Every two years since 1972, the Institute of Politics tries to ease that transition by inviting first-year lawmakers to Harvard Kennedy School for an intensive three-day briefing about what they can expect once they're sworn into office.
One of the things that was particularly important ... was the message that we heard time and time again from current and former members about the importance of kindness and collegiality toward our colleagues on the other side of the aisle.
This year's program, held Dec. 8-10, offered 37 new members from both parties an opportunity to talk to current and former lawmakers and hear from Harvard faculty on key domestic and international policy topics.
The event included an address by Kennedy School Dean Jeremy Weinstein, who also took questions, emphasizing the significance of building relationships among bipartisan members.
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