The Harkin Institute was founded on the premise that good public policy is best achieved when policymakers have access to high quality information, political processes are open and well-understood and citizens are informed and active participants.
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement works tirelessly every day to advance Sen. Harkin’s legacy within the realm of labor and employment, disability rights and advocacy, and retirement security. Additionally, throughout his career, Senator Tom Harkin sought health care system reforms and discussions to bring a progressive focus to prevention, wellness, medical research, and food and drug safety.
