Polis Recap: Egan Visiting Professor Yuval Levin By Sophie Yost (’26) 𝕏 Sophie Yost (PPS ’26) Polis Student Assistant Can the Constitution Bring Americans Together:… Continue Reading Polis Recap: Yuval Levin
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“Abdullah Antepli, associate professor of the practice at Sanford and associate professor of the practice of interfaith relations at the Divinity School, will become the new director of Polis: Center for Politics in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University as of July 1, Dean Judith Kelley announced today…”
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Ana Navarro & Bakari Sellers By Sophie Yost (’26) 𝕏 Sophie Yost (PPS ’26) Polis Student Assistant Combating Hate and… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Ana Navarro & Bakari Sellers
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“The North Carolina Super Tuesday Primary is upon us. The March 5th election will have significant influence on the composition of the next Congress, Legislature, and boards of education across North Carolina.”
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“It’s just early March, and voters may already be sick of the election. The inevitable November showdown between President Joe Biden and his presumptive opponent, former President Donald Trump, is so constant, ill-mannered and ubiquitous in news and social media it may tire out voters far before they cast a single vote, several Duke political experts said Monday…”
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Polis Recap: Inaugural Black Policy Conference By Sophie Yost (’26) 𝕏 Sophie Yost (’26) Polis Student Assistant Black Policy Conference – Policy in Living Color… Continue Reading Polis Recap: Inaugural Black Policy Conference
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Polis Recap: An Evening with Huma Abedin & Reggie Love By Rosa Golchin (’24) 𝕏 Rosa Golchin (Poli Sci ’24) Polis Student Assistant An Evening… Continue Reading Polis Recap: An Evening with Huma Abedin & Reggie Love
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: The Unifiers By Rosa Golchin (’24) 𝕏 Rosa Golchin (Poli Sci ’24) Polis Student Assistant Combating Hate and Bias Conference… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: The Unifiers
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Professor Nick Carnes, alongside collaborator Eric Hansen, Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Chicago, conducted a national study of the occupational backgrounds of… Continue Reading Professor Nick Carnes on Working-Class State Legislators, Duke Today
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Sexism, Misogyny, and Politics By Quazha Nettles 𝕏 Quazha Nettles Polis Administrative and Communications Assistant Combating Hate and Bias Conference… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Sexism, Misogyny, and Politics
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Keynote with NYT Columnist and Sanford Professor Frank Bruni By Rosa Golchin (’24) 𝕏 Rosa Golchin (Poli Sci ’24) Polis… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Keynote with NYT Columnist and Sanford Professor Frank Bruni
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As part of a university-wide initiative to address ongoing violence in the Middle East, Duke University Provost Alec Gallimore has appointed Bruce Jentleson, William Preston Few… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson Appointed to New Duke Initiative to Address Conflicts in Middle East
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Polis Distinguished Fellow David Price wrote for WRAL on two-state diplomacy in the Middle East. He argues, “the two-state idea is still uniquely promising in… Continue Reading David Price on Two-State Diplomacy in the Middle East, WRAL
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Professor Bruce Jentleson appeared on CBS17 to discuss the impact of escalated tensions in the Middle East. He was asked to comment on the potential… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on U.S. Involvement in the Middle East, CBS17
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Polis: Center for Politics is pleased to announce new episodes of Bedeviled: A Podcast about American Democracy from Duke University by Duke University Sanford School of Public… Continue Reading John Harwood Interviews with President Joe Biden, Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, and Former White House Aide Cassidy Hutchinson on Bedeviled: A Podcast about American Democracy from Duke University
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“Impact is the heartbeat of the Sanford School of Public Policy. Today, the Sanford School stands as one of Duke’s defining aspects of the university’s century of excellence. This report unfolds the narrative of the past five years, showcasing dozens of impactful examples—a testament to a century of shaping public policy for the better…”
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Hate And Bias Toward The LGBTQ+ Community In Contemporary Politics By Meg Bittle 𝕏 Meg Bittle Assistant Director, Polis: Center… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Hate and Bias Toward the LGBTQ+ Community in Contemporary Politics
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Professor Asher Hildebrand has been named the inaugural Director of the executive Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program. The program is designed for “experienced… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand Named Inaugural Director of MPA Programs
