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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

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

June 8, 2022

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

June 7, 2022

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

June 7, 2022

Chloe Nguyen (PPS ‘24): It’s Time for Congress to End Forced Arbitration in All Cases — Not Just Sexual Assault

June 2, 2022

Violet Wang on NC’s Justice System, INDY Week

June 1, 2022

Professor Rose on Galvanizing Political Education on the HigherEdNow Podcast

May 26, 2022

Jessica On (PPS ’24): Efforts to Ban Critical Race Theory in Classrooms Are Harmful for All Students

May 23, 2022

The Duke Community Discusses Voting and NC Primary Elections

May 17, 2022

Mac Hester (PPS ’24): The US Foreign Language Deficit is a Manifestation of Cultural Superiority

May 16, 2022

Samantha Cue (PPS ’24): Scamming our Youth: Why Teachers Should Be Paid More

May 16, 2022

Phoebe Brinker (PPS ’24): The Draft Should Include Women

May 16, 2022

Coco Boehm (PPS ’24): The United States Should Enforce Stricter Gun Laws to Reduce Gun Violence

May 16, 2022

Professor Antepli on Religion in Academia, American School in Japan

May 16, 2022

American Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal, May 2022

May 10, 2022

Professor Asher Hildebrand and Deondra Rose on the impact of Roe vs Wade news on voting turnout, Duke Today & NC Policy Watch

May 5, 2022