USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy helps voters and officials during the 2020 election
Projects will help L.A. County tally votes and assist county election offices in 10 states with the placement of voting locations.
COVID-19 has dealt a serious blow to the U.S. economy
USC researchers have found that, by both sickening the workforce and changing people’s behavior, the coronavirus has been an economic disaster beyond even the Great Recession.
California gives rent control another chance on the 2020 ballot
In a state with notoriously high housing costs, voters will consider yet another new take on rent control. USC experts dissect the pros and cons of Proposition 21.
Two experimental poll questions may point to a Trump victory
New questions recently added to the USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll predict that the popular vote for president could be much closer than most polls are predicting.
Debating the American family: 5 important questions for Trump and Biden
As the final presidential debate approaches, experts with the USC Center for the Changing Family share the questions they’d most like to ask regarding family issues.
Trojan tries her hand at politics with two D.C. internships
As an intern for Nancy Pelosi last spring and the EPA this summer, Kelley Xuereb has watched how laws get made from two different branches of government.
Religious identity and Supreme Court justices — a brief history
Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation process has put focus not only on the would-be Supreme Court justice’s faith but the religious makeup of the court itself, a USC Gould legal expert notes.
As few as 1 in 10 homeless people vote in elections — here’s why
The lingering idea that a person must have a residence works against homeless people’s ability to vote, a USC Price survey finds.
The USC alumni who aim to make voting cool
USC Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I Am a Voter.
What happens when senators die or are incapacitated?
With three senators infected with COVID and another seven in their 80s, USC experts look back to 1954. That year, senators’ deaths meant control of the chamber changed parties — twice.
Voter confidence in Trump’s mental and physical fitness dropped after first debate
USC Dornsife’s Daybreak Poll also reveals a staggering two-thirds of voters plan to vote before Election Day and the way people will cast their vote is associated with their political leaning.
Connecting African Americans and the national parks: USC Gould alumna uses law to do it
Noemi Perez uses her USC Gould law education to link predominantly African American sorority Zeta Phi Beta and the National Parks Service.
Despite economic recovery, housing challenges persist in L.A. and California
A new USC analysis of the Los Angeles and Golden State economies shows that rental affordability, homeownership and certain other indicators never fully rebounded from the Great Recession.
Law student and alum team up to push for equal access to the arts
ARTS Justice, co-founded by USC Gould student Sophie Sylla and recent grad Erika Ingram, looks to support local Black and Latinx students by distributing free art kits.
Talking politics with veteran campaign consultants Bob Shrum and Mike Murphy
Lifelong friends but political adversaries, the two leaders of USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future disagree about a lot of things — but they do it politely.
Surprise medical bills increase costs for everyone, not just for the people who get them
Eliminating surprise medical bills offers the potential to lower health insurance premiums across the board, say three USC health economists and policy analysts.
What to make of the fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court replacement
A lot remains unclear about the brewing battle — from the timing and how it might help or hurt the presidential candidates, to whether it will galvanize voters motivated by issues like abortion, religious freedom and health care. USC experts weigh in.
What can voters expect from the 2020 debates?
USC experts share what they’ll be watching for when Trump, Biden, Pence and Harris hit the podium in late September and beyond.
From deepfakes to fake news, an array of influences aim to shape voter decisions
As the U.S. prepares for a hugely consequential election, numerous forces are lining up to potentially manipulate voters. USC experts discuss the barrage of influences on today’s voting public.
Workers and companies face new legal and financial threats as pandemic continues
Staying in business and staying financially solvent are part of surviving a pandemic. USC experts talk about stresses and uncertainties for employees, their employers and the unemployed.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2020 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
$1 million gift from USC Gould alum provides scholarship support
David Howard and his wife, Susan, have established a new scholarship primarily for students who self-identify as the first in their family to graduate from college and pursue an advanced degree.
USC poll: Biden leads on everything but jobs and the economy
The latest USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll reveals 59% of registered voters have an unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump, compared to a 50% favorable rating for Joe Biden.
As fires rage, climate change is back on the election agenda
Will this be the year when American voters make their choice based on climate policy? USC experts examine how extreme weather and wildfires may influence the 2020 election.