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Antisemitism, Islamophobia, And Religious Oppression In 21st Century Politics By Sophie Yost (PPS ’26) 𝕏 Sophie Yost (PPS ’26) Polis… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Religious Oppression in 21st Century Politics
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Fighting Racism, Hate, and Bias at the State and Local Levels By Rosa Golchin (’26) 𝕏 Rosa Golchin (’26) Polis… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Fighting Racism, Hate, and Bias at the State and Local Levels
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Project Citizen 2023 Student Reflections: Ranjan Jindal (’26) 𝕏 Ranjan Jindal (’26) Ranjan is majoring in Economics and Public Policy with a Journalism Minor My… Continue Reading Project Citizen 2023 Reflection: Ranjan Jindal (’26)
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Professor Aaron Chatterji spoke to David Westin on the Wall Street Week Daily on the economy and economic policies facing the U.S. presidential election. He… Continue Reading Professor Aaron Chatterji on Economic Policy and the Presidential Election, Bloomberg Television
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Professor David Schanzer wrote for Inside Higher Education on colleges failure to properly teach the historical context behind the Israel-Palestine conflict or provide adequate spaces… Continue Reading Professor David Schanzer on Colleges Failure in Teaching on Israel, Palestine, Inside Higher Ed
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Conference Chair Abdullah Antepli Gives Opening Remarks By Meg Bittle 𝕏 Meg Bittle Assistant Director, Polis: Center for Politics Combating… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Conference Chair Abdullah Antepli Gives Opening Remarks
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Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Hate, Bias, And Racism In Today’s Political And Civic Space By Meg Bittle and Sophie Yost (PPS ’26) 𝕏 Meg… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Recap: Hate, Bias, And Racism In Today’s Political And Civic Space
Comments closedPresident Biden has appointed Polis Distinguished Fellow David Price to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The 12-member Board supervises the Fulbright Program and… Continue Reading Polis Distinguished Fellow David Price Appointed to J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
Comments closedBaldwin Scholar and Nakayama Public Service Scholar Chloe Nguyen has received the George J. Mitchell Scholarship for a year of graduate study in Ireland. Chloe… Continue Reading Chloe Nguyen (PPS ’24) has received the George J. Mitchell Scholarship
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“Duke senior Chloe Nguyen, from Las Vegas, Nev., and recent alumnus Christopher (Chris) Kuo, from Wellesley, Mass., received the George J. Mitchell Scholarship. They are two of the 12 Americans selected this weekend for the program, which supports a year of graduate study in Ireland…”
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“President Biden’s recent announcement of key appointments to various boards and commissions includes a notable name from Sanford. David Price, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Professor of Public Policy Studies, has been selected to serve on the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board…”
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Comments closedNC Health News highlighted Healing Politics’ inaugural campaign school hosted by Polis: Center for Politics at the Sanford School. Healing Politics is a non-profit organization… Continue Reading NC Health News on Healing Politics and Professor Nick Carnes
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“Year after year, nurses top the list of the most trusted professions. At the same time, politicians rank at the bottom when it comes to the public’s trust. That fact didn’t deter nearly three dozen nurses from participating in a program earlier this year to prepare them to run for public office. Thirty-four nurses gathered in Durham to take part in Healing Politics…”
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“President Joe Biden will win reelection. North Carolina will not be a factor. Only repeated defeat will get the Republican Party to give up Trumpism. Those are among the predictions and assertions offered by two astute political observers at a Duke forum Monday evening that focused on the 2024 election, though both acknowledged that events in the next 12 months could scramble their forecasts…”
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Comments closed“Duke’s Center for Politics and the Duke Triangle Alumni Chapter hosted an event previewing the 2024 presidential election Monday evening. The Karsh Alumni and Visitor Center had nearly every seat filled for the event, called The 2024 Election, One Year Out”
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Project Citizen 2023 Student Reflections: Rhiannon Camarillo (’26) 𝕏 Rhiannon Camarillo (’26) My first week at Duke was shaped by the dedicated orientation leaders who… Continue Reading Project Citizen 2023 Reflection: Rhiannon Camarillo (’26)
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Professor Kate Whetten was featured in a Duke Global Health Institute article highlighting a 15-year partnership with the Ethiopian Stand for Vulnerable Organization (SVO) that has… Continue Reading Professor Kate Whetten on Duke Partnership with the Ethiopian Stand for Vulnerable Organization, Duke Global Health Institute
