The Harvard Salient

The Harvard Salient is Harvard’s undergraduate journal of conservative thought. We exist to defend and renew the university’s legacy of free inquiry, rigorous scholarship, and fearless debate—values now imperiled by the rise of ideological conformity on campus and in the broader culture. Founded in 1981, The Harvard Salient stands openly against the prevailing liberal orthodoxy that stifles dissent and hollows out the life of the mind. We offer an unflinching alternative: a commitment to truth, tradition, and the cultivation of moral and intellectual virtue. We publish essays, reporting, cultural commentary, and political philosophy written by Harvard students, faculty, and alumni for all readers who care about the future of our culture and our civilization. Each issue is printed and delivered to undergraduates and faculty across campus. Our online editions extend that conversation beyond Harvard Yard, offering our best writing to a wider public. --- The Harvard Salient is an independent undergraduate student publication of Harvard College, dedicated to the presentation of conservative thought and scholarship by students, faculty, and alumni of Harvard University. It is published by Salient Publications, Inc., with the generous support of its committed benefactors. © 2025 Salient Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. The views expressed in essays published in this periodical do not necessarily reflect those of Salient Publications, Inc. or the editorial board of The Harvard Salient. While the editors are responsible for the selection and editing of content, the opinions expressed and the accuracy of the facts presented remain the sole responsibility of the individual authors. www.harvardsalient.com www.salientpublications.com 501(c)(3) Public Charity · EIN 87-1592912