April 11, 2008
With Tax Day upon us, Morley Winograd of the USC Marshall School analyzes the candidates’ tax plans. Obama focuses on fixing economic inequality among Americans — an approach the younger generation is hungry to hear. Clinton, whose campaign finds strong support among the wealthy, treads carefully. And McCain sides with the supply-siders.
January 25, 2008
As California voters head to the polls on Tsunami Tuesday, they'll decide on more than just presidential candidates. They will face a slew of ballot measures this year, weighing issues ranging from gambling to education spending. USC's John Matsusaka offers an overview.
December 7, 2007
Voters in six states decided on 34 ballot propositions last month, approving 79 percent. USC's Initiative and Referendum Institute suggests that the wave of citizen-initiated legislation won't ebb anytime soon.
November 1, 2007
Voters in six states will vote on 33 ballot propositions in November 2007. This is less activity than in November 2005, the last off-year election, in which voters decided 39 measures in seven states, and far below the 204 propositions in 37 states in November 2006.
June 13, 2007
As the U.S. Supreme Court heads into the final month of its term, it is expected to deliver several key decisions. The most anticipated include cases addressing race in public schools, free speech and campaign spending.
November 2, 2006
USC Law School Experts: U.S. Supreme Court Cases As the U.S. Supreme Court begins the 2006-2007 term, the justices have several important cases to decide. Of the 38 cases on the docket, the most anticipated include cases addressing abortion,...October 15, 2005
Elizabeth Garrett, director of the USC-Caltech Center on Law and Politics and USC law professor, can discuss Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's political woes, his public image, his approval ratings, his chance of winning a second term and Prop. 77 (redistricting). Contact...October 13, 2005
The institute publishes nonpartisan analysis of measures dealing with parental notification, teacher tenure, budget caps and redistricting.
June 16, 2005
The report issued by USC's Initiative & Referendum Institute offers preliminary polling on key measures in November's special election. Abortion, state spending limits and teacher tenure are among the issues for voters.
October 4, 2004
Ballot initiatives represent the will of the people - not special interests - according to a new book by a USC professor. 'Unprecedented growth' in the popularity of the process has been integral to democracy's progress for more than a century.
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