OPINION
Where have we come from, where should we go?
By William Chafe | April 25, 2016Once again, Duke University is beset by issues rooted in the history of our country – and our own university.
Once again, Duke University is beset by issues rooted in the history of our country – and our own university.
Few themes dramatize the challenges of the 21st century better than human rights. Egyptian gays alleging rights violations get journalists to press conferences that vanish as soon as police appear with clubs raised.
Although the American Constitution begins with the words “We the People,” and the Declaration of Independence declares that “all men are created equal,” our history has largely contradicted those ideals.
Sex and race have been intertwined since the beginning of American history. They remain so today, throughout America and here at Duke. The events that occurred on Buchanan Boulevard two weeks ago...
The Chronicle's Feb. 27 article on Duke's progress on the strategic plan contained one sentence that is misleading regarding Arts and Sciences.
This is a season for reflection, about ultimate matters of concern for those of us who are of the Jewish or Christian faith, about immediate issues of respect and disrespect for students at Duke,...
Recently, a number of writers to this paper have criticized Duke University for failing to honor former President Richard Nixon, and in particular, for not providing a home for the Nixon...