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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.
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UCLA Anderson Forecast: The new economy under a new administration
When Donald Trump was elected, UCLA Anderson economists revised their prognostications for the nation, state and Los Angeles.
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Putting post-election protests in historical perspective
The wave of protests that erupted after Donald J. Trump’s unexpected presidential victory was no surprise to Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld, an assistant professor in the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Department of Public Policy.
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UCLA professors reflect on how Trump defied the polls
Misunderstanding voters’ feelings, the natural unreliability of polling and insufficient skepticism from journalists contributed to predictions showing Hillary Clinton would be president.
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UCLA faculty voice: Can Google searches predict elections?
Stuart Gabriel notes that the unusual 2016 election cycle reveals the shortcomings of using such an indicator.
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UCLA faculty voice: Campaign ads sample candidate’s own words to great effect
Lynn Vavreck notes that ads using someone’s own words against them register as more memorable and truthful to voters, a strategy Clinton has used several times.
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Trump supporters concentrated in areas less impacted by migrants and trade imbalance
UCLA research report shows the candidate’s voters live in communities less affected by immigration from Mexico and trade with China.
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History professors and experts analyze the election with eye toward the past
As part of the UCLA history department’s “Why History Matters” series, the panelists discussed demagogues, the media and gender dynamics in the contest between Clinton and Trump.
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UCLA Anderson Forecast looks at economic growth amid presidential election
UCLA Anderson Forecast’s quarterly outlook for the national economy foresees real gross domestic product growth in the 2 percent to 2.5 percent range throughout 2017 and 2018, where it has been for the past seven years.
- Thursday, July 27, 2017