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Policy Memos Resource

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Policy memo resource is an open site which aims to share lessons on policy writing, analysis and persuasion for those in and outside of government. Here you will find policy memos to explore and also short blog posts about what makes writing strong, and...

About

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The website is managed by Lauren Brodsky and Alison Kommer of the HKS Communications Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Lauren Brodsky is a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. There, Lauren has taught policy memo writing courses...

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Mailing Address: Harvard Kennedy School 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Physical Address: Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Building, Room 210 Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone: 617-495-1329 Email: alison_kommer@hks.harvard.edu

Practitioner Insight

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Decision makers are busy; considering various policy problems daily. When they receive useful, clear and well-argued policy memos, their work is made slightly easier. Below, experienced practitioners, across multiple agencies and organizations, share...

Murrow, Kennedy and memos on Cuba

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Memo reviewed by Lauren Brodsky, HKS Lecturer in Public Policy Sitting slightly reclined, with a steady stream of cigarette smoke visible to the viewer, esteemed journalist Edward R. Murrow faces a television screen with a view of a Boston apartment. It...