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On the recent anniversary of Paul Farmer’s death: Language, community engagement and global health

By Mya Harris | 16 hours ago

Paul Farmer’s legacy in global health was defined by his deep engagement with the communities he served, particularly in Haiti, where he emphasized dignity, human rights and sustainable healthcare. As global health funding faces critical setbacks, his work reminds us that addressing disparities requires not only medical intervention but also a commitment to language, history and the lived experiences of those most affected.

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An Instagram post is not enough to ‘save research’

By Coral Lin | 6 days ago

On four out of five graphics, there was an ominous platitude written: “Duke research saves lives. Now we need to save research.” Okay — except, who exactly is Duke referring to when it talks about “us” and “we”? And who are we saving research from, and why?

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Duke’s administration should speak publicly about the University’s vital interests

By Timur Kuran , John Aldrich and Michael Munger | February 20, 2025

President Trump’s unfolding policies linked to the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), when fully implemented, will cause severe harm to Duke and every other university that receives federal research grants. For that reason, the Duke administration has every right, even if it wishes to abide by institutional neutrality, to point out the harms imposed by DOGE policies.

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Beyond the spectacular: Why storytelling matters

By Natalia Harnisch | December 6, 2024

Last semester, during Linguistic Justice Week hosted by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies here at Duke (CLACS), I watched a documentary called “La Mujer de Estrellas y Montañas,” which translates to “The Woman of Stars and Mountains.” It was this spring evening in which I first learned about the story of Rita Quintero — and about the power and impact of storytelling.

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It’s time for Duke to up its game on climate change

By Tom Campbell | November 6, 2024

Duke is to be commended for taking some positive actions toward reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. But it is disappointing to learn that the target date for Duke’s next set of climate goals will be 25 years in the future — 2050. Simply put, when it comes to our climate, 2050 is far too late.

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Raining gumdrops and bombs

By Emily Esmaili | October 30, 2024

In Gaza, hundreds of thousands of families are cut off from all aid, and the region has been without adequate food and water for months. More children have died from conflict there in four months than have died globally in the last four years.

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Five years after landmark case, Duke researchers must be alert

By Gary Jackson | October 28, 2024

Individuals who discover fraud — including those at universities — may feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the power of the institution that is home to the misconduct. It can seem like a David versus Goliath battle. But the False Claims Act (FCA) provides each David with an arsenal of incentives and weapons.

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