Why does the military usually punish misconduct while police close ranks?
A lecturer at USC Gould and founder of the Center for Law and Military Policy explains why the military often pursues justice for bad behavior while cops do not.
After 10 years in the Air Force, USC grad student wants to serve his fellow Californians
Once Matthew Quan finishes his master’s degree at the USC Price School, he wants to help solve the problems facing his home state.
What lessons could modern politicians learn from Catherine the Great?
USC Dornsife’s Kelsey Rubin-Detlev argues that the 18th-century Russian empress offers an example of how modern leaders could use wit, reason and science to advance a nation.
Poll: More than 1 in 4 Americans say ‘too soon to tell’ on impeaching Trump
The latest USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll also finds that, if the House does vote to impeach the president, 45% of Americans support the Senate removing him from office.
Revenge porn is sexual violence, not millennial negligence
A USC social work professor notes that “Be careful of the photos you take of yourself” sounds a lot like “Don’t wear suggestive clothing.” Sexual violence, she says, happens because of sexual perpetrators.
USC law professor testifies before Congress on restoring Voting Rights Act
In September, USC Gould Vice Dean Franita Tolson joined a group of leading law scholars in testifying at a Congressional subcommittee hearing on restoring key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
High cost of living dampens L.A. County residents’ attitudes
The new LABarometer from USC Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research finds county residents less satisfied with their lives and less optimistic about the economy than people living elsewhere in the country.
Founder of USC immigration initiative wants to build a hub for research, policy
Eliane “Elle” Fersan grew up in occupied Lebanon; the rampant corruption inspired her devotion to immigrant equity and activism, including founding the Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative at USC Gould.
Celebrating 10 years of fostering research and scholarship in mental health law
A decade after the USC Saks Institute’s Student Scholars program began, students and alumni reminisce on how it has advanced an understanding of mental health.
When special education legal disputes arise, staying neutral is necessary
Drawing on 30 years of experience, Richard Erhard teaches law students at USC Gould how to mediate complaints with teachers, administrators and parents.
USC Gould students learn from esteemed judges, and vice versa
The Jurist-in-Residence program offers students unique insight into the perspectives of judges from outside Southern California.
Research into state drug pricing laws finds no improvement in transparency
A new study from the USC Schaeffer Center found that fewer than 5% of state drug pricing laws passed between 2015 and 2018 will provide additional public transparency.
Study: Paying the film industry billions in tax incentives doesn’t generate economic growth
According to the USC Price School, the five states that spend the most on motion picture incentive programs are not getting a return on that investment.
Research on immigration enforcement shines a light on ICE actions under Trump and Obama
A new report co-authored by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo reveals a major increase in the number of U.S. citizens encountered by ICE.
USC tech law clinic helps video game designers avoid intellectual property trouble
Thanks to USC Gould’s Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic, game designers can learn how to factor copyright and fair use laws into their creative choices.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2019 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
Gift helps USC Price School support real estate education, sustainable communities
Real estate firm FivePoint’s $1 million donation from will help the public policy school attract senior faculty.
Poll: Democratic voters want a Medicare-like program, gun restrictions
The latest USC Dornsife/L.A. Times national poll also shows Joe Biden holding a steady lead ahead of the third Democratic primary debate, though many voters remain undecided.
Why your employer-sponsored insurance may ultimately not be good for you
USC health policy expert Dana Goldman notes that we ended up with the current system in part by accident.
How the Center for the Political Future aims to unite a divided nation
How can a deeply polarized America be put back together? Experts at USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future are preparing the next generation of political leaders to listen, learn and respect the truth.
Voters predict Trump’s re-election, but less than a third would be happy
The latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times national poll also reveals that Republicans favor a populist direction over traditional conservatism by nearly two to one, while Republican-leaning voters slightly favor a more traditional path.
How much does Airbnb really affect rents and housing prices?
Research indicates that Airbnb is increasing rent and housing prices in certain areas, including Los Angeles. USC professors weigh in on how cities — and the company itself — can set rules that will benefit local communities.
With 2020 looming, will ‘electability’ decide the next president?
What do pundits mean when they buzz about presidential candidates being “electable”? USC polling experts assess how we attempt to measure the unmeasurable.
How immigrants give American companies a competitive boost against Chinese rivals
USC research has shown that immigrants provide U.S. companies with a true competitive advantage, and policies that limit them could be just as detrimental in the long run.