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Faculty Panel Reviews a Strange Summer of Jarring Political HeadlinesProfessor Deondra Rose discusses recent twists and turns in American politics before a full conference room in the Sanford School

Faculty Panel Reviews a Strange Summer of Jarring Political Headlines

“From the 2020 Democratic primary debates to President Trump wanting to buy Greenland, this summer had no shortage of notable moments. To help make sense how the headlines reflect changes in American politics, three faculty members spoke about the key issues in their areas of expertise…”

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US Rep. Scott Peters on Whether the New Democratic Majority Can Unify the CountryRep. Scott Peters, right, answers a question on politics during a discussion with POLIS director Professor Fritz Mayer

US Rep. Scott Peters on Whether the New Democratic Majority Can Unify the Country

“Duke University boasts seven alums currently serving in the U.S. Congress. On February 18, Duke University welcomed its third of the 2018-2019 academic year: Scott Peters ’80, who spoke to Duke students at the Sanford School of Public Policy…”

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So You Want to Work on a Presidential Campaign. Here’s What It’s Like.Podium speaker tribune with USA flags and sign of White House

So You Want to Work on a Presidential Campaign. Here’s What It’s Like.

“What is it like to work on a presidential campaign? About 40 Duke students gathered Jan. 17 to hear stories from the campaigning front lines from experienced students and staff. Dina Xie ’19, Zack Silverman Guffey ’20, and B.J. Rudell, associate director of POLIS…”

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