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Jimmy Carter Remembered as a ‘Genuine Hero’
“Political scientist John Aldrich vividly remembers his 2014 trip to China with former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100.”
Election 2024: Towards More Civil Discourse [Podcast]
“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.”
Student Voices: Rebuilding Democracy: Reflections on the Fragility and Resilience of American Elections
“During my conversation with Mr. Berke before his lecture and throughout the lecture itself, he emphasized how the 2020 election provided a stark reminder of both democracy’s fragility and resilience.”
Wilson Distinguished Lecture: Barry Berke on Elections, Trust, and the Fight to Preserve the Republic
“Barry Berke began Sanford’s Fall 2024 Wilson Distinguished Lecture by referencing another beginning: the signing of the U.S. Constitution.”
Duke alumnus Barry Berke, former government counsel during Trump impeachments, discusses legal landscape of elections
“Barry Berke, Trinity ‘86 who advised the U.S. House of Representatives during the Trump Impeachments, reflected on the importance of respecting election integrity in the Sanford School of Public Policy’s fall 2024 Robert R. Wilson Distinguished Lecture…”
Duke professors reflect on 2024 presidential election results in post-election panel
“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…”
Post-Election Panel: Radical Honesty, Independent Voters, and the Stakes of Civil Discourse
“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…”
‘Have you voted yet?’: Scenes from Democracy Day 2024
“Members from Duke Votes, Duke Student Government and Duke Graduate and Professional Student Government reminded the University community of the importance of voting during its Friday Democracy Day event, a campus-wide civic engagement initiative aimed at encouraging students to vote in the 2024 general election…”
A look into Duke Students’ Election Night Plans
“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…
‘Have you voted yet?’: Scenes from Democracy Day 2024, The Chronicle
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…