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Reunited States- Building Understanding in America
The motto of the United States is e pluribus unum– out of many, one. Our nation has blended cultures, beliefs, and people from across the world to varying degrees of success. In recent years, it is our divisions and not our “one” that have taken center stage in our politics, communities, and media. The Reunited States highlights individual…
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Police-Community Relations Conversation
Communities function best with (a few) shared values like safety and order. We want our communities to be safe. We want law enforcement to be fair. We want police to do their job in a manner that is safe for them and for community members. We expect these elements to be a given-a shared goal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
