We are a research unit at @UCBerkeley focused on #California and US politics, public policy, and training the next generation of public service leaders.
Berkeley, CA
Joined August 2010
- Tweets1.9K
- Following825
- Followers1.6K
- Likes715
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
The wealth inequality crisis in a nutshell:
Since 2020, the five richest men on the planet have doubled their fortunes.
During the same time period, nearly five billion people globally — 60 percent of humanity — have become poorer.
It’s time to act.
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
There's still time to register for our #ImmigrantVoting rights event happening TOMORROW! buff.ly/46xELvC
Co-sponsors incl: @BerkeleyIGS @CSLSatBerkeley @oandbinstitute
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
California voters broadly oppose paying the state’s Black residents to compensate for the longstanding harms of slavery, with opposition extending across party lines, according to a new poll released by @BerkeleyIGS. news.berkeley.edu/2023/09/12…
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
Trump's operation has won rules changes in several states to boost his chances. It's paying off: He's now on track to sweep all of California's 169 delegates, new @BerkeleyIGS @latimespolitics poll shows. latimes.com/politics/story/2…
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
A new poll from @BerkeleyIGS finds deep partisan divisions over the state of California's democracy and election processes.
news.berkeley.edu/2023/08/10…
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
Hybrid: Weds, Apr. 12 @ noon PT - "Redress and Reparations: Black/Asian Intersections" with Jovan Lewis and Don Tamaki @BerkeleyAfroAm @EthnicUc @BerkeleyIGS @cjecofficial #CaliforniaReparationsTaskForce
- mailchi.mp/berkeley.edu/hybr…
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
Eric Schickler, political scientist & co-director of @BerkeleyIGS, thinks Trump’s campaign could survive but says “it does not help to have to defend yourself in court, potentially with respect to multiple indictments in different jurisdictions.”
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
Hybrid: Weds, Feb. 8 @ 12pm PT - "Cultivating Democratic Citizenship Evidence from Teach For All" by @ceciliamo Co-sponsored by @BerkeleyIGS and @Berkeley_Educ -
mailchi.mp/berkeley.edu/hybr…
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
“Getting his supporters to the polls… is going to be his challenge.” @BerkeleyIGS poll director Mark DiCamillo on the tough task ahead for @RickCarusoLA despite slightly closing the gap with @KarenBassLA in the race for Los Angeles mayor, to @FrankBuckleyTV on #InsideCAPolitics
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
New: today's @BerkeleyIGS poll shows California voters highly motivated by #abortion rights & poised to overwhelmingly pass #Prop1, amending the state Constitution to protect them. It leads by a whopping 71-18%. 81% say abortion is an important election issue, 63% say *very*.
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
LPA’s 9th annual ‘Capitol Connections’ roundtable discussion is coming up on August 18. Join our summer intern class as they facilitate a conversation between #youngprofessionals and seasoned leaders. Register today: bit.ly/3SAjmLB
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
HSR is about the future. Ask Sam, a @UCBerkeley undergraduate, a future rider, & our fellow from the Cal-in-Sac program, run by @BerkeleyIGS.
📆 Check out his Instagram Story Takeover tomorrow, Wed. 7/13!
Follow us on IG: @cahsra
#IWillRide #GoBears
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
New Policy Brief out! This Policy Brief dives into the question of would people who donate money to those in need be as generous if they knew the funds would help a negatively stereotyped minority group?
➡️tinyurl.com/BIMIFR
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
Read BIMI's new policy brief by Dewi Zarni, "Yellow Peril and COVID-19, Historically and Politically Contextualizing Anti-Asian Racism"! It discusses the rise in anti-Asian violence and traces the origins of the “Yellow Peril” ideology.Visit tinyurl.com/BIMIPB or link in bio
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
And a special thanks to all our co-sponsors: we couldn't do it without you!
@CanCGSF @BIMIatBerkeley Miller Institute @IEAS_Berkeley @DAADnewyork @BerkeleyIGS @CSLSatBerkeley @OandBInstitute Center for Race and Gender @UCBerkeleyISSI GIAS @BerkeleyIIS @UCBerkeleyIES
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
A big thanks to the fantastic scholars from across the US & Canada who shared their research at our immigration conference this week. We hope to see you back in Berkeley soon!
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
There is NOT an active shooter on campus. Police are actively looking for a person who may want to harm specific individuals. Please continue to shelter in place at this time. Stay tuned to Twitter for updates.
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
We begin today's program by talking about a recent poll @BerkeleyIGS with Mark DiCamillo.
Tweet us your questions/comments at @AirTalk. You can also call us when we're live or email us now at [email protected]
Institute of Governmental Studies retweeted
How can we defend our democracy? 🇺🇸🦅
TODAY: Join former Sen. Barbara Boxer for a talk with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pictured, about how women leaders are charting a path forward.
📍 Hertz Hall + livestreaming
🗓 3 p.m. TODAY
🔗 ucberk.li/preserve-democracy
ALT Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is photographed.