• Workforce Pell: Our Voices on the Hill


    Join us for the public release of informed opinion polling results on “Public Support for Short Term Pell” hosted by Commonsense American and the National Skills Coalition. As we gather with members of Congress and staff on Capitol Hill, we’re set to go over our collective insights on Workforce Pell. This event is a unique…

  • In This Together: A Cross-Partisan Plan for Families


    Join Convergence to celebrate the release of “In This Together: A Cross-Partisan Action Plan to Support Families with Young Children in America” at an in-person event on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, February 6th from 5:00-6:30pm featuring remarks from Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). “In This Together: A Cross-Partisan Action Plan to Support Families with Young Children in America” is…

  • Trust in Elections Conversation


    Trust is a critical component of building and maintaining healthy families, communities, institutions and countries. What happens when it starts to dwindle or is lost entirely? Trust is built over time. It can be challenged by people with different views or backgrounds as well as events that call into question the intent of our institutions…

  • Ranked Choice Voting Conversation


    Most of us want the healthiest democracy we can design. Are our current voting systems producing the best outcomes for citizens? Some people believe that ranked choice voting produces an outcome more reflective of the majority of citizen’s wishes. It has also been argued that ranked choice voting can reduce negative campaigning, allows voters more…

  • Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics


    The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future is honored to host its annual Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics on January 30, 2024 in Town & Gown at USC.  In collaboration with POLITICO and Unite America, this conference brings together top experts from politics, government, media, and academia to explore the most pressing issues in…

  • US Senate Candidates Debate at USC


    The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, FOX 11 Los Angeles, and POLITICO will co-host this year’s first debate for California’s Senate race at 6 p.m. PST, Monday, Jan. 22, at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.   The four California candidates invited to participate in the debate include Democratic U.S. Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara…