The goals of the Progressive Policy Research Center are two-fold: 1) Fill a research and labor gap for progressive politicians throughout the South and 2) Bring new, forward-thinking voices and research to Duke's Sanford School. The Center will provide PftP members with the opportunity to conduct policy work for progressive state and local representatives who are committed to furthering PftP's goals, with preference given to BIPOC, Queer Trans, and other minority officials, especially those who are in close proximity to Durham.

Members who wish to participate will indicate their policy skills, as well as the types of projects they are interested in. Students will then be matched to clients based on how well their skills align with the client's needs. This year, students will work on a variety of pressing policy issues including: policing, criminal justice, healthcare, voting access, housing, and marijuana legalization.