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Political strategists Karl Rove and David Axelrod analyze presidential campaigns’ ahead of Election Day
“Karl Rove, former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff in President George W. Bush’s administration, and David Axelrod, former senior adviser and chief strategist in President Barack Obama’s administration, spoke about the upcoming election…
Defend why we are conservative’: Duke College Republicans club revived amid campus tensions on ideological diversity
“The Duke College Republicans have remobilized since they disbanded in 2020. DCR President Zander Pitrus outlined their goals as: “advancing the timeless virtues of tolerance, the spirited contest of ideas and civil disagreement through the scope of Republican causes.” Professor Abdullah Antepli will serve as faculty adviser. Pitrus argues that Antepli is students “last beacon of hope for free speech.”
North Carolina governor race defined by stark contrast, serious consequences
“North Carolina’s general election for governor is a battle between contrasts. Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will face off against Attorney General Josh Stein on Nov. 5, along with Libertarian Mike Ross, Green Party’s Wayne Turner and Constitution Party’s Vinny Smith. Ross, Smith and Turner are all polling at 3% or less, according to data from Sept. 25 to 29 in a Quinnipiac University poll.
The two main candidates disagree on a number of issues…”
Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times
“Professor Abdullah Antepli co-hosted “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a recent conference at UC San Diego. During the conference, he shared insights on effective strategies and the importance of fostering dialogue to address forms of hate in academic, political, and social settings. He remarked that “Hate has a long incubation period… Every hate manifests differently and we have to defeat each type of hate differently. I hope this increased attention recognizes we didn’t arrive here in one day and the solution will not be around the corner.”
Teaching Civil Discourse: ‘An Ethical, Moral Responsibility’
“If the severity of polarization in the United States were tracked like terrorism, we’d be fast approaching code red, the most severe warning. That’s according to Abdullah Antepli, new director of Duke’s Civil Discourse Project.”
A Path Forward: Conference delivers strategies for combatting antisemitism, Islamophobia
“Where were you on April 27, 2019? If you were living in San Diego, you may recall: It was the day John Earnest entered the Chabad of Poway and opened fire. Fifty worshippers were there. Earnest killed one of them and injured three others.
Our community was rocked. A hate crime in San Diego? It couldn’t happen here.
Political journalist John Hood discusses philosophy of conservatism at Polis event
“John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and adjunct instructor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, spoke to students about the foundations of American conservatism at a Thursday event…”
Former Senator Richard Burr discusses bipartisanship, effective legislation at fireside chat
“Burr was first elected to Congress in 1994, serving 10 years in the House of Representatives before his tenure as a U.S. senator from 2005 to 2023. He served as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee from 2015 to 2020.
In August, Burr joined the faculty of the Sanford School of Public Policy as…”
Political theorist Yuval Levin discusses polarization, legislative deadlock in advance of election
“Levin joined Duke Jan. 1 as the sixth Egan visiting professor in recognition of his work relating to the media and contemporary issues. In the position, he is delivering a series of lectures throughout the year and teaching a course this fall. Levin previously served as a domestic policy staff member in the White House under President George W. Bush…”
Bridging the Divide: A Conversation with Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr
“Sanford’s POLIS: Center for Politics kicked off its multipart Bridging the Divide series on Monday with the first event: a fireside chat with Provost Alec Gallimore and former Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr…”