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Why I Started A Free-Speech Magazine at Duke
“At America’s elite universities, we are told that pursuing free inquiry and civil discourse is a fundamental value…In reality, these institutions have largely failed to cultivate an environment where civil discourse can organically flourish.”
Lecture at Duke Chapel to Address ‘Confident Pluralism’
“A distinguished law professor and author, John Inazu, will speak on “Pluralism, Particularity, and Possibility” at Duke University Chapel on Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m. The combined lecture and public conversation is the inaugural address in Duke Chapel’s Pluralism Lecture series and is also part of the Provost’s Initiative on Pluralism, Free Inquiry, and Belonging.”
Duke public policy professors reflect on Trump’s slew of controversial executive orders
“Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has signed over 60 executive orders, the most in a president’s first 100 days in over four decades.
To understand the quantity, legality and implications of the president’s executive orders, The Chronicle spoke to three professors from the Sanford School of Public Policy.”
A look into Friends for Duke, the alumni organization supporting academic freedom and viewpoint diversity
“In a time of polarization and political tensions at universities across the country, Duke alumni are joining efforts to promote academic freedom and viewpoint diversity on campus.”
A look into Friends for Duke, the alumni organization supporting academic freedom and viewpoint diversity
Summary In a time of polarization and political tensions at universities across the country, Duke alumni are joining efforts to promote academic freedom and viewpoint…
Bridging the Divide: Senators Maggie Hassan and Richard Burr Find Common Ground
“This December, the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and Polis hosted a two-part conversation with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and former U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) in Duke’s Washington, DC office.”
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.”