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.
USC Gould Immigration Clinic helps reunite Cameroonian brothers
Clinton and Gerard Tibuck — who had been separated since 2015 — spent Thanksgiving together after a USC law student helped Clinton win asylum.
LLC or sole proprietorship? USC expert answers your burning small business questions
The director of USC Gould’s Small Business Clinic addresses many of the major questions he hears from individuals looking to get their businesses off the ground.
Americans don’t agree on how their social safety net should work
Two related studies from a USC professor show a country torn between helping people for free and imposing costs on those who need a hand.
What geology reveals, and obscures, about North Korea’s nuclear weapons
A USC PhD candidate explains how geological knowledge of North Korea’s nuclear test site could provide deeper insights into the nation’s weapons capability.
Understanding the ongoing U.S.-China trade war
Clayton Dube, director of the USC U.S.-China Institute, explains this latest phase of the trade war and how it might impact American consumers.
Lack of affordable rent plagues cities across the United States
USC researchers have developed a new method of calculating affordability that spotlights the growing disparity between rents and wages, one that affects renters at all income levels.
USC economist named to new independent committee focused on U.S. environmental policy
Antonio Bento, professor of public policy and economics at the USC Price School of Public Policy, was named an inaugural member of the executive committee of the new research entity.
Higher education must be force for democracy, USC scholar argues
As one of his final projects as a USC professor, William G. Tierney is encouraging universities and faculty to speak their minds and help strengthen democracy.
USC delegation meets with lawmakers in D.C.
Group including president, provost and trustees advocates for a host of key national priorities that directly impact the university’s faculty, researchers and students.
Is year-round daylight saving time a good idea? Maybe not
USC experts confirm biological challenges of the time change; if anything, they say we should be on standard time all year.
The Legal Story Behind Puerto Rico’s Colonial Conundrum
Through a family’s personal history, a USC law expert uncovers the complex history of Puerto Rico and the United States.
Students see ‘behind the veil’ of public health policy
It’s the ultimate field trip for public health policy students: visiting the state capital to meet with lawmakers.
Gift endows first-generation program at USC Gould School of Law
The $3 million gift from alumnus John Molina endows the C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program, named in honor of John Molina’s father, and a scholarship fund.
New gift strengthens USC Schaeffer Center’s influence in health policy
USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer and his wife, Pamela, donate $17 million to the center they founded a decade ago to support rigorous research addressing health policy challenges.
A new way to pay for innovative drugs, provide universal access — and not break the bank
USC’s Neeraj Sood backs a novel approach in which a state contracts with a single manufacturer for a specific drug at a fixed rate, then can obtain as many pills as it needs. Louisiana is putting it to the test.
Scientists use satellite technology to detect and ultimately prevent genocide
At USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences Institute, Andrew Marx uses satellites and data such as crowdsourced mapping to analyze and inform human migration and refugee policy.
Why asbestos litigation won’t go away: Because asbestos won’t go away
USC’s Jeb Barnes notes that asbestos wasn’t just a construction material: Manufacturers found ways to add the material to everything from hair driers to car parts and children’s modeling clay.