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‘People want politics to be about big things’

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 […]

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15th Dance Marathon raises nearly $450,000 to fight pediatric AIDS

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 […]

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Pediatric AIDS Coalition director of cause flies back from DC to dance

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 […]

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Professor’s book gains new readers in oil-producing countries

“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. 

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Clinton campaign taps Fil-Am for top post

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.

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Who Is Running for President?

Two Democrats and three Republicans are still in the running for their party’s 2016 presidential nomination.

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Barbara Sinclair left a lasting legacy in political science

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.

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Republican debate in Miami: What to watch

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.