Polling data saturates news coverage and political social media, and each source claims to represent the pulse of the nation, so how do you tell a good poll from a bad one? To answer this, USC experts break down the art and science of public opinion polling and the factors that determine a poll's credibility.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history, is set to depart amidst mounting speculation over his health and ongoing conflict within the party. USC experts on politics and aging discuss.
USC experts discuss the Supreme Court case that will decide how social media platforms moderate content online.
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.
Immigration remains a focal point in the race for the White House, igniting heated discussions among candidates on the campaign trail, the debate stage and across social media. USC experts are available for comment and in-depth analysis on this pressing issue shaping the 2024 election.
USC experts are available to discuss key issues on the Supreme Court's docket.
Arguments in a set of cases challenging Chevron deference will begin on Jan. 17. Experts caution that overturning Chevron could not only reshape how policies for the environment, health and consumer protections are made and enforced, but also could threaten human health and safety. USC experts are available to discuss.
In a historic vote Friday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to expel George Santos (R-NY) from Congress over ethics and campaign finance violations. The historic vote makes Santos just the sixth lawmaker and first Republican to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.
The Salton Sea in southern California's Imperial Valley—now aptly dubbed "Lithium Valley"—has emerged as a global hotspot for this critical mineral and contains some of the world's largest lithium deposits, according to a recent U.S. Department of Energy report.