USC Dornsife News

Nathaniel Haas ’15 draws from his USC Dornsife experiences to address the nation’s political woes.

When it comes to politics, a dose of comedy can offer some relief from all of the posturing, polarization and news oversaturation, especially during an election year. But can humor also influence our political ideologies?

Researchers look at the road to rudeness and chart a path to more respectful discourse.

The political science graduate abandoned early professional ambitions in law and medicine to successfully pursue her dual passions of video gaming and writing.

Political polarization in the U.S. Congress has grown steadily over the past four decades. Data scientists are looking to longitudinal analyses to illustrate and explain the shifting ideologies in our government.

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.

USC Dornsife faculty reflect on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in a historic referendum result that has triggered widespread uncertainty and financial turmoil.

The POIR Predoctoral Summer Institute aims to increase the diversity of the applicant pools for top Ph.D. programs in political science or other social science fields at USC and across the country.

Aided by six USC Dornsife undergraduates and an alumna, Olu Orange brings a successful lawsuit that forces the city of Los Angeles to pay up to $30 million in job training for thousands of people subjected to unconstitutional gang injunctions.