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Former Senator Richard Burr discusses bipartisanship, effective legislation at fireside chat

“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…”

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Political theorist Yuval Levin discusses polarization, legislative deadlock in advance of election

“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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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Sexism, Misogyny, and Politics

“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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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Hate and Bias Toward the LGBTQ+ Community in Contemporary Politics

“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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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Fighting Racism, Hate, and Bias at the State and Local Levels

“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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Combating Hate And Bias Recap: Antisemitism, Islamophobia, And Religious Oppression In 21st Century Politics

“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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Combating Hate And Bias Recap: Hate, Bias, And Racism In Today’s Political And Civic Space

“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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Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC’s Governor’s Race and What it Means for Biden, Vanity Fair

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 on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan, 3Streams

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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Professor Abdullah Antepli Appointed Associate VP and Associate Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research and Teaching with DCA

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 Asher Hildebrand on NC Citizen and Democracy Initiatives and Partisan Gerrymandering, Chapelboro

Professor 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 and Asher Hildebrand on Gerrymandering and the Political Landscape in North Carolina, The New York Times

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 on the 2020 Presidential Election Campaign, The Washington Examiner

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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Professor David Schanzer on the Pentagon Document Leak and its Effect on the War Effort in Ukraine, CBS17

Professor David Schanzer tells CBS17 that Ukraine and its allies will have to pivot their strategy after documents were leaked from the Pentagon. He argues that the potential consequences…

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Professor Asher Hildebrand on “Effective Members of Congress” and U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, CBS17

Professor Asher Hildebrand argues that the Center for Effective Lawmaking’s report on effective members of Congress fails to capture the whole picture: “Those are important things, but…

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Congressman David Price Appointed to the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges

Polis Distinguished Fellow Congressman David Price was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.  His appointment coincides with the passing of…

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Professor Mac McCorkle on Republican Supermajority after NC Rep. Cotham Switches Parties, ABC News

North Carolina State Representative Tricia Cotham announced that she will be flipping parties on Wednesday, giving Republicans a supermajority and the ability to override a veto…

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