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In a statement to Duke News, Professor Mallory SoRelle says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s potential dismantling by the Supreme Court could have significant implications… Continue Reading Professor Mallory SoRelle on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Duke News
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Polis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro wrote an opinion piece for CNN on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of her peacebuilding efforts in the Balkans. Although she… Continue Reading Ambassador Miriam Sapiro on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, CNN
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“Journalist John Harwood will moderate a free, public conversation about the 2024 election on Monday, Oct. 30, at Duke University. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center, 2080 Duke University Road, on Duke’s West Campus. Registration is required at this website…”
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Combating Hate & Bias November 6 – 7 The JB Duke Hotel In a two-day conference, Polis: Center for Politics considered the various ways that… Continue Reading Combating Hate and Bias Conference
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Polis Student Reflection: The Biden Interview with John Harwood Rosa Golchin (’26) 𝕏 Rosa Golchin (’26) Veteran journalist John Harwood, the 2023-24 Polis Distinguished Fellow,… Continue Reading Rosa Golchin (’26) on “The Biden Interview” with John Harwood
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Project Citizen 2023 Student Reflections: Angelie Quimbo (Poli Sci ’26) 𝕏 Angelie Quimbo (Poli Sci ’26) After the launch of Project Citizen last year, I… Continue Reading Project Citizen 2023 Reflection: Angelie Quimbo (’26)
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The Chronicle interviewed Professor Deondra Rose about her career at Duke and her new appointment as Duke’s Presidential Fellow for 2023-2024. Regarding her appointment, she says… Continue Reading Professor Deondra Rose on Duke Presidential Fellow Appointment, The Chronicle
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“With more than a year to go before the 2024 presidential election, a host of hot-button issues including abortion, climate change and the advanced age of the presumptive candidates are likely to play a role in driving voters to the polls, two Duke experts said Thursday…”
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“President Vincent Price announced Deondra Rose, Kevin D. Gorter associate professor of public policy, as the 2023-24 school year’s Presidential Fellow on Sept. 1. ‘I am so excited about this opportunity to think about what it means to empower bold thinkers, remove barriers between faculty and administration and move the needle forward on positive change in society,’ Rose said…”
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“The U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787. As Duke University honors the 236th anniversary of its signing, some will take a moment to think about how despite its flaws, the Constitution remains central to the American experiment in democracy…”
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Apply now! Timeline Wednesday, 9/20: Deadline to announce candidacy Use this link to apply Monday, 9/25 at 9am ET: Virtual polls open Ballot link will… Continue Reading Polis Student Committee Executive Board Fall ’23 Election
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“John Harwood has been named a Polis Distinguished Fellow at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. For more than three decades, John Harwood has covered the White House, Congress, national politics, and the economy for America’s most prestigious news organizations including the St. Petersburg Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, CNBC…”
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“Sanford School professor Deondra Rose is well placed to talk about the value of higher education. A first-generation college graduate whose research focus is higher education policy, Rose is a national leader in the discussion of how higher education can open opportunities for people, as well as address complex social…”
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Professor Mac McCorkle told Queen City News that he isn’t surprised that Senator Tim Scott and Nikki Haley outdid Donald Trump in fundraising in their… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on SC Republican Presidential Campaigns, Queen City News
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson went on WPTF Afternoon News with Nate Saunders to discuss the new Israeli law that severely limits the Supreme Court’s power over… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on Israeli Supreme Court, WPTF
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle went on WPTF Afternoon News with Nate Saunders to discuss how the possibly of future indictments will affect Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on Trump Campaign and Indictments, WPTF
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand on NC Budget Negotiations & Business Boom, PBS North Carolina State Lines
Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC Budget Negotiations & Business Boom, PBS North Carolina State Lines
