USC Center for the Political Future

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The Center for the Political Future is a non-partisan center housed in the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The center was established in order to combat uncivil political discourse and promote bipartisan, fact-based dialogue on national issues. [1] [2] The Center for the Political Future hosts conferences, [3] offers a Fellows program, [4] hosts an ongoing dialogue series called Political Conversations as well as other speaker events, [3] and provides a neutral ground for political discourse in "off-the-record policy workshops" with top experts from relevant disciplines, among other programs. [5]

Contents

Through its dialogue series, conferences, fellows program, and workshops, the center has expressed that some of its goals are to "understand and contextualize causes of the political divide" in the United States, "work toward a common fact base," "renew civil discourse to find common ground," and assess the possible "domestic and global implications of different policy approaches" through civil discourse between experts across the ideological spectrum. [5]

About the center

Leadership

The center's director is Robert Shrum and its co-director is Mike Murphy. Shrum is a longtime Democratic strategist and speechwriter for politicians, including Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and John Kerry. Murphy is a veteran Republican campaign strategist and has worked for candidates Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeb Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney. [6] [7] The center's Executive Director is Kamy Akhavan, former CEO of ProCon.org. [8]

Mission

The Center for the Political Future brings political professionals together from both sides of the aisle and models bipartisan discussions for students and the national political stage. [9] [10] [11]

The center's stated mission is to “combine rigorous intellectual inquiry, teaching, and practical politics to advance civil dialogue that transcends partisan divisions and explores solutions to our most pressing national and global challenges.” [12]

Objectives

The Center for the Political Future outlines several objectives, including:

History

In 1978, before it was called the Center for the Political Future, USC founded the USC Institute of Politics and Government. A little more than a decade later, in 1987, it was renamed the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics after the late California state politician, Jesse M. Unruh. [13] In 2018, long-time political strategists and friends Robert Shrum (D) and Mike Murphy (R) expanded the Unruh Institute of Politics by creating the Center for the Political Future.

Center for Political Future Programs and Initiatives

The center has several departments and initiatives that further its mission: the Unruh Institute of Politics, [14] the USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll, [15] programming through their Political Conversations series as well as other speaker events, [16] a Fellows Program, [17] and large-scale conferences. [18]

Unruh Institute of Politics

The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, named after long-time California politician Jesse M. Unruh, is a component of the Center for the Political Future. Its focus is on engaging students at USC in politics and public service. It achieves this goal by providing students with internships and practical experiences in politics.

Student programs include immersive professional experiences at the Iowa Caucuses, in California state politics in Sacramento, a leadership conference for LA-based high school women, and related coursework in these areas. The Center also provides scholarships to make these experiences more accessible to students. [19]

The Unruh Institute has two affiliated student groups, VoteSC, and USC Political Union, [20] currently run by Eleanor Love, [21] and formerly by Duncan Law [22] and Eli Scott. [23] Both organizations promote student engagement in voting and politics. [24] [25] [26]

USC Dornsife/LA Times Poll

The USC Dornsife/LA Times poll is maintained by USC’s Center for Economic and Social Research and conducted in partnership with the Center for the Political Future and the Los Angeles Times. The purpose of the probability-based online panel is to track respondents changing attitudes and preferences for political candidates over time. [27] [28] [29]

Political Conversations

The Center for the Political Future hosts a conversation series called Political Conversations, in partnership with the Political Science Department at USC. The Center brings in guests from the world of politics, journalism, and other related fields to expose students to practitioners in journalism, politics, and public policy. The Center also hosts other speakers for book talks and professional development events. [16]

Past guests include:

Conferences

The Center for the Political Future conducts several annual conferences. The two main conferences hosted by the center are the Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics and the Climate Forward Conference. [47] The conference themes range from climate change and political tribalism to immigration and elections. [48] [49] [50]

Featured speakers have included:

Other Events

On March 22, 2022, the Center for the Political Future partnered with Fox11 and the Los Angeles Times to sponsor the Los Angeles Mayoral debate, held at USC's Bovard Auditorium. [57] The Center also hosts a debate every semester between the Trojan Democrats and the USC College Republicans. [58]

Fellows Program

The Center for the Political Future hosts visiting Fellows each semester to teach classes pertaining to politics, public policy, and journalism.

