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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

Kate Whetten

Professor Kate Whetten on Duke Partnership with the Ethiopian Stand for Vulnerable Organization, Duke Global Health Institute

October 29, 2023
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Mallory SoRelle

Professor Mallory SoRelle on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Duke News

October 29, 2023
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Ambassador Miriam Sapiro on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, CNN

October 26, 2023
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Jazper Lu (PPS ‘25): “Certain Occupational Licensing Restrictions in North Carolina Make it Harder for Ex-Offenders to Find Work”

October 26, 2023
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Zara Thalji (PPS ‘25): “Big Brother is Still Watching: The FBI’s Long History of Spying on Civil Rights Leaders and People of Color”

October 20, 2023
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Bess Pierre (PPS ‘25): “Mothers of Color Pay the Price for Costly Childcare”

October 18, 2023
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Michael Romney (PPS ‘25): “America’s Best Idea for America’s Indigenous People — Returning the National Parks to Indigenous Jurisdiction”

October 9, 2023
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Rosa Golchin (’26) on “The Biden Interview” with John Harwood

October 9, 2023
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John Harwood

“The Biden Interview: The President Talks About the Supreme Court, Threats to Democracy and Trump’s Vow to Exact Retribution,” John Harwood for ProPublica

October 2, 2023
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Amaya Hanley (PPS ‘25): “Teachers Are Going Away and Soon, The Students Will Too”

September 27, 2023
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Professor Deondra Rose on Duke Presidential Fellow Appointment, The Chronicle

September 25, 2023
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Phoebe Ducote (PPS ‘25): “Let Kids Play: Schools need to keep recess as part of the school day”

September 25, 2023
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Professors Kerry Haynie and Deondra Rose Likely Voter Behavior in NC, U.S. Elections, Duke Today

September 21, 2023
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Claire Helgerson (PPS ‘25): “In Post-Roe America, Comprehensive Sex Education is Necessary to Prevent Teen Pregnancy”

September 18, 2023
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Professor Nick Carnes

Professor Nick Carnes on Marvel’s Politics, The Wall Street Journal

September 15, 2023
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