Professor Bill Adair ABC News (Quoted) 2.6.25 Flying’s gotten safer – and less reported on. Washington crash shows how the aviation beat is fading …
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“Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has signed over 60 executive orders, the most in a president’s first 100 days in over four decades.
To understand the quantity, legality and implications of the president’s executive orders, The Chronicle spoke to three professors from the Sanford School of Public Policy.”
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“In a time of polarization and political tensions at universities across the country, Duke alumni are joining efforts to promote academic freedom and viewpoint diversity on campus.”
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Mallory SoRelle, an assistant professor at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, warns that the new interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)…
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“This December, the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and Polis hosted a two-part conversation with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and former U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) in Duke’s Washington, DC office.”
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Professor Kate Bundorf Duke Today (Highlight) 11.19.24 “Three Faculty Members Selected as Provost Faculty Fellows for 2024-25” Professor Nick Carnes The Economist (Cited) 11.14.24…
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“It’s no secret that Americans’ ability to engage in meaningful conversations across political, cultural, and ideological divides feels more strained than ever. In this episode, we discuss how to bring people together. Two words: civil discourse.”
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Professor and POLIS Director Abdullah Antepli joined Sanford’s Interim Dean Manoj Mohanan for a timely discussion on fostering civility during the 2024 election cycle. Throughout…
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Professor Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji The New York Times (Quoted) 10.25.24 “Why There’s Hope for U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’” Professor Peter…
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“Duke professors reflected on the results of the 2024 presidential election and spoke about Trump’s second administration during the “What now? Making Sense of the 2024 Presidential Election” post-election panel hosted by Duke’s Program in American Grand Strategy Wednesday…”
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Comments closed “Faculty members Frank Bruni, Sunshine Hillygus, and Peter Feaver, under the moderation of Polis: Center for Politics Director Abdullah Antepli, tackled not only campaign strategies and voter trends but also the importance of civil discourse and a renewed focus on bridging divides…”
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In an interview with The Chronicle, Professor Ronnie Chatterji, the inaugural Chief Economist at OpenAI and Duke’s Mark Burgess & Lisa Benson-Burgess Distinguished Professor of…
Comments closedIn 2023, a White House intern read aloud a clever new poem to White House CHIPS Coordinator Ronnie Chatterji. Its humor and niche references amused…
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“When you look back on this election in 20 years — reflecting on either a Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris or Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump victory — will you remember where you were when you heard the final result?
Although the presidential victor may not be announced Tuesday night…
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On November 1, 2024, members from Duke Votes, Duke Student Government, and Duke Graduate and Professional Student Government hosted Democracy Day to encourage student participation…
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In an op-ed for The Chronicle, Professors Jay A. Pearson shared his insights from his two-year research with Douglas Brook at Duke University’s Sanford School…
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“Across this polarized country, college professors are grappling with the same dilemma: how to create a classroom environment where students feel free to speak their minds?”
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Professor Abdullah Antepli Elon News Network (Quoted) 10.10.24 “North Carolina governor race defined by stark contrast, serious consequences” Professor Nick Carnes The New Political (Cited)…
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Professor Polly Ha invited POLIS Director, Professor Abdullah Antepli, to lecture to her students in “The Good Life” class. Professor Antepli, who is the former…
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle The American Prospect (Quoted) 9.23.24 “Mark Robinson: A Product of the Republican Controversy Pipeline” ABC11 (Quoted) 9.16.24 “After a second ‘assassination attempt’ on Trump,…
Comments closedNYT author Cade Metz interviewed Professor Chatterji, known in the tech world for his work on the CHIPS Act and experience with Obama and Biden…
Comments closed“The Duke College Republicans have remobilized since they disbanded in 2020. DCR President Zander Pitrus outlined their goals as: “advancing the timeless virtues of tolerance, the spirited contest of ideas and civil disagreement through the scope of Republican causes.” Professor Abdullah Antepli will serve as faculty adviser. Pitrus argues that Antepli is students “last beacon of hope for free speech.”
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“North Carolina’s general election for governor is a battle between contrasts. Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will face off against Attorney General Josh Stein on Nov. 5, along with Libertarian Mike Ross, Green Party’s Wayne Turner and Constitution Party’s Vinny Smith. Ross, Smith and Turner are all polling at 3% or less, according to data from Sept. 25 to 29 in a Quinnipiac University poll.
The two main candidates disagree on a number of issues…”
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Professors Asher Hildebrand and Mac McCorkle contributed to The Chronicle’s comprehensive guide to the 2024 local elections across North Carolina. They provided expertise on the…
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“Professor Abdullah Antepli co-hosted “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a recent conference at UC San Diego. During the conference, he shared insights on effective strategies and the importance of fostering dialogue to address forms of hate in academic, political, and social settings. He remarked that “Hate has a long incubation period… Every hate manifests differently and we have to defeat each type of hate differently. I hope this increased attention recognizes we didn’t arrive here in one day and the solution will not be around the corner.”
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“If the severity of polarization in the United States were tracked like terrorism, we’d be fast approaching code red, the most severe warning. That’s according to Abdullah Antepli, new director of Duke’s Civil Discourse Project.”
