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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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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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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… Continue Reading Sanford School Media Briefing on Upcoming Election & Voter Fatigue, Duke Today
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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… Continue Reading Professor Deondra Rose on the North Carolina Primary, WUNC
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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
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… Continue Reading Professor Bruce Jentleson on U.S. Involvement in the Middle East, CBS17
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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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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
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Baldwin 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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NC 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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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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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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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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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
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Professor 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
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Professor 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
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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
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Professor 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 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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Professor 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
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Professor 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
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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… Continue Reading Professor Asher Hildebrand on the Independent State Legislature Theory, ABC11
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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.… Continue Reading Professor Abdullah Antepli Appointed Associate VP and Associate Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research and Teaching with DCA
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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… 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
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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
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
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Professor 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
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