Jessica Marglin, professor of religion, argues that Sharia law is a complex tradition – one that accommodates same-sex attraction alongside rulings condemning homosexual intercourse. [5 min read]
The USC Dornsife/L.A. Times national tracking poll on the Democratic presidential race shows support for Democratic candidates does not appear to be influenced by race and gender. The tax cuts signed by President Donald Trump in 2017 have elicited a shrug from many voters. [5 min read]
Kerry, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, was the keynote speaker at a daylong conference with USC Dornsife and Price School where former elected officials from both parties as well as key business leaders discussed solutions to slow climate change. [1½ min read]
In a conversation with Robert Shrum of USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future, the Massachusetts Democrat noted the importance of young voters in the coming presidential election. [1 min read]
As 2018 draws to a close and we reflect on the past 12 months, here are seven of USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ best stories of the year. (Plus, foxes!)
USC Dornsife experts explain how growing polarization in political and religious beliefs have made traditional holiday gatherings a challenge for families to navigate, and how to avoid a big blowout. [4 ¼ min read]
Americans are overwhelmingly committed to a free press and hostile to government restrictions, a new poll finds. But the country is divided on the meaning of President Trump's attacks on the press. [5 min read]
It was not what President Trump said, but what he did not say that was so at odds with the tenor of the forum, says Stephen D. Smith in "The Conversation."
The national poll shows majority support for immigrants, decreasing support for Trump among his base and the belief that there are still significant obstacles for women to get ahead.
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