Former state legislators mentor students
Tony Strickland and Anthony Portantino will teach a course about the future of California.
Kennedy advocates for mental health legislation
The former Rhode Island congressman was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2006.
Poll shows support for standardized testing
The poll was conducted from Aug. 27-30, and surveyed more than 1,000 registered voters.
Garcetti appoints USC dean
Linda Lopez, an associate dean in the Dornsife school, will work with immigrants.
Mayoral candidates pull no punches at USC debate
With a runoff election almost two weeks away, Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel used their political records and personal biographies — not to mention a few sharp attacks — to each argue that they were most qualified to run City Hall. The Sunday night debate at USC’s Galen Center touched upon a […]
Politicians, experts discuss immigration reform
Senators focused on the potential impact of a recent U.S. senate immigration bill.
Garcetti, Greuel face off in live debate at HSC
The Los Angeles mayoral run-off election will take place on May 21.
Unruh director seeks Calif fundraising reform
Schnur’s proposed ban would limit donors’ contributions to candidates on a campaign.
Schnur seeks Calif. fundraising reform
Fifteen states, including Texas and Florida, have put rules on the books banning political contributions while their state legislatures are in session. Now, Dan Schnur, director of USC’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, is looking to add California’s name to the list. “I have put together a proposal that would ban all legislative fundraising […]
Candidates campaign on similar platforms
All candidates have cited job growth and education progress in their platforms.