Comments closed“Professor Mallory SoRelle was quoted in the BBC regarding the contentious political landscape surrounding student debt relief in the 2024 election cycle. SoRelle highlighted how polls are showing significant support for student-debt relief among Democrats and Independents. She noted, “If [Biden’s plans] actually had gone through in a timely manner, I think we would see a much bigger boost for Democrats, but this is an issue that voters still say they care about.”
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“Where were you on April 27, 2019? If you were living in San Diego, you may recall: It was the day John Earnest entered the Chabad of Poway and opened fire. Fifty worshippers were there. Earnest killed one of them and injured three others.
Our community was rocked. A hate crime in San Diego? It couldn’t happen here.
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“John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and adjunct instructor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, spoke to students about the foundations of American conservatism at a Thursday event…”
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“In a recent discussion with WWL First News, Professor Bruce Jentleson provided a detailed account of the tragic attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023. He traced the historical context leading up to these events, including developments over the past year and the broader conflict since Israel’s creation. He commented on Israel’s recent attack on members of Hezbollah, where they used exploding pagers to take out members of the organization in a surprise attack. He noted that this attack is bound to lead to further escalation: “This is not a [comment] on who is right and who is wrong, this is just hardheaded strategy that is making Israel less secure.”
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“In a commentary for Foreign Policy, Professor Peter Feaver analyzed the growing politicization of the U.S. military. He warned of the dangers this trend poses to both national security and democratic stability, urging for depoliticized military leadership and greater civilian oversight to maintain institutional integrity. Feaver discusses how presidential campaigns have politicized the military for years, but he argues that it is time to end this trend. He noted that this behavior “damages the military’s status as a nonpartisan institution that will support civilian control no matter who wins the presidency.”
Comments closedProfessor Nick Carnes Election Law Blog (Cited) 8.8.24 Carnes’ book on white-collar government was referenced in a profile on Tim Walz’ financial disclosures Professor Asher…
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Originally hosted by the Kenan Institute of Ethics, The Civil Discourse Project (CDP) will now be housed with Polis: Center for Politics. CDP has been…
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“Former president Donald Trump faced a reported assassination attempt this weekend at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In response to public discourse on how this development will impact the upcoming election and the future of American democracy, The Chronicle spoke with three experts from Duke’s public policy and political science departments to gain their insights on the matter…”
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Polis Director Abdullah Antepli, Trinity Academic Dean Mark Dalhouse, and Sanford Professor Mac McCorkle spoke to The Chronicle on the assassination attempt against Former President…
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Professor Deondra Rose was featured in DukeMag on her perspective on the current political season, the role of social media, polarization, the future of democracy,…
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“Deondra Rose, associate professor of history and political science, directs Polis: The Center for Politics in the Sanford School of Public Policy. Polis (named for the ancient Greek word for city-state) was designed in 2015, she says, ‘to foster the development of engaged citizens … [and to] grapple with the most pressing political issues of our time…'”
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“A seminar on how to teach civil discourse at college campuses couldn’t come at a better time.The Israel-Hamas war has poured gasoline on volatile campus debates about free speech, divestment from Israel and other combustible topics.”
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“Duke’s leaders are the people who champion the University community during good times and bad, inspiring others with their emphasis on values and progress. The leaders featured on this year’s Chron15 list are coaches, student leaders and faculty who used their power for good as they shaped the University’s future, encouraged student success and worked tirelessly to improve the Duke experience…”
Comments closedAmerican Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal May 9, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email “How…
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Sanford Faculty Nick Carnes and Kristin Goss have been named Duke distinguished professors. Professor Carnes joined Duke faculty in 2011 and will be the Z. Smith…
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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…
Comments closed“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…”
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand was quoted in an article by Salomé Ramírez and Yeny García for Voices of America on polarization and the current election cycle.…
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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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“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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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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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…
Comments closedAs 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…
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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…
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson appeared on CBS17 to discuss the impact of escalated tensions in the Middle East. He was asked to comment on the potential…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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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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…
Comments closedIn 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…
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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…
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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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“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…”
Comments closed‘Excited to Learn’: Public Policy Professor Deondra Rose Named Presidential Fellow, Talks Priorities
‘Excited to Learn’: Public Policy Professor Deondra Rose Named Presidential Fellow, Talks Priorities
“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…”
Comments closedAs 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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“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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“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…”
Comments closed“John Rose teaches about freedom of expression in a polarized era. He doesn’t expect us to agree. But he wants us to listen, with respect.”
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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…”
Comments closedProfessor 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…
Comments closedAfter two years of serving the Biden Administration as the White House Coordinator at the National Economic Council (NEC), Professor Aaron Chatterji will return to…
Comments closedProfessor 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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Comments closedProfessor 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…
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…
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…
Comments closedProfessor 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…
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.”…
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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…
Comments closedProfessor 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…
Comments closedThe 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…
Comments closedProfessor 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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“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…”
Comments closedProfessor 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,…
Comments closedProfessor Kristin Goss responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, arguing it “could really destabilize a lot of the…
Comments closedProfessor 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…
Comments closedProfessor 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…
Comments closedPolis 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…
Comments closedNorth 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…
Comments closedSanford Professor Nick Carnes and Noam Lupu of Vanderbilt University’s survey data on white working class voters and the 2016 election was referenced in Deseret News: “The share of Republicans who…
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