Professor Asher Hildebrand joined Representative Allen Buansi (D-District 56), Anna Beavon Gravely of NCFREE, and Senator Benton Sawrey (R-District 10) on PBS North Carolina State… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC Budget Negotiations & Business Boom, PBS North Carolina State Lines
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle calls the ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis a “historical low point” for the Supreme Court for The Hill. The Supreme Court… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on the Supreme Court and 303 Creative v. Elenis, The Hill
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Professor Peter Feaver and Heidi Urben report on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of an all-volunteer force (AVF) in the U.S. military. They highlight… Continue Reading Professor Peter Feaver on the All-Volunteer Force, Just Security
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“Nurses and midwives from across the United States recently gathered at Sanford for the inaugural Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives hosted by Healing Politics in partnership with Polis: Center for Politics…”
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Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand believes issues including the presidential nominee, abortion, economy, and the defense of democracy and voting rights will decide the North Carolina governor’s… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC Governor’s Race, Fox8
Comments closedProfessor Peter Feaver lists two options to prevent another Russian invasion of Ukraine: formal NATO membership and the “Israel option,” building up Ukrainian military power… Continue Reading Professor Peter Feaver on the Ukraine Crisis, Foreign Policy
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle tells The Center Square that Mark Walkers run for the 2024 Republican nomination for North Carolina governor could “shake things up considerably.”… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on Mark Walkers Run for 2024 NC Governor, The Center Square
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Students presenting proposals for voting and election integrity to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson “How can we defend the imperfect democracy we have against… Continue Reading American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal, May 2023
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“Launched in 2018, the national College Debates and Discourse program is an alliance between Braver Angels, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), and BridgeUSA—organizations that believe in the power of free expression and the respectful exchange of ideas on America’s college campuses…”
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In April, Professors Deondra Rose and Manoj Mohanan took students from PubPol 155, PubPol 301, and members of the Polis Student Committee to Washington D.C.… Continue Reading Angelie Quimbo (Poli Sci ’26) on Class Trip to Washington, D.C.
Comments closedAs the U.S. seeks to limit China’s access to semiconductors and hinder their AI development, it will have unintended consequences on the global semiconductor supply… Continue Reading Peter Connolly (PPS ’23): The Battle for Chips: Semiconductors Crucial Role in AI Development and its Implications for U.S.-China Strategic Competition
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“Interested in politics but don’t know where to start? Ready to jumpstart your career away from the bedside and make a difference? Healing Politics has teamed up with the Polis: Center for Politics at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy to host a 3.5-day training session specifically designed for nurses and midwives that are interested in politics…”
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Head of the NC Democratic Party Anderson Clayton was highlighted in The Washington Post as the youngest state Democratic chair in the country. Her platform… Continue Reading Newly Elected NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, The Washington Post
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Polis Student Committee member Chloe Decker (PPS ’25) asserts that the North Carolina Democratic Party is “celebrating fresh starts” as seen in the Party’s election… Continue Reading Chloe Decker (PPS ’25) on the Future of the North Carolina Democratic Party, The Chronicle
1 CommentTalking to ABC11, Professor Mac McCorkle provides his insights on Governor Cooper’s proposed budget plan, which includes investments in education, health care, and economic development. He asserts, “The most important… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on Governor Roy Cooper’s New Spending Plan, ABC11
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Professor Jay Pearson describes his experience as a Black Durham resident who has been confronted with multiple unjustified traffic stops in The 9th Street Journal.… Continue Reading Professor Jay Pearson on Routine Traffic Stops for Black Motorists in NC, The 9th Street Journal
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On February 16 and 17, Duke University’s DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy and University of North Carolina’s Center for Sustainability and Innovation in Local Media co-hosted the 2023… Continue Reading Jamie Chornoby (MPP ’23) on Local News Funding, 2023 Local Journalism Researcher’s Workshop
