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… Continue Reading Professors Kerry Haynie and Deondra Rose Likely Voter Behavior in NC, U.S. Elections, Duke Today
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As the Marvel Cinematic Universe broaches subjects of political relevance such as international law, gender equality, and environmental justice, it has caught the attention of… Continue Reading Professor Nick Carnes on Marvel’s Politics, The Wall Street Journal
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… Continue Reading Professor Deondra Rose on Commemorating U.S. Constitution Day, Duke Today
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… Continue Reading Professor Peter Feaver on America’s High but Hollow Support for the Military, Duke Today
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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC’s Governor’s Race and What it Means for Biden, Vanity Fair
Comments closedProfessor 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
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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
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 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… Continue Reading Professor Mallory SoRelle on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Biden’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan, 3Streams
Comments closedThe Supreme Court has ruled that state lawmakers do not have the unchecked power to create election rules and draw congressional districts and maps, striking… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on the Independent State Legislature Theory, ABC11
Comments closedProfessor 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.… Continue Reading Professor Abdullah Antepli Appointed Associate VP and Associate Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research and Teaching with DCA
Comments closedProfessor 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… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on American Opinion on Gun Control, The Washington Post
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
Comments closedStudents 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
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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on the NC Supreme Court and Redistricting, Charlotte Talks
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… Continue Reading Professor Deondra Rose on Braver Angels Partnership, James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on the NC Supreme Court and Redistricting, Charlotte Talks
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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC Citizen and Democracy Initiatives and Partisan Gerrymandering, Chapelboro
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… Continue Reading Professor Frank Bruni and Asher Hildebrand on Gerrymandering and the Political Landscape in North Carolina, The New York Times
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,… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on the 2020 Presidential Election Campaign, The Washington Examiner
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… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on Gun Reform and the Bruen Supreme Court Ruling, Vox
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… Continue Reading Professor David Schanzer on the Pentagon Document Leak and its Effect on the War Effort in Ukraine, CBS17
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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on “Effective Members of Congress” and U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, CBS17
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… Continue Reading Congressman David Price Appointed to the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges
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… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on Republican Supermajority after NC Rep. Cotham Switches Parties, ABC News
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… Continue Reading Professor Nick Carnes on White Working Class Voters, Deseret News
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson argues there is no longer an American consensus on Russia’s war on Ukraine in Foreign Policy. Initially support for Ukraine was largely bipartisan, however… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on Fracturing American Consensus on Ukraine, Foreign Policy
Comments closedTalking 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
Comments closedIn Chapelboro 97.9 The Hill, Professor Nick Carnes and Lilly Goren discuss their new book, “The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” Carnes was inspired from twitter threads of “brilliant group of… Continue Reading Professor Nick Carnes on His New Book: “The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” Chapelboro
Comments closedCBS17 recently confirmed two claims Gov. Cooper made in reference to gun violence in North Carolina. He said the North Carolina children “were 51 percent more likely… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on Governor Roy Cooper’s Efforts to Pass Gun Legislation, CBS17
