U.C. Berkeley Will Start Institute Named for Pelosi

House Democrats' most powerful institutional force for a generation will get a permanent home at one of the nation's top public universities, cementing Nancy Pelosi's legacy even as her party grapples with what comes next. U.C. Berkeley's decision to create an institute bearing the former House speaker's name signals how thoroughly she has reshaped American politics—and raises questions about whether her brand of strategic dealmaking will survive in an increasingly fractious Congress. The move, announced after months of negotiations, represents a rare honor for a sitting politician and suggests the university sees Pelosi's political machinery as an academic asset worth preserving.

The New York Times·12m ago