Having the courage to fight for policies that best support this system was a trademark of the Schwarzenegger administration and will continue at the Schwarzenegger Institute. Redistricting, open primaries, campaign finance, the role of media and the role of special interest all impact our political system and must be part of this important discussion.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute California Issues Poll is a representative survey of California registered voters and was fielded from 10/30/2022 to 11/02/2022.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Secretary George P. Shultz, the much admired 60th Secretary of State, Schwarzenegger Institute advisory board member and lifelong public servant.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, presented Democracy Action Hero Awards to public officials who showed true leadership, bravery and a commitment to American democracy in the 2020 general election.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute California Issues Poll is a representative survey of California registered voters and was fielded from 10/27/2020 to 10/31/2020.
A New Form of Gerrymandering using CVAP? Amendment 3 Has the Greatest Negative Impact on Missouri’s Communities with Children
On Wednesday, September 23rd, the Schwarzenegger Institute launched the Democracy Grants for Voting Access & Election Administration.
The Schwarzenegger Institute is excited to announce the release of its newest policy report that closely examines the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Read the preprint of Christian Grose's latest research paper titled "Reducing Legislative Polarization: Top-Two and Open Primaries Are Associated with More Moderate Legislators."
This October, the USC Schwarzenegger Institute has been a bipartisan host to several of the nation’s leading experts on election and political reforms.
In late September Governor Schwarzenegger brought his campaign to terminate gerrymandering to the Atlantic Festival in Washington DC.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had back to back opinion pieces published in the Washington Post earlier this month.
Earlier this month, Professor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke to a packed classroom of students taking the Schwarzenegger Institute’s ‘Fixing American Democracy and Misrepresentation’ class.
Father and daughter filmmakers Bob and Rachel Millman visited the Schwarzenegger Institute on September 13th to screen their new documentary Line in the Street.
Global Director of the Schwarzenegger Institute Conyers Davis released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Attorney General Eric Holder continue to prove that redistricting reform does not need to be a partisan issue.
On Tuesday, March 26 the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in two cases, Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benishek.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the USC Center for Sustainability Solutions co-hosted with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator the leadership council discussion on federal carbon pricing policy.
Charles T. Munger, Jr assesses the changes wrought by the advent in 2012 of the top-two primary in three papers.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy convened the Terminate Gerrymandering Summit on Jan. 10 at USC.
“I said I’d only do it if she became the global director,” said Schwarzenegger on Oct. 24 at the inaugural Bonnie Reiss Memorial Lecture, honoring Reiss, who passed away in April.
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USC Schwarzenegger Institute Academic Director and Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Christian Grose, wrote a rapid assessment of the redistricting reform initiatives.
On October 2nd, the Schwarzenegger Institute hosted former British Home Secretary and Member of Parliament Charles Clarke, USC Price School Dean Jack Knott, and senior members of the Consular Corps in
Governor Schwarzenegger took a break from filming Terminator 6 to support comprehensive redistricting reform and advocate for citizens redistricting commissions.
Schwarzenegger and Ohio Governor John Kasich joined legislative leaders to celebrate the passage of a bipartisan proposal to change how Ohio draws congressional district lines.
Gov. Schwarzenegger continued his crusade to end gerrymandering by filing an Amicus Brief with the the Supreme Court challenging partisan redistricting in the State of Maryland.
Schwarzenegger Institute delegation, led by USC Professor Christian Grose, traveled to Arizona State University to participate in the Open Primaries National Forum and Research Roundtable.
The conference was a non-partisan, rigorous series of discussions that examined our present situation and considered how how to rebuild the resilience, fairness,and durability of our democracy
Speaking on the steps of the Supreme Court Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger continued his campaign to end the partisan drawing of legislative and congressional districts.
The Schwarzenegger Institute teamed up and released a new briefing on the independent voter phenomenon and the impact that it is having on the American political landscape.
Bonnie Reiss, Global Director of the USC Schwarzenegger Institute, was honored by the Independence Clubs of New York City at the 17th Annual Anti-Corruption Awards Ceremony for her lifelong leadership
Earlier this week, Gov.Schwarzenegger joined a number of prominent Republicans in filing amicus briefs, explaining to the Court why they support common-sense redistricting reform.
The CA Citizens Redistricting Commission extended the special invitation to Gov. Schwarzenegger to in honor of his longstanding support for nonpartisan redistricting in both CA and throughout the U.S
The Institute is working with a coalition of good government groups on ending partisan gerrymandering through both ballot initiatives and the legal process.
The USC Schools of Public Policy and Journalism partnered to screen the five-episode docuseries America Divided followed by a conversation with Norman Lear, policy makers, academics and producers.
Gov. Schwarzenegger is fed up with redistricting and is devoted to fixing the problem. The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy set up this page so that you can be active in the fight
David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spoke to the USC community at President Nikias’ Distinguished Lecture Series and following the event met with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
David Daley, best-selling author joined Gov. Schwarzenegger and more to talk about his new book Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy
Institute hosts forum at USC that examined both data and politics behind the recent U.S. Senate race that included a conversation with David Siders. Sean Clegg and Bill Carrick
The Schwarzenegger Institute is proud to partner with the Morrison Institute of Public Policy at Arizona State University on political reform issues that make our system more accountable to the voters
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The women of Town and Gown invited the Institute’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, Conyers Davis, to speak at their pre-election lucheon event
SI team visits ASU President Michael Crow to explore collaborations on policy areas of mutual interest, including climate change, energy, political reform and on-line education.
Institute Director Bonnie Reiss participated in the 12th and final year of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting with leaders from around the world.
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Institute releases two research reports showing that political reforms like those passed by voters in CA can reduce political polarization and prompt candidates to engage voters across party lines
Global Director Bonnie Reiss was the keynote speaker for the Town and Gown “Election Day Special” luncheon
Christian Grose presented findings on the role of California’s top-two primary in moderation by state legislators at UC Berkeley Event
When asked what young people can do to fix their government in the face of crippling gridlock, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged the crowd to look no further than the work of USC’s own students.
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Report uses empirical data to show the impact of Open Primary and Redistricting in CA-two reforms of which the hope was they would create less political gridlock
Watch:The Political Reform Movement in America panel that took place at the Government and Leadership--People Over Politics Symposium
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosted a conversation between Governor and USC Downey Professor Arnold Schwarzenegger and political commentator and host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews.
On October 30th the USC Schwarzenegger Institute held a series of meetings in Washington D.C. with our nation's leaders to advocate continued support of comprehensive after-school programs.
On Wednesday November 6th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the 10th Students Talk Back lunch panel discussion.
A lot can change in ten years. This time a decade ago, California had just emerged from a recall election less than a year into then-Governor Grey...
On Wednesday September 11th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the first Students Talk Back lunch of...
Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox discusses immigration reform with Gabriela Teissier, Univision.
Senators McCain & Bennet discussing the immigration reform bill with Ann Compton, ABC News.
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U.S. Senators, President Vicente Fox, Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Gov Schwarzenegger, Ann Compton - ABC News, and others gather at USC to discuss Immigration Reform ...
Schwarzenegger Institute Board of Advisor Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh joined the Institute on October 19, 2012 for a luncheon at the Widney Alumni House. Senator Bayh...
The Institutes inaugural symposium event drew nearly 1,000 attendees and more than a dozen national and international news media outlets featuring thought leaders from the realms...