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Casting Your Ballot For Environmental Justice

“When people think of environmental justice, they think of protesting power plants or hog facilities or litigation. But there is an additional relationship between electoral decisions – in addressing climate change, investing in energy, instituting restorative and distributive justice – and the facilities that ultimately and disproportionately set up near low-income communities…”

Ambassador Sapiro and Eric Schmitt on stage

Sanford Recap: NYT Columnist Eric Schmitt

“Foreign policy has been likened to a game of chess: one in which major geopolitical actors anticipate each other’s’ moves and strategize accordingly. But New York Times columnist Eric Schmitt described recent foreign policy crises similar to those in Ukraine and Afghanistan as a house of cards: one in which shaky assumptions about the geopolitical landscape severely undermine the effectiveness…”

Panel at Politics, Policy, & A New Economic Strategy for a Rural North Carolina

Rural Conference Recap: The Politics of Rural Identity

“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 Professor Jay Pearson, Duke Master of Public Policy Candidate Jaquell Sneed-Adams, and North Carolina Senator Mike Woodard on diversity and political identity in rural communities…”

Politics, Policy, & A New Economic Strategy for Rural North Carolina event

Rural Conference Recap: Contrasts and Connections

“Contrasts 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 the NC Rural Center. They discussed economic opportunities that have been unfolding in rural and urban communities, workforce development, and the role new businesses play in shaping economic development, particularly focusing on providing opportunities for young residents…”

Panel at Politics, Policy, & a New Economic Strategy for Rural North Carolina

Rural Conference Recap: Political Organization

“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 came together to answer questions about the major priorities and contemporary challenges facing North Carolina rural communities…”

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Sanford Recap: SEC Chair Gary Gensler

“Gary Gensler, the current chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently joined Polis’s Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro to discuss his tenure heading one of America’s biggest regulatory agencies…”

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Sanford Recap: Sen. Tim Kaine

“On Feb. 24, Polis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro joined Sen. Tim Kaine to discuss his experience working in public service as a mayor, governor and vice presidential candidate. The event, organized by Polis: The Center for Politics, also covered current domestic and international challenges facing the United States…”

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Polis Recap: Political Strategist Joel Benenson

“From Presidential Campaigns to Corporate Public Relations Strategizing, How Do You Use Polling to Win Over People’s Hearts and Minds? his was the question American pollster and political strategist Joel Benenson attempted to answer during an hour-long talk with Polis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro on February 8…”

Judy Woodruff with Congressman David Price

Sanford Recap: Rep. David Price (NC-04)

“On Jan. 19, PBS NewsHour host Judy Woodruff (Duke ’68) joined Rep. David Price (NC-04) to reflect on his career in public service after serving the district representing Durham for more than 30 years through an event organized by Polis: the Center for Politics…”