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USC Dornsife scholars join international experts at a two-day meeting to discuss conspiracy theories and draw comparisons between today’s, such as QAnon, and those of the Middle Ages. [4¾ min read]

If you’ve ever wondered how marketers and politicians create memorable messages, this article could change your life. [9 min read]

Six out of 10 women voters say they will vote for Biden, and voters without a college degree are split between Biden and Trump. The president has lost ground among these groups and others since 2016. [4¾ in read]

Will Congress eliminate surprise medical bills? Who will be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? USC Dornsife experts examine pressing health issues amid the 2020 election. [3¼ min read]

USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll reveals a staggering two-thirds of voters plan to vote before election day and that the method people will use to cast their vote is associated with their political leaning. [6¼ min read]

Despite widespread agreement among most Americans that climate change poses a threat, Washington has stalled on the issue. How do we move forward? [1½ min read]

Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document, and USC Dornsife’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics will host a panel discussion on electoral reform Sept. 12.

Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the U.S. Constitution. Celebrate the legacy of this guiding document with a special panel discussion featuring USC Dornsife scholars.

Students sit down with top players in Washington, D.C. — including Nancy Pelosi and Alan Greenspan — for candid conversations about politics as part of a Maymester course led by USC Dornsife’s Robert Shrum of political science.