USC Dornsife News

Experts discuss how groups with historically low voter turnout could play a deciding role this election and how and shifting party alliances might reshape politics broadly.

Four candidates vying for the late Dianne Feinstein’s former seat convene on Jan. 22 at USC for the 90-minute debate co-hosted by Fox11 Los Angeles and POLITICO.

Political experts explore why nearly half of Americans now choose not to identify with a political party.

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]

An old-fashioned grassroots campaign, combined with a progressive platform, earns the 23-year-old political science major a spot on the Bell Gardens city council. [5 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]

The international relations major has found USC an ideal place to work towards a career in politics, with the aim of championing bipartisan solutions. [5½ min 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]