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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Cameron Oglesby is a Master of Public Policy Candidate (’23) studying environmental & energy policy, corporate sustainability, and environmental justice, as well as one of… Continue Reading Cameron Oglesby (MPP ’23) on “Casting Your Ballot for Environmental Justice”
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In her report, “A Call for Leadership: Political Polarization and Civil Discourse at Duke University,” Chloe Nguyen (PPS’24) examines how Duke University can utilize social… Continue Reading “A Call for Leadership: Political Polarization and Civil Discourse at Duke University” by Chloe Nguyen (PPS ’24)
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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… Continue Reading Rural Recaps: The Politics of Rural Identity, Antonio Butler, MPP ‘23
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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… Continue Reading Rural Recaps: Political Organization, Hana Stepnick ’23
Comments closedContrasts 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… Continue Reading Rural Recaps: Contrasts and Connections, Antonio Butler, MPP ’23
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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:… Continue Reading Braver Angels Student Debate, 4/6/2022
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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… Continue Reading 2022 SGM Health Symposium: Transgender Policies, Care Practices, and Wellbeing, 3/21/2022-3/22/2022
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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… Continue Reading Event Recap: Leveling Up Leadership: Building Diverse Leaders Today for Tomorrow featuring John Rice, 3/16/2022
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.… Continue Reading Bob Inglis: Conservatives and Climate Change, 3/3/22
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