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Polis Research Blog

Political scientists at Duke University draw upon a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to produce cutting-edge research that enhances our understanding of politics. Polis is committed to showcasing political science research at Duke and to facilitating its creation.

Featured Research

American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal, May 2024

May 9, 2024

A Student Perspective On The 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate

April 24, 2024

A Call for Leadership: Political Polarization and Civil Discourse at Duke University by Chloe Nguyen (PPS ’24)

August 17, 2022

The Democrats’ Countrypolitan Problem in North Carolina: Progressive Challenge and Opportunity by Mac McCorkle and Rachel Salzberg

January 25, 2022

All Research & Media Hits

Congressman David Price Appointed to the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges

April 6, 2023

Professor Mac McCorkle on Republican Supermajority after NC Rep. Cotham Switches Parties, ABC News

April 5, 2023

Professor Nick Carnes on White Working Class Voters, Deseret News

March 30, 2023

Professor Bruce Jentleson on Fracturing American Consensus on Ukraine, Foreign Policy

March 29, 2023

Newly Elected NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, The Washington Post

March 28, 2023

Chloe Decker (PPS ’25) on the Future of the North Carolina Democratic Party, The Chronicle

March 21, 2023

Manasvi Reddy (PPS ‘24): “The 9–5 is Biologically Sexist. Here’s How to Fix it”

March 20, 2023

Robby Phillips (PPS ‘24): “The LGBTQ+ Community Needs Allies More Than Ever”

March 20, 2023

Cecilia de la Guardia (PPS ‘24): “Congress Should Pass the Equality Act”

March 20, 2023

Anne Chen (PPS ‘24): “Pay Gap Within Women’s Sports”

March 17, 2023

Professor Mac McCorkle on Governor Roy Cooper’s New Spending Plan, ABC11

March 16, 2023

Professor Nick Carnes on His New Book: “The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” Chapelboro

March 8, 2023

Professor Mac McCorkle on Governor Roy Cooper’s Efforts to Pass Gun Legislation, CBS17

March 8, 2023

Professor Jay Pearson on Routine Traffic Stops for Black Motorists in NC, The 9th Street Journal ​

March 2, 2023

Jamie Chornoby (MPP ’23) on Local News Funding, 2023 Local Journalism Researcher’s Workshop

March 1, 2023