Experts say passing a tax is necessary
Though Propositions 30 and 38 would both fund education, they take different approaches.
Obama attracts Trojans at LA Live
President Barack Obama stopped in Los Angeles on Sunday to speak at his star-studded “30 Days to Victory Concert” at LA Live. More than 6,000 people packed the Nokia Theatre to hear an all-star lineup of musical acts including Katy Perry, Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire. Actor George Clooney, Mayor […]
Q&A with Professor Tom Hollihan
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off during the first presidential debate at the University of Denver on Wednesday night. Communication Professor Tom Hollihan, an expert in political debates, analyzed the candidates’ performances in the domestic policy debate. Daily Trojan: Did voters learn anything new about the two candidates from […]
First debate draws large USC audience
A panel of experts analyzed the performance of the candidates in the first presidential debate.
Governor signs social media bills
Two bills that will help keep social media passwords private became law last Thursday.
New poll shows drop in Prop. 30 support
A USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll found Prop. 30 still leads Prop. 28 in voter support.
Opinions vary on banning death penalty
Proposition 34, which aims to ban the death penalty, is one of many contentious measures.
New institute’s kickoff event calls for change
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute sponsored discussions of politics and technology Monday.
Online registration could lead to increased young voter turnout
Experts said though the program might expand the number of registered voters, it does not guarantee an increase in turnout.
Event explores political propaganda
It is our responsibility to break the cycle of hatred, said Stephen Smith, executive director of the USC Shoah Foundation as he welcomed spectators to “Mind Over Media: Politics, Propaganda, and the Digital Age,” a panel discussion in Doheny Library on Thursday night. Panelists discussed the role of propaganda in American politics and also how propaganda […]