On Nov. 20, 1969, a group of activists attempted to reclaim the location of the infamous prison for the native people who had once occupied it. USC Dornsife faculty discuss the implications of the event, which kicked off nearly two years of protest that would shape Native American land rights activism for the next five decades. [4 min read]
Experts, pundits and Republican presidential candidate Mark Sanford discuss America’s worsening political tribalism and the science behind it at a conference hosted by the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future. [5 min read]
The latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times national poll shows nearly half of voters back a Medicare-like option and a majority wants a ban and buyback program for certain semi-automatic guns. Also, former Vice President Joe Biden holds a steady lead ahead of the third Democratic primary debate, though many voters remain undecided. [6 min read]
Pundits buzz about Democratic candidates being “electable” or “unelectable” in 2020, but what exactly do they mean? Context matters, USC Dornsife experts say. [4 ¾ min read]
The latest USC Dornsife/LA Times national poll also shows it’s early in the race as many Democratic primary voters are switching candidates. [3 ½ min read]
Limiting immigration to America could actually disadvantage us in the trade war with China, says a USC Dornsife international relations professor. [5 min read]
The National Intelligence Council has provided strategic, independent intelligence for 40 years but in an era disdainful of analysis, fewer leaders may be taking note. [6 ¼ min read]
The conjecture that we may be on the brink of a new cold war is a chilling one, racheting up our global anxiety levels, but is it accurate? [4¾ min read]
Behavioral Economist Anya Samek found that people were equally divided on whether the poor should receive aid for free, or contribute work or payment in exchange. [5 ½ min read]
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