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Campaign contributions swayed by neighbors’ politics
If your neighbors can see your political participation, does that change how you participate in the political process?
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‘Your day is coming,’ Gray Davis tells future policymakers at UCLA Luskin
Former California governor shares political wisdom from his decades of public service in Zev Yaroslavsky's “Today’s Los Angeles,” an advanced seminar in public policy.
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What you probably don’t know about how American women gained the right to vote
In UCLA’s 124th Faculty Research Lecture historian Ellen DuBois will share details of the story, which remains as vital today as it when it was happening.
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Latino issues take center stage at gubernatorial forum
UCLA faculty and students help frame discussions on vital policy issues as candidates face off at Royce Hall.
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Launch of Latino Policy and Politics Initiative is true to its mission
The newest research center at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs aims to bring together scholars and policymakers to make better decisions on issues of interest to Latinos.
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UC to establish National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in D.C.
University of California President Janet Napolitano said the center will be devoted to research, education and advocacy.
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Scholars dig into nationwide survey of post-election data at conference
A national network of researchers gathered at UCLA to dissect findings on race, ethnicity and politics all derived from the same innovative and singular data set.
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UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs establishes Latino policy think tank
The Latino Policy and Politics Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs will fill a critical research gap and provide a think tank around political, social and economic issues.
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A superpower for our time: How to handle the truth
UCLA political science professor Lynn Vavreck on why gut reactions and preconceived ideas may outweigh objective facts in the post-truth era.
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A lesson in good government
Two political veterans with conservative backgrounds told a UCLA audience that legislative success depends on compromise, not on who can yell the loudest.
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Federal relations staffers advise campus community on how to advocate for UCLA
A briefing was held by UCLA Government and Community Relations because of increased interest shown by the campus community in responding to the proposed budget by the Trump administration.
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Journalist sees 'new lows' for the job of telling the truth in a polarized America
Ray Suarez, former host of Al Jazeera America’s “Inside Story” and contributor to the PBS “NewsHour,” delivered the final Luskin Lecture of the academic year.
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All eyes focus on Sunday's vote for the next president of France
The election pits Emmanuel Macron, who only recently created a new political movement, and seasoned politician Marine Le Pen, who leads the nationalist — some have said xenophobic — Front National.
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Survey reveals stark gender gap in political views among college freshmen
Just 42.3 percent of freshmen characterized their political orientation as middle of the road — the lowest figure since the survey began in 1966.
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Trump not the only commander-in-chief to flex presidential muscle
Because of his shortage of Capitol Hill contacts and his complete lack of experience in wrangling legislation, Trump may feel more tempted — or obliged — than previous presidents to try and cram his agenda through by executive fiat, the panelists said.
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Dean of UCLA Luskin takes the long view on political rhetoric
Dean Gary Segura sees parallels between California history and current national debate over immigration.
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UCLA leads nationwide, multiracial survey of attitudes about politics and policy
More than 10,000 adults offered their thoughts on health care reform, immigration, taxes, climate change, Black Lives Matter and other public policy issues.
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UCLA Anderson Forecast reexamines the early days of Trump administration
The report projects robust job growth and increased defense spending.
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Politics of place still exerts powerful influence in voting booth
John Agnew, UCLA distinguished professor of geography, has spent his scholarly career examining the politics of place.
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Pulitzer prize-winning columnist defends journalists’ quest for truth against Trump’s attacks
Bret Stephens gave an eloquent, impassioned defense of the truth and the journalist’s responsibility to search it out.
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UCLA faculty voice: Americans tend to be married to their political party
Lynn Vavreck notes that in 2016 more people care about the party of their future in-law than cared in 1958, and there is more desire for same-party marriage than there was in the 1950s.
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UCLA faculty voice: Obama should not feel obligated to go quietly
History professor and presidential historian Robert Dallek recalls former presidents speaking up to defend their legacies and achievements.
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UCLA faculty voice: Trump’s economic plan unlikely to match campaign promises
Economist Lee Ohanian on how the president-elect’s plans to reduce globalization and immigration could undermine his promises of job growth and prosperity.
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UCLA faculty voice: The One-China policy benefits China, Taiwan and the United States
Cindy Fan says that Trump’s phone call with the president of Taiwan could undermine the advantages all parties have derived from the “One China” policy.
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UCLA faculty voice: Putin is Trump’s most dangerous best friend
Daniel Treisman says that the number of indirect links between President-elect Donald Trump and the Russian government are cause for deep concern.
- Monday, April 23, 2018