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Writer, Speaker, & RESEARCHER in North Dakota

ELLie SHOCKLEY, Ph.D.

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Welcome! I’m Dr. Ellie Shockley. My areas of expertise include quantitative social science, political psychology, and education research. I am also passionate about public service, civic engagement, and social/community issues in North Dakota. Please find my Bismarck Tribune columns, and some of my other writing and research, below.

Opinion Column, the Bismarck Tribune

2024

Dec 2024:

North Dakotans evolve on abortion due to stories like Tony Bender’s

Nov 2024:

Slate of ballot measures shows ballot language matters

Oct 2024:

Does overhauling tenure honor Mike McCormack’s legacy?

Sep 2024:

Measure 4 uses sledgehammer where scalpel is needed

Aug 2024:

North Dakotans understand what JD Vance does not

JUL 2024:

Biden supporters & pro-life advocates have something in common

Jun 2024:

Could election see cannabis legalization pass in ND?

May 2024:

There’s much to unpack in June’s statewide measure

Apr 2024:

Pro-life hardliners shocked by their stance taken to conclusion

Mar 2024:

Tenure in ND Higher Ed ContinueS to Decline

Tables: institution-level trends in ND higher ed staffing

Feb 2024:

Indigenous voices offer insight

Will ND’s next governor fuel the culture war?

Jan 2024:

Voters Need Education on Measure 3

2023

Dec 2023:

Prichard’s stance on initiated measures has no audience

Nov 2023:

Measure 1 can reduce disability stigma

Oct 2023:

Don't blame third party voters

Sep 2023:

What's the price of small talk?

Aug 2023:

What does it mean to leave abortion 'to the states'?

JUL 2023:

Local animals needs our help

Jun 2023:

Tenure benefits our communitiesTable

May 2023:

Anti-Trans Legislation Casts Shadow Over ND

Jan 2023:

Legislation may impact election processes

2022

Dec 2022:

Holiday labor too often falls on women

Nov 2022:

Lessons from the Term Limits Measure

Oct 2022:

Election predictions for your consideration

Sep 2022:

What does Measure 2 Change for the Average Person?

Is there a place for pro-life Democrats?

Aug 2022:

Why do some North Dakotans use cannabis?

JUL 2022:

Cut yourself some slack

Jun 2022:

It’s all hands on deck for teacher allies

MaY 2022:

Cannabis petition has real chance of success

Mar 2022:

Is it 'easy' to change North Dakota's constitution?

Ballot measure slate is shaping up

Feb 2022:

▪Higher ed staff trends may surprise youTable

Jan 2022:

▪think tank files complaint against NEW Leadership

2021

Dec 2021:

To understand incivility, ask a woman

Nov 2021:

legislators seek public sector pension changes

Oct 2021:

Lincoln, Mandan show greatest growth rates

Sep 2021:

Contraception is health care

Aug 2021:

Who’s been changing our state constitution?

JuL 2021:

Term limit activists demonstrate self-governance

Jun 2021:

Neurodiversity enriches our community

Living in North Dakota offers lessons

May 2021:

GOP voters play role in protecting initiativesFigure

Apr 2021:

Lawmakers should accept trans athlete study

Mar 2021:

Simons puts myth of 'male bumbler' on display

Feb 2021:

HB 1119 would suppress voter participation Fig.1-2

Jan 2021:

COVID death trend improved Dec to early JanFig.A-B

2020

Dec 2020:

Choices this month could save livesFig.1-2

Nov 2020:

Measure 2 Defeated, but work isn’t over

Oct 2020:

COVID will kill hundreds in ND by year’s endFig.1-3

Sep 2020:

Legislature seeks veto power over citizens

Aug 2020:

ND House votes reveal 3 dimensions of ideologyFigure

Jul 2020:

Ballot measure reforms higher ed board

Jun 2020:

primary turnout not impacted by mail ballotsFig.1-2

May 2020:

Mandan’s D-34 Senate Race is worth watching

It's time to listen to experts among us

Apr 2020:

COVID reinforces women's econ. insecurity

Mar 2020:

Caucus results reveal political diversity in ND

Feb 2020:

Property Tax Discussions Need Nuance

Jan 2020:

Voting by mail can help us vote smarter

Bastiat was pro-refugee, so why isn't Becker?

2019

Dec 2019:

Would Jesus welcome 2 dozen refugees?

Nov 2019:

Political depolarization begins with us

Oct 2019:

Bis-Man water quality key to our future

Sep 2019:

Obsession with material goods affects community

Aug 2019:

Blue law repeal supports religious freedom

Jul 2019:

Few resources means no freedom to self-govern

Jun 2019:

ND election process stands out from rest of nation

May 2019:

Electoral College amplifies North Dakotans’ votes

Apr 2019:

Let’s prepare for climate change impact in Bis-Man

Mar 2019:

Rigid ideology has no place in ND

ND Constitution all about us

Feb 2019:

Being a union member offers opportunities

Jan 2019:

Hard-to-read language hurt Measure 3

2018

Dec 2018:

How the art of ‘hygge’ impacts North Dakotans

Nov 2018:

Election Day first step in government

Oct 2018:

Love it or hate it, ND is a purple state

Sep 2018:

Nuanced trends in ND direct democracy

Aug 2018:

State needs to reinvest in NDSU & UND

Book & Select Chapters

Ellie Shockley et al. (2016). Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Trust.

Ellie Shockley et al. (2016). Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Trust.

 

Education & Training

2013-2015 ▪University of Nebraska: Post-doc

2008-2013 ▪University of Chicago: M.A. & Ph.D.

2002-2006 ▪Duke University: B.S.

Contact INFO

Bismarck-Mandan ▪ North Dakota