Comments closedProfessor 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
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 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 closedThis January, Polis welcomed Congressman David Price back to Duke’s campus as a Polis Distinguished Fellow. He had previously served as the representative for NC’s… Continue Reading Congressman David Price on His Life and Career as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, The Washington Post
Comments closedSanford Professor Mac McCorkle was quoted in Carolina’s Own Queen City News on the North Carolina governor’s race and new faces representing at the federal… Continue Reading Professor Mac McCorkle on the Political Landscape in 2023, Carolina’s Own Queen City News
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 closedSanford Professor Kristin Goss was quoted in Indy Week on how the fear of violence has reshaped the face of gun ownership. In New York State… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on Gun Ownership, Indy Week
Comments closedSanford Professor Frank Bruni gives his opinion on the 2024 North Carolina governor’s race for the New York Times, in his piece, “Anti-Gay? Anti-Science? Antisemitic? Run for… Continue Reading Professor Frank Bruni & Mac McCorkle on the 2024 NC Governor Race, The New York Times
Comments closedProfessor Ken Rogerson was quoted on data privacy and the ban of TikTok on government issued devices. In December 2022, Congress banned TikTok on federal… Continue Reading Professor Ken Rogerson on TikTok’s Threat to Government Security, WUNC
Comments closedPolis Distinguished Fellow Congressman David Price did an interview with Axios for their “Local Limelight” series. Price spoke about his 30 years as a democrat… Continue Reading Congressman David Price on the Triangle and His Tenure in Congress, AXIOS Raleigh
Comments closedSanford Professor Kristin Goss was quoted in the Washington Post on gun reform and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an organization advocating for stricture gun laws founded by Shannon Watts. Approximately 140 volunteers of the organization were elected to office this past midterm election. Professor Goss, citing the work and successes of Watt’s organization, says “Nothing drives me crazier than when people say 20 [children] were killed and nothing changed. That is not true.” She argues that although Congress did not pass any sweeping gun legislation, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America have been a pivotal force in the movement. Still, Watt’s is hoping for more change. When Congress did little after Sandy Hook, she realized she needed gun-sense candidates to run for office. Goss states that the organization “knew a real key to success would not just be policy change, but a change in personnel; you needed to change who was making the decision about gun policy.”
Comments closedDecember 23rd is the release date for Sanford Professor Nick Carnes and co-author Carrol University Professor Lilly J. Goren’s book, The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They argue that the MCU is “a deeply political universe,” touching on all realms of government, public policy, and society. 25 leading scholars help explore various modern day political issues including civil-military relations, racial injustice, environmental catastrophe, political misinformation, and themes of diversity and representation. This is the first book to take a deep dive into the political messages within the MCU and ask the question, “What lessons are this entertainment juggernaut teaching audiences about politics, society, power, gender, and inequality?”
Continue Reading Professor Nick Carnes, The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle has been quoted in The Chronicle on the newly-elected NC state government. He discussed the possibility of Republicans in the House overriding… Continue Reading Professor McCorkle on the Newly-Elected NC Government, The Chronicle
Comments closedFollowing the 2022 Midterm Elections, Duke faculty spoke at a press briefing open to media and the public at the Sanford School of Public Policy.… Continue Reading Faculty Press Briefing on 2022 Midterm Election
Comments closedProfessor McCorkle has been quoted in The New York Times on the North Carolina Senate race along with his and Rachel Salzberg’s (MPP ’20) paper… Continue Reading Professor McCorkle on “Countrypolitan” Counties and the NC Senate Race, The New York Times
Comments closedProfessor Kerry Haynie, Professor Asher Hildebrand and Professor Mac McCorkle discuss the significance of the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling on the upcoming North Carolina midterm… Continue Reading Polis Steering Committee Members and Faculty Discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling on Midterm Elections
Comments closedThe New York Times recently reflected on Title IX’s 50 year legacy. Title IX was signed in 1972 and prohibits discrimination based on sex in… Continue Reading Professor Rose on Title IX’s Legacy, The New York Times
Comments closedKristin Goss is a Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University and an expert on gender, guns, and… Continue Reading Professor Goss on Gun Control Political Mobilization, Routledge Studies and SSQ
