Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy

08/31/2026

New research co-authored by Pell Center faculty fellow Dr. Mary Anderson offers new insight into the psychology behind political engagement, specifically, the ways personality traits shape how confident people are in their knowledge about politics. Access the article at the link below!

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Pell Center Nationhood Lab Director Colin Woodard appeared on CBS News' "The Takeout" yesterday to examine the deeper cultural story behind the current U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Woodard drew from his American Nations framework to trace the ways America's distinct regional cultures continue to shape politics across North America.

Watch the clip at the link below!

08/18/2026

Helena Foulkes leads Gov. Dan McKee 48% to 28% in the Democratic primary for governor, according to a survey released Monday by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Twenty-two percent of Democratic primary voters remain undecided — enough to swing the race either way. Foulkes drew her stron...

08/18/2026

The lieutenant governor’s race is far murkier. ➡️ https://thenewportbuzz.com/helena-foulkes-dan-mckee-rhode-island-governor-poll-2026/62131

08/18/2026

The poll results come as McKee and Foulkes prepare to clash in their final debate Tuesday night.

08/18/2026

Incumbent Dan McKee is still lagging far behind challenger Helena Foulkes in this year's Democratic primary for governor, according to a brand-new poll, as the two prepare to face off in their final TV debate tonight on WPRI 12. https://www.wpri.com/news/elections/foulkes-keeps-20-point-lead-over-mckee-in-new-salve-poll-many-undecided-in-other-races/

08/18/2026

48% for Foulkes. 28% for McKee. Results from a new poll by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University reveal a wide lead for the challenger — but a significant number of likely voters surveyed remain undecided. Learn more at the link in comments.

08/18/2026

New polling is out from Salve Regina University, and it's giving a clearer picture of how Rhode Island voters are thinking ahead of the primary in 3 weeks.The p