Michael Sandel joined the Government Department in 1980 to teach political theory largely on the strength of a dissertation that boldly critiqued the ideas of John Rawls, then a towering figure both at Harvard and in the field. Since then he has grown to be among the most influential political philosophers of his era, and […]
UCLA community members dressed in costumes, ranging from Harry Potter robes to unicorn onesies, and stayed on their feet in Pauley Pavilion for 26 hours to raise money for pediatric AIDS research. The UCLA Pediatric AIDS Coalition hosted the 15th annual Dance Marathon to fundraise for pediatric AIDS research and support those who are impacted by […]
“The Oil Curse: How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the Development of Nations,” a book written by UCLA professor of political science Michael Ross and published in 2012, has now been translated into three languages: Russian, Portuguese and Arabic — languages of countries with some of the world’s largest oil reserves.
Cook, a third-year political science student, will return for a weekend from his quarter in Washington, D.C., to participate in Dance Marathon, an annual 26-hour event in Pauley Pavilion. In its 13-year history, the Pediatric Aids Coalition at UCLA has raised almost $4 million for HIV-affected children around the world, and has continued its effort […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With potential gains strongest among Asian American young adults, the Clinton campaign is making sure it’s fully engaged in the next eight months with Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters by naming an Asian American under 30 in its top leadership.
Two Democrats and three Republicans are still in the running for their party’s 2016 presidential nomination.
It’s still weird that the last states to vote this primary season won’t do so until June 7 — more than two months from now.
Last week, eminent political scientist Barbara Sinclair passed away. She was a renowned congressional expert who contributed as both a researcher and a public intellectual. Over the course of a renowned career, she explained the inner workings of congressional party leaders, the evolution of the Senate, and the ability of Congress to enact major legislation.
The election may be far away, but listening tours are already underway, political consultants are doling out advice and pundits are handicapping favorites and wildcards.
Miami (CNN)Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Marco Rubio will face off at CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday night in a state that could make one of the four men virtually unstoppable — and spell doom for another.
