Political Reform

US-China Green Innovators Forum at USC

The Institute partnered with the R20 to host dozens of China’s CEO's and business leaders focused on growing their business while addressing climate change and environmental protection.

Schwarzenegger Institute Fellow, Rhett Paranay’s take on the US-China Green Innovators Forum

The Institute is proud to have student fellows doing significant research on important policy areas, one of whom is Rhett Paranay, and the following is his perspective on the Green Innovators Forum

Decarbonizing California 2020-2050 - Institute Partners with Climate Resolve

Hundreds of leaders from the Los Angeles community gathered at USC to explore California’s path towards meeting the ambitious GHG reduction goals by 2050

Election Day Forum at USC

Global Director Bonnie Reiss was the keynote speaker for the Town and Gown “Election Day Special” luncheon

Links to Research Articles - September 8th Climate Symposium

California has and will continue to prioritize the issue of climate change for many reasons, read these studies to see why

September 8th Climate Symposium-Global Climate Negotiations:Lessons From California

In our unwavering battle against global climate change, we are fortunate to claim some of today’s most innovative and pioneering leaders as fighting on our team.

Watch WEBCAST of September 8th Climate Symposium - Global Climate Negotiations: Lessons From CA

Leaders of California gathered at an important symposium to review the various policies that have placed California at the forefront of addressing climate change.

POLICY IN ACTION: PRESIDENT ACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Arnold Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on President Obama’s Plan to Use the Clean Air Act to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants

UC Berkeley Event - California’s Top Two Primary: Will It Make a Difference?

Christian Grose presented findings on the role of California’s top-two primary in moderation by state legislators at UC Berkeley Event

“Years of Living Dangerously”, a Showtime Documentary Series

Arnold Teams with James Cameron and Jerry Weintraub as Executive Producers of "Years of Living Dangerously", a Showtime documentary series.

Schwarzenegger Institute Global Director Bonnie Reiss joins Ed Begley Jr. on BiteSize TV

Respected celebrity environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. hosted an informative Earth Day segment with Bonnie Reiss on BiteSize TV inspiring people about all they can do to address climate change

S.I. Global Director Bonnie Reiss Leads Education Policy Discussion for Select Group of USC Students

Schwarzenegger Institute Convenes Symposium on Political Gridlock

When asked what young people can do to fix their government in the face of crippling gridlock, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged the crowd to look no further than the work of USC’s own students.

New Study Shows California Legislature Less Polarized Following Reforms

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Report uses empirical data to show the impact of Open Primary and Redistricting in CA-two reforms of which the hope was they would create less political gridlock

WATCH: Panel Discussion at Government and Leadership—People Over Politics Symposium

Watch:The Political Reform Movement in America panel that took place at the Government and Leadership--People Over Politics Symposium

Schwarzenegger Institute Sponsors USC’s Local Government Case Challenge

The Schwarzenegger Institute sponsored USC’s 2nd Local Government Case Challenge that took place February 5th – 8th.

Terror: On the Screen /On the Ground

Schwarzenegger Institute Global Director Bonnie Reiss moderated a provocative discussion Terror:On the Screen/On the Ground that was presented by The USC CREATE Center and the School of Cinematic Arts

The Institute hosts Chris Matthews Discussion about D.C. Politics

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosted a conversation between Governor and USC Downey Professor Arnold Schwarzenegger and political commentator and host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews.

Policy in Action: Schwarzenegger Institute in the Capitol

On October 30th the USC Schwarzenegger Institute held a series of meetings in Washington D.C. with our nation's leaders to advocate continued support of comprehensive after-school programs.

Students Talk Back - Author of Days of Fire on Bush and Cheney

On Wednesday November 6th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the 10th Students Talk Back lunch panel discussion.

California Takes the Partisanship out of Politics

A lot can change in ten years. This time a decade ago, California had just emerged from a recall election less than a year into then-Governor Grey...

Governor Schwarzenegger Named Honorary Forest Ranger By Chief Tidwel

On October 30th Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was made an honorary forest ranger at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington DC.

