Politics

Joe Biden elected President of the United States

Tracking all breaking news related to the presidential race.

Rachel Bernstein

Dillon Cranston

Daniel Hahm

Kate Lý Johnston

William Warren

November 3, 2020

It’s Election Day – here’s what you need to know

What we’re watching and covering at Annenberg Media this Nov. 3.

Kate Lý Johnston

Daniel Hahm

November 3, 2020

Record wins of the 2020 election

A look at some of the notable wins down the ballot this year.

Steven Vargas and Jessica Doherty
November 25, 2020

Community Advisory Board re-formed amid concerns over racial profiling at the hands of Department of Public Safety

In a Friday email, USC administration announces further plans and scope of the recently re-formed Community Advisory Board.

Sofia James November 21, 2020

Experts say California’s rejection of Proposition 18 highlights resistance toward younger voices in the voting process

Proposition 18, a measure that would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in certain elections, was voted down in California by a 55% majority, according to the Associated Press. If passed, it would have given 17-year-olds the right to vote in special elections and primaries if they turned 18 by the next general election date.

Caitlin Hernandez, Savannah Welch November 12, 2020

Journalism’s modern-day flashpoint

Former President Donald Trump’s “fake news” rhetoric has negatively contorted the image of journalism at large and caused news consumers to either shun news outlets the president openly discredits or shun the ones he openly supports — a lose-lose scenario for all news outlets. For instance, a CNN reporter was verbally harassed while reporting on an anti-lockdown protest in mid-May. Two weeks later, a Fox reporter was reporting on a protest outside of the White House when he and his crew were physically forced out and heckled by protesters.

Antonio Pequeño IV November 12, 2020

With close results, Georgia heads toward recount

Tracking presidential results and two contested Senate seats.

Chloe Lewis November 11, 2020

Drugs: The real winner of the 2020 election

Shroom dealers, hemp farmers, and student activists react to measures to legalize marijuana and decriminalize hard drugs.

Kate Lý Johnston November 11, 2020

Georgia’s historic blue flip

Stacey Abrams’ efforts to combat voter suppression in Georgia helped the state pull for a Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in almost 30 years.

Pilar Lee, Diego Ramos November 6, 2020

Third parties in New York State fight for their ballot status

Despite recent legislative changes, two New York third parties will retain their ballot status. In 2019, Gov. Cuomo changed the rules for how many votes a third party needs to maintain their ballot status. Third parties previously needed to receive 50,000 votes every four years. Now, third parties must receive 2% of the vote, around 130,000 votes, for the governor or presidential race every two years.

Jessica Doherty November 6, 2020

California voters say no to more rent control

A look into another one of California’s well-funded and contested propositions

Charlotte Phillipp, Emmett Fuchs, Kenneth Kim, Anita Holman November 6, 2020

Mark Ridley-Thomas sweeps L.A. District 10 race

Tracking L.A.'s race between Mark Ridley-Thomas and Grace Yoo.

Arya Desai November 6, 2020

Record number of GOP women elected to the House of Representatives

The GOP has added at least 10 women to the House of Representatives following the General Election on Nov. 3, indicating a wave of conservative women, not only running, but winning house seats this election. The Republican Party increased its efforts to recruit women to run for office ahead of the 2020 election, a plan that seems to be paying off.

Ariel Anza November 6, 2020