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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 Kristin Goss on policy-oriented philanthropy studies, The Philanthropy Daily

April 12, 2022

Professor Jentleson on Economic Sanctions Against Russia, Wall Street Journal

February 19, 2022

Professor Hildebrand on NC Congressional and Legislative Maps, Capital Tonight

February 17, 2022

Professor Kristin Goss on firearm records and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), USA Today

February 11, 2022

Polis Director Deondra Rose on the Second Morrill Land-Grant Act, Journal of Policy History

February 10, 2022

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

January 25, 2022

Professor Kristin Goss on Gun Regulation, PolitiFact

January 14, 2022

Policy Lab Fellow Vineet Chovatia on Healthcare and Civic Engagement Research

December 15, 2021

Professor Nicholas Carnes on Working Class Representation in Texas Legislature, Quartz

November 30, 2021

Professor Hildebrand on NC’s new 2nd Congressional District, The Washington Post

November 24, 2021

Professor Antepli and Ray Starling on the NC Leadership Forum, Fayetteville Observer.

November 22, 2021

Professor Deondra Rose on Redistricting and American Democracy, Policy 360: Ep. 131

November 10, 2021

Professor Asher Hildebrand on NC’s New Congressional Maps, Capital Tonight

November 8, 2021

Sanford Undergraduate Olivia Reneau on Black Property Ownership Research in Wilmington, NC

August 6, 2021

Professor Chris Bail on Identity, Extremism, and Polarization on The Purple Principle

July 13, 2021