Gen Petreaus Joins Veterans and Filmmakers for Screening Series Launch

Gen Petreaus with event participants and guests

Schwarzenegger Institute Brings New Film Series to USC

Schwarzenegger Institute Brings New Film Series to USC By Nathaniel Haas...

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Education Legacy

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Education Legacy: Guest commentaryBy Bonnie Reiss Ten years ago Californians rocked the nation by using a direct democracy tool and recalled a sitting...

Students Talk Back: A Weekly Politics and Public Policy Forum

On Wednesday October 2nd the Schwarzenegger Institute hosted a Students Talk Back panel on the Affordable Care Act where the panelists took a hard look at the Affordable Care Act.

Students Talk Back forum - k-12 Education Reform

Wednesday September 25th marked the third installment of the Students Talk Back series, a weekly politics and public policy forum, which is co-hosted by the Schwarzenegger...

Students Talk Back - California Legislators address Partisanship

On Wednesday September 11th the Schwarzenegger Institute, in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, co-hosted the first Students Talk Back lunch of...

Senator Reid Hosts National Clean Energy Summit

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid invited Governor Schwarzenegger to speak at Tuesday's 6th annual National Clean Energy Summit in Las Vegas.

Schwarzenegger Signs Agreement with Prime Minister of Algeria

Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal and other Algerian leaders to sign a three year agreement establishing an R20 office.

Schwarzenegger Delivers Keynote at Annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the keynote speech at the 4th Annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony which kicked off EU Sustainable Energy Week.

Schwarzenegger Institute Goes to South Korea

Governor Schwarzenegger speaking in Seoul, South Korea

Is “Zero Waste” In Our Future?

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Terry Tamminen discuss Zero Waste.

President Vicente Fox Urges the U.S. to Embrace Immigration Reform

Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox discusses immigration reform with Gabriela Teissier, Univision.

Institute Hosts US Senators on Immigration Reform Bill

Senators McCain & Bennet discussing the immigration reform bill with Ann Compton, ABC News.

Washington Comes to USC: Immigration Reform Forum

U.S. Senators, President Vicente Fox, Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Gov Schwarzenegger, Ann Compton - ABC News, and others gather at USC to discuss Immigration Reform ...

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Scientists Call for Action on Climate Change

Experts address impact of climate change at USC Price forum By Matthew Kredell The USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the USC Center for Sustainable Cities, both housed...

Institute Award offered at USC Undergrad Writers’ Conference

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is proud to partner with the USC Festival of Scholarly & Creative Work for this year's Undergraduate Writers' Conference. Writers can...

Tax Conference Features Larry Summers Keynote Address

Tax Conferences honors 100th Anniversary of the 16th Amendment.

Vienna R20 Energy & Climate Conference

Governor Schwarzenegger addresses over 1,000 students in Vienna, as well as USC students via live webcast at the Vienna R20 Global Conference.

Institute launches “BE THE CHANGE” and “Spotlight Awards”

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute believes one person has the power to improve the lives of others and change the world. While government and business leaders have a major impact...

USC Schwarzenegger Institute Class Final Presentations

Professor Schwarzenegger joined students from the inaugural USC Schwarzenegger Institute Class at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Sustainability & Small Business Forum

Sustainability and Small Business By Bonnie Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute The USC Schwarzenegger Institute partnered with Verizon, the California Small...

Great Idea Exchange at USC Scholars Lunch

By Nancy Staudt, Academic Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute The Schwarzenegger Institute hosted its first USC Schwarzenegger Scholarly Roundtable on November 28, 2012—and...

Luncheon with Senator Evan Bayh

Schwarzenegger Institute Board of Advisor Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh joined the Institute on October 19, 2012 for a luncheon at the Widney Alumni House. Senator Bayh...

Schwarzenegger Institute Inaugural Symposium

The Institutes inaugural symposium event drew nearly 1,000 attendees and more than a dozen national and international news media outlets featuring thought leaders from the realms...