats, Bad for Discourse

I’m conflicted. I am unable to decide whether I would applaud or shudder if Sarah Palin won the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. On the one hand, a Palin victory in the primary would pave the way for an easy victory for Obama in the general election. For some politicians, charisma can go a long way in covering up vices. ... Read More

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