Unruh Institute of Politics – Bedrosian Center

Researchers gather to discuss methods for causal arguments in the study of the history of American Politics

by Nathan K. Micatka and Nicholas Napolio

While the field of political science may seem staid to outsiders, it has evolved significantly in terms of research methods over the last 40 years. The behaviorally based studies that dominated in the 1970s gave rise to the subfield of American Political Development (APD) in the 1980s as a way to more fully realize and incorporate the study of history and institutions. APD scholars made narrative-based causal arguments to understand the history of American politics. Over the past decade, a trend toward more data-oriented studies of causal relationships has emerged …

By USC Bedrosian Center, 5 yearsJanuary 29, 2019 ago

The War on Poverty

Students Talk Back: A Politics and Public Policy Forum Our friends at the Unruh Institute are focusing on poverty issues in this week’s Students Talk Back series: The War on Poverty: 50 Years and Fighting Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Featuring: Reed Galen, Owner, Jedburghs, LLC Angelica Solis, Director of Community Development, Read more…

By USC Bedrosian Center, 10 yearsFebruary 9, 2014 ago

USC students represent ‘Next Generation’ of leaders

Originally published at USC News, March 22, 2013 by Christy Lytal At the event “The Next Generation of Leadership,” a panel of USC students offered their insights to an audience of mayors, council members and city managers. Presented by the California Contract Cities Association in partnership with the USC Price Read more…

By USC Bedrosian Center, 11 yearsMarch 22, 2013 ago

The Swing Vote

The Swing Vote: Targeting Voters in the Presidential Election October 31, 2012 12:00pm to 1:00pm Featuring: Teddy Davis, Press Secretary, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Michael Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Gen Next Giuseppe Robalino, Member, USC College Republicans Co-Moderated by: Dan Schnur, Director USC Jesse M. Unruh Institute Read more…

By USC Bedrosian Center, 11 yearsOctober 31, 2012 ago

How a New Generation is Shaping the 2012 Election

Road to the White House Featuring: Morley Winograd, Senior Fellow, Center on Communication Leadership & Policy Michael Hais, Fellow, NDN and the New Policy Institute C-authors, Millennial Momentum: How a New Generation is Remaking America Moderator: Geoffrey Cowan, Director, Center on Communication Leadership & Policy View the video

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

The War Between Policy & Politics

Road to the White House Featuring: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Senior Fellow at USC Price and political analyst for KNBC, Los Angeles Raphael Bostic, Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance and professor at USC Price

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsSeptember 19, 2012 ago

Politics, Media and the Presidential Primaries

An insightful conversation on the Presidential election as the upcoming California primary grows in significance. Special guests include columnist and veteran political consultant Bob Shrum, author of No Excuses: Confession of a Serial Campaigner, and Marylouise Oates, journalist, human rights activist and author of Making Peace and other novels.

CCLP director Geoffrey Cowan will lead the discussion.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsApril 4, 2012 ago

Special Interest Politics

In a campaign season dominated by Super PACS and a political culture in which money and lobbyists seem to rule, what role do special interests play in our political system? Join a panel of experts including Jack Abramoff, former Republican lobbyist, newly-turned ethics watchdog, and author of Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption from America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist, and Bob Hertzberg, former Speaker of the California State Assembly and Co-Chair of reform group California Forward, to discuss the impact of special interests in politics and the presidential campaign.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsMarch 28, 2012 ago

Presidential Primaries After Super Tuesday

Geoffrey Baum, managing director of USC Annenberg’s Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) discusses the Presidential election following the Super Tuesday primaries and the unique dynamic between the candidates and the news media in this year’s election.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsMarch 7, 2012 ago

From the Tea Party to Occupy

How Populist Movements Shape American Politics

Tea Partiers and Occupiers are at opposite ends of the political spectrum, yet they both embrace the politics “of the people.” What effect will these populist movements have on the upcoming state, congressional and presidential races?

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsFebruary 8, 2012 ago

Social Justice issues facing USC/Los Angeles.

Students Talk Back This week’s discussion focuses on Social Justice issues facing USC/Los Angeles. Featuring: Leslie Ivie, USC Price MPA student, Partnership for an Equitable Los Angeles Lisa Schweitzer, Associate Professor at USC Price Paulina Gonzalez, Executive Director of SAJE (Strategic Actions for a Just Economy) Moderated by: Raphael Bostic, Read more…

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsJanuary 30, 2012 ago

Pick a President, Not a Party

What if you could pick your choice for president?” Non-partisan Americans Elect envisions a new online, direct form of democracy for 2012—an election in which voters pick a president, not a party.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsNovember 16, 2011 ago

Framing the Debate

CCLP faculty fellow Tom Hollihan is the author of Uncivil Wars: Political Campaigns in a Media Age. Hollihan, communication professor Gordon Stables and members of the Trojan Debate Squad will talk about the media’s role in influencing public perception of issues in the 2012 presidential election.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 12 yearsNovember 9, 2011 ago

Richard Reeves on Presidential Leadership

Featuring CCLP senior fellow and presidential biographer Richard Reeves. A USC Annenberg journalism professor, Reeves has authored biographies of Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, and John Kennedy, among others. His latest book is Daring Young Men: The Heroism and Triumph of The Berlin Airlift-June 1948-May 1949.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 13 yearsOctober 19, 2011 ago

Texas vs. California: Economic Myths and Reality

Featuring CCLP Senior Fellow Narda Zacchino, who is currently working on a book about California that focuses on the oft-made comparisons between California and Texas. Joining her will be Annenberg Professor and Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer.

By USC Bedrosian Center, 13 yearsSeptember 28, 2011 ago