2025 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
SpringCameron TrimbleFormer White House Director of Digital Engagement; founder of Hip-Politics; strategist in digital communications across politics, entertainment, and public health. [59] [60] [61] [62]
Spring Anthony Rendon Former Speaker of the California State Assembly; served multiple terms as a California Assemblymember. [63] [64]
SpringJessica Millan PattersonFormer Chair of the California Republican Party; first woman, Latina, and millennial to lead the party in the state. [65] [66]
Spring Jonathan Martin Senior political correspondent and analyst; longtime reporter covering national politics. [67] [68]
Spring Betsy Fischer Martin Executive Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University; former television news executive and political media leader. [69] [70]
SpringEd GoeasFounder and President/CEO of the Tarrance Group; veteran Republican pollster and strategist. [71] < [72]
FallHelen TorresCEO of Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), leading advocacy for Latina political leadership and equity. [73] [74]
Fall David Simas Former President of the Obama Foundation; senior executive at Emerson Collective; strategist in civic and public policy. [75] [76]
Fall April Ryan White House Correspondent and political journalist; commentator on race, democracy, and U.S. institutions. [77] [78]
Fall Frank Lavin Former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore and Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade of United States of America; strategist on trade and foreign policy. [79] [80]
FallJim DeBooFormer Chief of Staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom; founder of DeBoo Strategic Affairs. [81] [82] [83]

2024 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Shannon Watts Founder Emerita of Moms Demand Action, a leading U.S. gun violence prevention organization; frequent political commentator. [84] [85] [86]
Spring Michael Tubbs Former Mayor of Stockton, California; Special Advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom on Economic Mobility & Opportunity. [87] [88] [89]
Spring Tim Miller Political strategist, writer, and media commentator; frequent contributor to political analysis on television and print. [90] [91]
Spring Ron Galperin Former Los Angeles City Controller; expert on municipal finance, accountability, and transparency in government. [92] [93]
Spring Douglas Brinkley Historian and professor of history at Rice University; noted author and public intellectual on U.S. culture, politics, and the environment. [94] [95]
FallCarissa SmithFormer Senior Advisor in the White House Office of Public Engagement; government and civic engagement specialist. [96] [97] [98]
FallLea EndresCo-founder and CEO of NationBuilder, a software platform widely used by political campaigns and advocacy groups. [99] [100] [101]
Fall Mike Bonin Former member of the Los Angeles City Council (11th District); advocate for transportation, housing, and environmental reform. [102] [103] [104]
FallJeff BlattnerFormer Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice; longtime legal strategist and public interest advocate. [105] [106]

2023 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Hank Plante Veteran television reporter and columnist; Emmy- and Peabody-award winner, one of the first openly gay TV journalists; longtime political correspondent for KPIX-TV in San Francisco. [107] [108] [109]
SpringJohn McConnellPolitical communications consultant; former White House speechwriter and aide; experience in messaging for conservative causes and campaigns. [110] [111] [112] [113]
Spring Martha Escutia Former California State Senator and Assembly Member; served as Vice President for Government Relations at the University of Southern California. [114] [115] [116]
SpringBill CarrickDemocratic political consultant and strategist; longtime advisor to Dick Gephardt and California leaders including Eric Garcetti. [117] [118] [119]
SpringMichael D. BishopFormer U.S. Representative from Michigan; served on House Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Higher Education committees. [120] [121]
Fall Betty Yee Former California State Controller (2015–2023); also served on the California State Board of Equalization; prominent voice in state budget and fiscal policy. [122] [123] [124]
FallMike SchmuhlFormer Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party; campaign manager for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign. [125] [126] [127]
Fall Reince Priebus Former White House Chief of Staff and longtime Republican strategist; also Chairman of the Republican National Committee. [128] [129]
Fall Arnon Mishkin Political analyst and pollster; Director of the Fox News Election Decision Desk; veteran consultant in political strategy. [130] [131] [132]
Fall Addisu Demissie Founding Principal of 50+1 Strategies, political strategist; served as campaign manager for Cory Booker’s 2013 U.S. Senate race and senior advisor for Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. [133] [134]


