President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season.
From the earliest days of democracy to the spectacle of modern campaign rallies, politicians have long understood the importance of a compelling performance to persuade audiences and garner support. USC experts discuss the history, art and science of performative politics in anticipation of the first presidential debate.
USC experts discuss how the 2022 rollback of Roe v. Wade has changed reproductive rights and access across the country, and how these critical issues might shape voter behavior and decisions in the 2024 election.
Another atmospheric river—a long ribbon of concentrated moisture—is bearing down on the West Coast, raising concerns about potential landslides in regions still recovering from last year's heavy rains. USC experts are available to discuss.
The free and informed press, long considered a cornerstone of American democracy, has reached an inflection point. USC experts discuss.
