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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“‘Nobody knows our story like we do. Nobody can tell our story like we do,” said Senator Gale Adcock, a member of the North Carolina State Senate.’ Nurses and midwives from across the United States gathered at Sanford for the 2nd annual Healing Politics Campaign School. An initiative aimed at empowering them to run for local and national elections…”
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A Student Perspective: The 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate Jordan Phillips (’26) Apr 24, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email…
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“The closing event of the Combating Hate and Bias Conference featured keynote speakers Ana Navarro and Bakari Sellers. Navarro is a GOP strategist, political contributor to CNN and Telemundo, and the Co-Host of ABC’s The View. Sellers is an accomplished political analyst and a former Representative for South Carolina…”
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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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“The final panel of the Combating Hate and Bias Conference centered on “fostering transformative conversation across differences.” The panel consisted of a cross-disciplinary group of researchers and leaders who have incorporated disparate or oft-overlooked groups into critical political conversations. The Panel included Professor Jed Atkins, Professor…”
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“In a keynote address for the Combating Hate and Bias Conference, New York Times Columnist and Eugene C. Patterson Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy in the Sanford School of Public Policy Frank Bruni joined Dr. Deondra Rose to discuss the ways in which hate…”
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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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“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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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…
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“Conference Chair Abdullah Antepli opened the Combating Hate and Bias conference on Monday, November 6, by imploring participants to show a united front against all forms of hate and bigotry. Abdullah Antepli is the Associate Vice President/Associate Vice Provost for Community Engaged…”
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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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“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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“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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American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal May 11, 2023 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email “How…
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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…”
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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Cameron Oglesby is a Master of Public Policy Candidate (’23) studying environmental & energy policy, corporate sustainability, and environmental justice, as well as one of…
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A Call for Leadership: Political Polarization and Civil Discourse at Duke University Chloe Nguyen (PPS ’24) Aug 17, 2022 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on…
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American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal May 10, 2022 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email “How…
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“Rural Communities and the Politics of Identity featured Pastor Danny Ellis, North Carolina Representative James Gailliard, Executive Director of Tyrrell County CDC Mavis Hill, Duke Professor Jay Pearson, Duke Master of Public Policy Candidate Jaquell Sneed-Adams, and North Carolina Senator Mike Woodard on diversity and political identity in rural communities…”
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“Contrasts and Connections included panelists Kevin Austin, Chair of Yadkin County Commissioners; Linda Brown, President of Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce; and Patrick Woodie, President of the NC Rural Center. They discussed economic opportunities that have been unfolding in rural and urban communities, workforce development, and the role new businesses play in shaping economic development, particularly focusing on providing opportunities for young residents…”
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“In this session, we heard from political organizers in rural areas from across the state. Each organizer presented their own background and initiatives, then they came together to answer questions about the major priorities and contemporary challenges facing North Carolina rural communities…”
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Contrasts and Connections included panelists Kevin Austin, Chair of Yadkin County Commissioners; Linda Brown, President of Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce; and Patrick Woodie, President of…
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On April 6th, students debated the question: “Should college campuses disinvite speakers whose ideas can be construed as “cancellable?” The debate was sponsored by Polis:…
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“We need to continue to advocate strongly for the most vulnerable in our community,” said Admiral Rachel Levine, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, during opening…
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John Rice, the Founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) joined the Sanford School of Public Policy, Polis: Center for Politics, and the…
Comments closedOn March 3rd, Polis, the Nicholas School of the Environment’s Duke Energy Initiative, and the Global Financial Markets Center at Duke Law hosted former U.S.…
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The Democrats’ Countrypolitan Problem in North Carolina: Progressive Challenge and Opportunity Mac McCorkle and Rachel Salzberg Jan 25, 2022 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on…
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Local politicians came to Duke to speak about their experiences as emerging leaders in Durham politics. Photos and quotes sourced from Gautam Sirdeshmukh and Alison…
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We interviewed Professor Abdullah Antepli on the importance of productive political discourse Here are a few quotes from the interview: “Never get satisfied by simple…
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On November 10th, our Polis Director’s Fellows, joined by Professor Deondra Rose, led a guided discussion with Duke students over burritos. Topics discussed included recent…
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The Unify Challenge College Bowl: Well Done, Duke! Duke students, staff, and faculty got to participate in the Unify Challenge College Bowl this past October.…
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