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Surveyed professors at UC Riverside predict Kamala Harris will prevail in five of seven battleground states, according to a straw poll conducted by UCR’s news team beginning October 25. The poll considered the swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The email survey was conducted...
UCR expert Andy Crosby says the polls show swing states divided between Harris and Trump, but within the margin of error.
Two-thirds of nearly 500 U.S. school superintendents surveyed described moderate to high levels of culturally divisive conflict in their school district over race, LGBTQ+ student rights, and book access that is disrupting education and costing U.S. schools billions of dollars, according to a report released Wednesday by academics at four...
When we consider the staying power of U.S. democracy, it’s humbling to consider the Roman Empire’s longevity of 1,500 years.
Author Susan Straight identifies 1,001 novels that highlight the American experience across generations and cultures.
Once again California voters are facing a plethora of state initiatives to decide on issues ranging from increasing penalties for theft and drug offenses to borrowing money to build schools. To help voters better understand the myriad of propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot, the UC Riverside Office of Alumni...
Two experts weigh-in on why morals are important in political candidates and what a criminal background means.
Shaun Bowler, professor of political science, and Andy Crosby, an assistant professor of teaching in the School of Public Policy, weigh in on how the plethora of state abortion rights initiatives may affect the presidential election.
A polling surge following Kamala Harris's rise to the top of the Democratic ticket, and after the Democratic National Convention, has cooled, according to national presidential polls. Meanwhile, the "13 Keys" prognosticator has weighed in, predicting a Harris win. We asked UC Riverside polling and surveys expert Andy Crosby from...
Prior to the Sept. 10 presidential debate, UC Riverside faculty weigh in on various topics including the now-infamous ‘childless cat ladies’ reference.
Political scientist and polling expert Andy Crosby continues to weigh in during the current presidential election cycle. This week, he writes about the impact on polls of Gov. Tim Walz as Kamala Harris's running mate, and looks at the changing swing states' landscape. National Results: Slight changes over time; race...
The Ukraine brought war to Russia's doorstep with a recent cross-border attack into the Kursk region of Russia. As Russia has been making slow but steady progress inside Ukraine’s borders, we asked Russia-Ukraine expert Paul D’Anieri to assess Ukraine’s motivations for taking the war onto Russian soil, and whether this...
A new study documents history, white supremacy, gender, sex, and “super straight” ideologies based on conversations found on Reddit.
UC Riverside professors Catherine Gudis and Bruce Link answer questions about Gov. Gavin Newsom's order to dismantle homeless encampments in California.
A couple weeks back, the 2024 presidential race was upended by the decision of President Joe Biden not to seek reelection. Since, political pundits have scrambled to assess the new Harris-Trump dynamic.
A whirlwind week in which Joe Biden bowed out of the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris became the Democrats' heir apparent finds us with little time to assess the new election paradigm. This week, we discussed the dynamics with two UCR experts. First, we speak with Ugo Antonio Troiano...
Recent elections in France and the United Kingdom held some surprises and — political scientists say — some lessons for the political parties in the U.S. UK voters ousted the Conservative party in favor of center-left Labour, and French voters, apparently spooked by their initial steps toward the right, voted...
Findings come from a new research study coauthored by UCR’s Brandon Andrew Robinson.
When top political leaders engage in dehumanizing rhetoric — rather than condemn it — stigmatization of immigrants becomes more legitimized and pervasive in society. The harm goes beyond those seeking entry into the country. It also extends to groups viewed as associated with immigration, such as descendants of immigrants, and...
In a groundbreaking paper published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, a UC Riverside marketing professor articulates the appeal of inflicting mild misfortune on others, such as tossing pies into faces, for the purpose of charitable fundraising.
