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'A center of Marxist thought': Head of Marxism certificate explains program's role at Duke

(11/28/16 5:01am)

Michael Hardt, professor of literature and a pre-eminent Marxist scholar, has directed the Marxism and Society certificate program at Duke for several years. At the same time, his career has generated controversy from some who consider him a radical academic—he was named on a recent Professor Watchlist, which seeks to document college professors who "promote leftist propaganda" and is produced by the conservative nonprofit organization Turning Point USA. The Chronicle spoke with Hardt about his work on Marxist thought and his response to the criticism. The following conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.






Law professor Stephen Sachs helps organize 'Originalists against Trump,' criticizes Trump's understanding of the Constitution

(10/31/16 4:05am)

Along with several attorneys and law professors nationwide, Duke law professor Stephen Sachs helped author a letter published earlier this month by the "Originalists against Trump," arguing that Republican candidate Donald Trump would not uphold important constitutional values. The Chronicle spoke with Sachs about the meaning of originalism and the future of the Supreme Court post-election. The following conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.




Former NBA player Jason Collins visits Duke to encourage voting, support Hillary Clinton

(10/13/16 4:16am)

Jason Collins, who came out in 2013 as the first openly gay NBA player, has been a friend of the Clinton family for nearly 20 years. He stopped by the Bryan Center Wednesday to help register voters prior to Friday's registration deadline. The Chronicle's Neelesh Moorthy spoke with Collins about his relationship with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and his reaction to North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2.