2022 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Ralph Neas Civil rights leader; former Executive Director of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; past president/CEO of health and advocacy coalitions; longstanding career in public policy and civil liberties. [135] [136]
SpringAmy TurkCEO of the Downtown Women’s Center; leads anti-homelessness and gender equity initiatives in Los Angeles; developed innovative programs for women experiencing homelessness. [137] [138] [139] [140]
Fall Elan Carr Former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat Anti-Semitism; prosecutor, military officer, diplomat; later CEO of the Israeli American Council. [141] [142] [143]
FallNoelia RodriguezPolitical communications professional; Press Secretary and Deputy Mayor under Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan; also directed communications for First Lady Laura Bush. [144] [145] [146] [147]
FallJessica LallManaging Director of CBRE in Downtown Los Angeles; former President & CEO of Central City Association; candidate for 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election. [148] [149]
FallMaria SalinasPresident & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce (largest business association in LA County); advocates for economic opportunity and workforce development. [150] [151]

2021 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Barbara Comstock Former U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 10th congressional district (2015–2019); Senior Advisor at Baker Donelson on public policy and government affairs. [152] [153]
SpringShaniqua McClendonVice President of Political Strategy at Crooked Media; former congressional staffer focused on civic engagement and voter mobilization. [154] [155] [156] [157]
FallNichol WhitemanCEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation; expanded youth development and community impact programs across Los Angeles. [158] [159]
Fall Gloria Molina First Chicana elected to the California State Assembly; longtime Los Angeles County Supervisor and community leader in health, ethics, and environmental justice. [160] [161]

2020 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Ben Rhodes Former Deputy National Security Advisor under Barack Obama; co-host of Pod Save the World; author of The World As It Is [162] [163]
SpringDr. David HillDirector of Hill Research Consultants; veteran pollster; published researcher in public opinion and referendum work [164] [165] [166]
SpringJeff GreenfieldTelevision journalist and political analyst; longtime commentator on U.S. politics, conventions, debates, book author. [167] [168]
Fall Barbara Boxer Former U.S. Senator from California; chaired key Senate committees including Environment and Public Works; long-time advocate for environmental, women’s health, infrastructure policy. [169] [170] [171]
FallJohn ChiangCalifornia politician; former State Treasurer (2015-2019), former State Controller; served on Board of Equalization; recognized for managing state finances, audit work. [172] [173] [174]
FallMimi WaltersFormer United States House of Representatives for California’s 45th district; served in state legislature and local government; committee member for House Energy & Commerce; background in business & finance. [175] [176]


2019 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Spring Douglas Schoen Founding partner of Penn, Schoen & Berland; long-time political consultant, pollster, author and television commentator. [177] [178] [179]
Spring Symone D. Sanders Political strategist and commentator; former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders (2016), senior adviser to Joe Biden's 2020 campaign and later chief spokesperson/senior advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris; MSNBC host and co-anchor. [180] [181]
Spring Mike Madrid Principal at Grassroots Lab; Republican political strategist and commentator; co-founder of The Lincoln Project; expert on Latino voting trends. [182] [183]
FallPatrick GriffinFounding Partner and CEO of Merrimack Potomac + Charles (MP+C); veteran strategic communications and public affairs consultant with extensive campaign experience. [184] [185] [186]
Fall Adam Nagourney Veteran journalist; Los Angeles bureau chief and national political reporter for The New York Times ; author and commentator. [187] [188]
FallAnn KlenkTelevision producer and media executive; longtime Senior Producer / Co-Executive Producer on Hardball with Chris Matthews (MSNBC); media lecturer and visiting instructor. [189] [190] [191]
Fall Ron Christie Founder & CEO of Christie Strategies LLC; former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush; author and senior advisor; commentator and academic fellow. [192] [193]

2018 Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
SpringDan SchwerinCollaborator on Hard Choices and What Happened , speechwriter for Hillary Clinton, founder of Evergreen Strategy Group [194] [195] [196]
Spring Gentry Collins Co-founder of Bright Future Iowa, CEO of American Free Enterprise, Former RNC National Political Director, Former Executive Director for the Republican Party of Iowa [197] [198] [199]

Returning Fellows

SemesterFellowNotabilitySources
Fall 2024 and Spring 2024Jane CoastonPolitical journalist and CNN contributor; former host of 'The Argument' podcast for The New York Times . [200] [201]
Spring 2023 and Fall 2022 Ira Reiner Los Angeles County District Attorney (1984–1992); also served as LA City Attorney and Controller; active in environmental and consumer protection law. [202] [203]
Spring 2022 and Spring 2021 Todd S. Purdum Political journalist and author; former staff writer for The Atlantic (California Correspondent), senior writer at Politico , contributing editor at Vanity Fair , and longtime correspondent for The New York Times . [204] [205]

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