In the final stretch of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, two CSUDH political science professors answer questions about what this historic moment means for voters, public discourse, and the health of our democracy. CSUDH is a non-partisan educational institution that does not endorse any political candidate or ballot initiative. Assistant Professor of Political Science Julien Labarre Labarre focuses on the health of the information environment, and how the media and political psychology contribute to pathologies of democracy like polarization, populism, and extremism. What do you find notable about this election? For the first time since 9/11, we see a ... Read More
Political Science
KEYT-TV: Tackling Election Misinformation
Source: KEYT-TV Election conspiracies threatened the 2020 election and experts are warning of similar dangers in 2024. How did we get here and what can we do to protect our elections and reassure people the process is fair and legal? CSUDH Assistant Political Science Professor Julien Labarre has studied the subject extensively. Labarre appeared live on NewsChannel 3-12 for an interview with Scott Hennessee. Watch the full interview on KETY's website. ... Read More
Telemundo: Labor Studies Professor Discusses Importance of Immigration to Voters
Source: Telemundo 52 [Video, Spanish] With just a few weeks to go before the end of the U.S. election season, a survey conducted by Telemundo revealed how relevant the immigration issue is for voters. Assistant Professor of Labor Studies Alfredo Carlos analyzed the data. ... Read More
Le Figaro: U.S. Presidential Election – “By Shifting Toward the Center, Kamala Harris Could Defeat Donald Trump”
Source: Le Figaro (French) For Julien Labarre, a researcher specializing in the United States, Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House is a unique opportunity for Democrats to reach out to right-wing voters tired of Donald Trump's excesses and missteps. Julien Labarre is a lecturer and researcher in political science at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His work focuses on US politics and political communication, with a particular interest in the intersection between media, public opinion, and the health of democracy. À l'approche du débat entre Kamala Harris et Donald Trump, les démocrates se trouvent à un moment charnière de l'histoire américaine. ... Read More
FOX 11: CSUDH Associate Dean Hamoud Salhi on the Death of Iran’s President
Source: FOX 11 (Video) CSUDH Professor of Political Science, Associate Dean of International Education and Senior International Officer Hamoud Salhi was interviewed by FOX 11 about Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Salhi discussed the reactions of Iranians, the potential for conspiracy theories, and how politics and power function within Iran. ... Read More