Professor Peter Feaver New York Times (Quoted) 5.15.25 “Trump’s Military Buildup at the Border Expands” Independent (Quoted) 5.16.25 “Trump has sent thousands of troops to…
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“Ed Magee reflected on the deeper nature of truth-seeking, arguing that it goes beyond simply fact-checking. “Fact-checking matters, but if we’re not searching for truth with empathy, we’re just reinforcing our own bubbles…”
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“I think there’s two keys to civic education, and I like to think of it very broadly. The first key most people get because it can be captured in scoring and measured. And that is the extent of knowledge about our civics and our history, which is largely sometimes just a test of facts. And what you most often see is could native born Americans pass the naturalization immigration test that new immigrants have to pass to get citizenship? So, this can be measured and that’s fine. And I do think it’s important for Americans to have a common set of facts about their history…”
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“Polis was the proud host for the 2nd annual Healing Politics Campaign School. Healing Politics serves to inspire and train nurses and midwives from across the country to run for elected office. The Campaign School consisted of four days of workshops and lectures focused on campaign development, communications and media strategy, and finance and fundraising fundamentals…”
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In a recent article for The Lemur, a student-run magazine maintained by Duke’s Transformative Ideas LLC, Sherman Criner (PPS ‘26) shared his thoughts on polarization…
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“Half a century at Duke University. And many more years to come.
For more than 40 cohorts of Duke students, Sue Wasiolek has served as their Dean of Students, affectionately known to all as Dean Sue. Today, she is back in the classroom as an adjunct professor in the program of education, teaching several classes this semester on free speech, civil discourse, and education law.”
Turning 30 in 2024: What the 2024 Election Means to Me Taylor A. Mayberry (MBA ’26) Sep 19, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on…
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“Burr was first elected to Congress in 1994, serving 10 years in the House of Representatives before his tenure as a U.S. senator from 2005 to 2023. He served as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee from 2015 to 2020.
In August, Burr joined the faculty of the Sanford School of Public Policy as…”
“Levin joined Duke Jan. 1 as the sixth Egan visiting professor in recognition of his work relating to the media and contemporary issues. In the position, he is delivering a series of lectures throughout the year and teaching a course this fall. Levin previously served as a domestic policy staff member in the White House under President George W. Bush…”
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“Sanford’s POLIS: Center for Politics kicked off its multipart Bridging the Divide series on Monday with the first event: a fireside chat with Provost Alec Gallimore and former Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr…”
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Professor Mallory SoRelle has been granted the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award for her research into the societal impacts of financial technology. Sanford’s Senior Associate Dean…
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Professors Asher Hildebrand, Deondra Rose, Sunshine Hillygus, Phil Napoli, and Sanford Dean Judith Kelley participated in a media briefing for a group of international journalists on youth voter…
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In the run up to the North Carolina Super Tuesday Primary, Professor Deondra Rose joined WUNC to offer her political expertise and reflect on voter sentiment. She expressed her…
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Few Americans know more about the nuts and bolts of American elections than Nate Persily. A professor at Stanford Law School, he was named research…
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“The fifth panel in the Combating Hate and Bias Conference focused on sexism, misogyny, and politics. The panel included Nicki Washington, Cue Family Professor of the Practice, Computer Science and Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies at Duke University; Director, Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AiiCE) and Selma Newbill, MPP Candidate…”
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Liz Cheney is not merely a conservative. She was born and raised in the GOP. But when President Trump tried to overturn his 2020 reelection…
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“Panel 4 of the Combating Hate and Bias conference focused on hate and bias towards the LGBTQ+ community in contemporary politics. Panelists included Angel Collie, Director of the Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity; Sara LeGrand, Associate Research Professor, Duke Global…”
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Polis is proud to present Episode 2 of Bedeviled: A Podcast about American Democracy from Duke University with host John Harwood. John interviews former White…
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“The second panel in the Combating Hate & Bias conference explored how hate, bias, and racism challenge state and local communities. Speakers from academia and state government offered insights into the ways in which communities are fighting for a future that is free of racial…”
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“The third panel of the Combating Hate and Bias Conference explored combating antisemitism, islamophobia, and religious oppression in 21st-century politics. The panel included Campus Rabbi and Jewish Chaplain for Jewish Life at Duke Rabbi Elana Friedman, Polis Distinguished…”
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“The first panel of the Combating Hate and Bias Conference explored hate, bias, and racism in today’s political and civic space. The panel was moderated by Conference Chair Abdullah Antepli and included Robin Kirk, Co-Director of the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities…”
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“On Monday, October 30th, Polis: Center for Politics and the Duke Triangle Alumni Chapter jointly hosted The 2024 Election: One Year Out, a conversation moderated by Duke alumni and POLIS Distinguished Fellow John Hardwood (‘78) featuring two leading national political strategists: : Sarah Longwell, President and CEO of Longwell Partners and Publisher…”
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In a rare interview, President Biden talks about battling Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.
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In a virtual briefing for journalists, professors Kerry Haynie and Deondra Rose covered issues ranging from abortion to climate change which are likely to resonate…
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As the Marvel Cinematic Universe broaches subjects of political relevance such as international law, gender equality, and environmental justice, it has caught the attention of…
Comments closedOn the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, Professor Deondra Rose provides a reflection on its enduring relevance and modern applications. She highlights its importance…
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Professor Peter Feaver first conducted a national study on public confidence in the U.S. military over two decades ago. Last month, he published a new…
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After two years of serving the Biden Administration as the White House Coordinator at the National Economic Council (NEC), Professor Aaron Chatterji will return to…
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Professor Asher Hildebrand argues in Vanity Fair that, “If Democrats don’t hold onto the governorship and cut into the GOP’s supermajority in the legislature, it’s going to…
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Professor Mallory SoRelle described the financial effects of the Supreme Court decision to block the President’s student debt cancellation plan, noting the “pernicious effect” this has…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that state lawmakers do not have the unchecked power to create election rules and draw congressional districts and maps, striking…
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Professor Abdullah Antepli has been appointed Associate Vice President and Associate Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research and Teaching with Duke’s Office of Durham & Community Affairs.…
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Professor Kristin Goss discusses American opinion on gun control with the Washington Post. Although CNN found that 64% of US adults favored “stricter gun control laws,” she…
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Professor Asher Hildebrand discusses the recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision to allow lawmakers to draw legislative maps without judicial interference on Charlotte Talks with…
Comments closedProfessor Deondra Rose partnership with Braver Angels was referenced in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. Braver Angels is a non-profit organization with…
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The 2024 state supreme court elections will be pivotal for the future of the Democratic Party. With 80 seats on the state supreme court up…
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand tells This Morning with Aaron Keck that North Carolina needs to “ensure the engine of our democracy is working,” before his virtual…
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Professor Frank Bruni argues the purple state of North Carolina won’t stop “extremism” in “Republicans Are Running Wild in My State.” With a recent switch…
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Professor Mac McCorkle argues to The Washington Examiner that Biden’s trip to a semiconductor manufacturer in Durham, North Carolina, was not “buried” by speculations of Trumps imminent indictment. However,…
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