Comments closedRight before launching into the Braver Angels student debate, Associate Professor Deondra Rose joined the American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s Doug Sprei on the… Continue Reading Professor Rose on Galvanizing Political Education on the HigherEdNow Podcast
Comments closedDuke University and the Sanford School of Public Policy are abuzz with talks concerning today’s NC primary election and the importance of voting. Check out… Continue Reading The Duke Community Discusses Voting and NC Primary Elections
Comments closedAssociate Professor Abdullah Antepli was interviewed by students at the American School in Japan for their newspaper Hanabi about the role religion plays in academia.… Continue Reading Professor Antepli on Religion in Academia, American School in Japan
Comments closedDuring the Spring 2022 semester, Sanford Associate Professor of the Practice Asher D. Hildebrand led a new seminar that examined four major challenges facing American… Continue Reading American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal, May 2022
Comments closedAssociate Professor’s Asher Hildebrand and Deondra Rose were interviewed by Duke Today and NC Policy Watch on the ramifications of the U.S. Supreme court’s potential… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand and Deondra Rose on the impact of Roe vs Wade news on voting turnout, Duke Today & NC Policy Watch
Comments closedProfessor Kristin Goss was interviewed in The Philanthropy Daily about her career and scholarship on policy-oriented philanthropy. She argues that philanthropy is often an underrepresented… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on policy-oriented philanthropy studies, The Philanthropy Daily
Comments closedThis month, Professor Bruce Jentleson wrote an article for The Wall Street Journal. He discussed the impacts of the United States administered economic sanctions towards… Continue Reading Professor Jentleson on Economic Sanctions Against Russia, Wall Street Journal
Comments closedThis month, Professor Asher Hildebrand was interviewed on Spectrum 1 News for the Capital Tonight segment. He discussed the new proposed congressional and legislative maps… Continue Reading Professor Hildebrand on NC Congressional and Legislative Maps, Capital Tonight
Leave a CommentProfessor Kristin Goss was quoted multiple times in a fact-check on a statement from Gun Owners of America in USA Today on the number of… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on firearm records and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), USA Today
Comments closedPolis’ Director Deondra Rose recently published an article in the Journal of Policy History from Cambridge University Press. Her analysis looks at how Congress passed… Continue Reading Polis Director Deondra Rose on the Second Morrill Land-Grant Act, Journal of Policy History
Comments closedDuke Team at Sanford School Develops a New “Country-Politan” Interpretation of Contemporary North Carolina Politics Polis is pleased to announce the publishing of two related… Continue Reading “The Democrats’ Countrypolitan Problem in North Carolina: Progressive Challenge and Opportunity” by Mac McCorkle and Rachel Salzberg
Comments closedLast week Professor Goss’s research was referenced in a PolitiFact article discussing legislation to require background checks for gun sales. In February 2021, President Joe Biden… Continue Reading Professor Kristin Goss on Gun Regulation, PolitiFact
Comments closedThis week Professor Carnes’s research was referenced in a Quartz article concerning working class representation in the Texas legislature. Together with Eric Hansen of Loyola University… Continue Reading Professor Nicholas Carnes on Working Class Representation in Texas Legislature, Quartz
Comments closedAsher Hildebrand was quoted in The Washington Post about NC’s new 2nd Congressional District and the race for Rep. David Price’s seat. “I don’t think… Continue Reading Professor Hildebrand on NC’s new 2nd Congressional District, The Washington Post
Comments closedSanford professor Abdullah Antepli and general counsel for the North Carolina Chamber, Ray Starling co-wrote an op-ed on the NC Leadership Forum in the Fayetteville… Continue Reading Professor Antepli and Ray Starling on the NC Leadership Forum, Fayetteville Observer.
Comments closedDean Kelley interviewed Deondra Rose on the Policy 360 podcast about the threat to democracy posed by gerrymandering. On why redistricting is central to democracy:… Continue Reading Professor Deondra Rose on Redistricting and American Democracy, Policy 360: Ep. 131
Comments closedAsher Hildebrand was interviewed on Capital Tonight about the new legislative maps in North Carolina. on fair maps: “I don’t believe personally that fair needs… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC’s New Congressional Maps, Capital Tonight
Comments closedProfessor Chris Bail went onto The Purple Principle to discuss social media’s role in heightening political polarization and extremism. His experiments at the Polarization Lab… Continue Reading Professor Chris Bail on Identity, Extremism, and Polarization on The Purple Principle
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