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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.

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Juliana Shank (PPS ’24): Medicaid Expansion is the “North Carolina Solution” Politicians Seek

October 20, 2022
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Naima Turbes (PPS ’24): What Does it Mean to Really be Pro-Life?

October 20, 2022
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Zak Barasch: A Path to End Gerrymandering

October 20, 2022
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Headshot of Professor Mac McCorkle

Professor McCorkle on “Countrypolitan” Counties and the NC Senate Race, The New York Times

September 26, 2022
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Polis Steering Committee Members and Faculty Discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling on Midterm Elections

September 22, 2022
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Meredith Hutchinson (PPS ’24): It’s Time for States to Reconsider Pretrial Detention

September 19, 2022
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Zach Dobson (PPS ’24): Abolishing the Death Penalty: Working Toward Fixing a Broken Criminal Justice System

September 19, 2022
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Chloe Nguyen

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

August 17, 2022
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Deepthi Chandra (PPS ’24): Get Forever Chemicals off Women’s Faces

July 25, 2022
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Alessandra Tazoe (PPS ’24): The Double Standard for Refugees: a Kind That Doesn’t Side With My Ethnicity

July 12, 2022
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Professor Rose on Title IX’s Legacy, The New York Times

July 8, 2022
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Nathan Strang (PPS ’24): It’s Time to Rethink Medical Education in the United States

July 5, 2022
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Professor Kristin Goss

Professor Goss on Gun Control Political Mobilization, Routledge Studies and SSQ

June 8, 2022
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Rory Smith (PPS ’24): Universities Should De-Emphasize Standardized Testing Requirements in Admissions Decisions

June 7, 2022
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Jennifer Ouyang (PPS ’24): How Google Fired Its Employee Tells Us We Need to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

June 7, 2022
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