MEDIA & DEMOCRACY POLICY

**New Season** Ways & Means: Why many college students' ballots are getting tossed — and what could be done about it

As we head into the 2024 elections, Ways & Means explores why many North Carolina college students’ votes did not count in the last few elections and how to prevent this from happening again in 2024, featuring democracy history expert Gunther Peck alongside Duke student research team members Ameya Rao, Hannah McKnight, and Kathryn Thomas. They are joined by Tiffany Crawford, a Master of Public Administration student at North Carolina Central University.

This episode is based on their research, featuring a crucial examination of the impact of provisional balloting on the voting rights of students, particularly at North Carolina Central University. Despite the historical civil rights efforts in Durham, young Black voters face disproportionate disenfranchisement through high rates of provisional ballot rejection. Systemic racism and age-related discrimination compound voting challenges, exacerbated by flawed voter registration and election administration. The study proposes reforms to safeguard voting rights, highlighting the urgent need to address structural barriers young citizens face, especially students of color. Review the research here. 

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MEDIA & DEMOCRACY / NATIONAL SECURITY & FOREIGN POLICY

Policy 360: New Episodes on Democracy, Security and Discourse

Sanford’s Policy 360 podcast explores pressing global issues with insightful discussions led by Duke University scholars and distinguished guests.

In America’s ‘High But Hollow’ Military Support, civil-military relations scholar Peter Feaver explores the changing landscape of American opinions of the U.S. military.

Towards More Civil Discourse faculty members Stephen Buckley and Sue Wasiolek attempt to tackle the crucial yet challenging topic of fostering constructive dialogue amid polarization, particularly on college campuses.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa sheds light on her courageous journalism and the fight for press freedom in the Philippines in an inspiring conversation covering technology, humanity and democracy.

With each episode, Policy 360 offers nuanced perspectives on navigating complex policy landscapes. Learn more about Policy 360.

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Sanford welcomed comedy icon Jon Stewart as a guest speaker in Eric Deggans’ “Race & Media” course. Stewart, former host of The Daily Show, 22-time Emmy Award winner, five-time Peabody Award winner, and recipient of the 2022 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, charmed the audience with his signature mixture of wit and wisdom. The event was hosted by The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Read about his visit.

William A. Darity Jr., the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics, has been named a Distinguished Fellow by the American Economic Association (AEA) for 2024. This recognition is a testament to Darity's extraordinary contributions to the field of economics and his unwavering dedication to advancing social equity. This prestigious award is one of the highest honors for economists. Learn more here. 

Sanford's Mallory SoRelle has been granted the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award for her groundbreaking research into the societal impacts of financial technology (fintech). This award is NSF’s most prestigious award for early-career faculty. Read more about the award.

Sanford faculty members Nicholas Carnes and Kristin Goss have been named Duke distinguished professors, effective July 1. Carnes will be the Z. Smith Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, and Goss will be the Susan B. King Distinguished Professor of Public Policy. Learn more.

Sanford professor Lisa Gennetian has been invited to serve on the National Academies’ Federal Policy Impacts on Child Poverty committee. This prestigious position underscores her expertise in poverty alleviation and social policy. Learn more about this appointment.

Sanford faculty member Shelley Liu recently released her first book. Governing After War: Rebel Victories and Post-war Statebuilding explores how wartime processes affects post-war state-building efforts when rebels win a civil war and come into power. Learn more about the book. 

Edmund Malesky, professor of political economy and director of the Duke Center for International Development (DCID), delivered a testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission for the “Consumer Products from China: Safety, Regulations and Supply Chains” congressional hearing. Read more about the hearing.

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