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Polis Student Committee member Cameron Oglesby (MPP ’23) writes for Yale Climate Connection on community activism after historic floods ravaged the Southeast this past summer. Local community members and… Continue Reading Cameron Oglesby (MPP ’23) on Community Activism in the Southeast U.S. After Historic Floods, Yale Climate Connections
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson examines the relationship between the United States and Ukraine in The National Interest after the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on the American-Ukraine Consensus, The National Interest
Comments closedI believe I can speak for all of the Polis Student Committee when I say we are beyond ecstatic about Congressman Price’s return to Duke.… Continue Reading A Student Introduction: Congressman David Price
Comments closedRepublican wins in North Carolina’s Supreme Court have resulted in a decision to revisit a previous decision to invalidate a Republican supported redistricting map. Professor Asher… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on North Carolina Republican Judicial Wins, Reuters
Comments closedCBS17, February 3 Professor Bruce Jentleson was interviewed by CBS17 on the Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over the United States. The balloon has caused widespread alarm and… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on the Chinese Spy Balloon, CBS17, Spectrum News
Comments closedHave you ever thought you’d be better at making policy than the people currently in charge, but you don’t know how to run for office? Duke University might be able to help. Applications are now being accepted for the university’s Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives. The program, running May 24-27, is a collaboration between Healing Politics and the Polis: Center for Politics…”
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“On Thursday night, Sanford held a reception to welcome David Price again to campus. Duke President Vincent Price, Dean Judith Kelley, Founding Director Joel Fleishman, and Polis Director Deondra Rose, each spoke to the gathered faculty, staff and students about the impact of Price’s return. Some of those words are shared in this story…”
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Polis: Center for Politics is pleased to announce that Congressman David Price will join Huma Abedin, Reggie Love, and Minh-Thu Pham as a 2022-2023 Polis Distinguished Fellow. An Emeritus Professor of Political Science and… Continue Reading Congressman David Price Joins Polis: Center for Politics as a 2022-2023 Polis Distinguished Fellow
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Polis Student Committee members reflected on their home states upcoming midterm election. Click on the links below to read! Katelyn Cai (PPS ’26): Arizona Jamie… Continue Reading PSC Midterm Election Reflections
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“As midterm polls begin to wrap up, students watched in anticipation of results rolling in at a POLIS: Center for Politics watch party. Deondra Rose, POLIS director and associate professor of public policy at the Sanford School of Public Policy, reflected on the stakes of the midterms. Rose mentioned how driven young people are to vote…”
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Members of the Polis Student Committee went on a Durham Civil Rights walking tour with Preservation Durham. Students learned about the 1957 sit-in boycott of… Continue Reading Durham Civil Rights Walking Tour
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“Duke Democracy Day, a mix of activities aimed at motivating students and other members of the Duke community to vote in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, takes place this Thursday and Friday on campus. (A full list of events can be found on the Duke Votes website.)…”
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“Foreign policy has been likened to a game of chess: one in which major geopolitical actors anticipate each other’s’ moves and strategize accordingly. But New York Times columnist Eric Schmitt described recent foreign policy crises similar to those in Ukraine and Afghanistan as a house of cards…”
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“Gary Gensler, the current chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently joined Polis’s Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro to discuss his tenure heading one of America’s biggest regulatory agencies…”
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“Former DHHS secretary says expansion of Medicaid, broadband access are essential for North Carolina. Asked to imagine the brightest picture for rural healthcare, Dr. Mandy Cohen described a scenario that included patients using telehealth, communities reconfiguring hospitals that are in danger of closing, and ensuring more people are insured…”
Continue Reading Dr. Mandy Cohen Offers Prescriptions for Lifting Rural Health at Duke Event
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This was the question American pollster and political strategist Joel Benenson attempted to answer during an hour-long talk with Polis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro… Continue Reading “From Presidential Campaigns to Corporate Public Relations Strategizing, How Do You Use Polling to Win Over People’s Hearts and Minds?,” by Chloe Nguyen ’24
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