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DC is a surprising city. It’s a beautiful place with so much history, you could throw a rock and hit a landmark around here- it’s just so tense. I don’t know if DC is always this way or if it’s the current administration, but there’s an aura of apprehension that hangs in the air...Read more about UCDC Spring 2025: A Place of Rich History and Tension

I am currently interning at Crossroads Campaign Solutions, where I’m gaining hands-on experience in political campaign strategy and digital communications. My day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with social media outreach, conducting research on political trends, and...Read more about UCDC Spring 2025: The Opportunity to Experience D.C.

My semester at DC so far has been a complex experience on so many levels. There were times when I was deeply inspired and moved. There were other times when my eyes were opened to the reality of what it means to be in the political realm.

Before my...Read more about UCDC Spring 2025: A Mosaic of Transformative Experiences

One of the most memorable moments of my time in D.C. happened almost immediately upon arrival. I landed during a record-cold winter storm, one that led to many airport cancellations and flight delays, in the first week of January, which felt especially daunting. As a native...Read more about UCDC Spring 2025: Navigating New Experiences in D.C.

The California Local Government Documents Collection (LoCALDig) is live! This new collection from the Institute of Governmental Studies Library (IGSL) is now available to search...Read more about Democratizing Access: The IGS Library Digitizes California Local Government Documents

IGS Visiting Scholar and Law Professor Kathleen Morris is looking for student volunteers to help collect data for a project called "We the Cities" (WTC). WTC will work...Read more about Student Research Opportunity - We the Cities Project

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Feb 17 - Feb 24)

My experience in Washington, D.C., was a whirlwind of discovery and growth, both personally and professionally. I was struck by the energy of the city, its vibrant cultural offerings, and the sheer scale of the institutions that shape our government. The brisk air...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: Reflecting on My Time in DC - Shaping My Views on Public Service

My time in Washington, D.C. was far more enriching than I had anticipated. I arrived expecting to visit the usual landmarks—the monuments, museums, and the White House—but what truly captivated me was the sense of unity...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: Reflection of My Time in DC - Commitment to the Common Good

My time in DC allowed me to realize my full potential, and to create a better vision of the role I see public service playing in my future. Being from California, DC exposed me to the ways different communities across the country express themselves through activism and culture....Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: Public Service as a Key to Upholding Democracy

The Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT) initiative has had an eventful year! Launched by Professor Emerita Karen Chapple of the Center for Community Innovation in...Read more about Spotlight: The Center for Community Innovation at IGS equips small and mid-sized cities with data analysis and storytelling training to further equitable development

The IGS Library (IGSL) kicked off its multi-year California Local Government Documents digitization project in earnest this Summer! With funding from the State of California, and...Read more about The Library Corner - Fall 2024 Edition

The idea of living in Washington, DC, and working in the highest levels of government was something I was very interested in since starting as a freshman at Cal. As someone who has known no other state than California, living in DC took some...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: Discovering DC - Communities Rich in Activism, Culture and History

Being a first-generation college student is about more than simply being the first in your family to attend college. For me, it has meant navigating uncharted territory and embracing life’s many firsts. Yet, with these opportunities comes a unique burden—the guilt of being first-gen,...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: The Guilt of Being First-Generation

Interning at the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the Rayburn Office Building has been an engaging and impactful experience, allowing me to immerse myself in the mechanisms of governance while...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: Under the Capitol’s Canopy - A Dive into Oversight with a Side of Cheesecake

Over the past 11 weeks, my UCDC experience has been full of surprises. While I anticipated the usual challenges—like adjusting to a new environment, navigating travel logistics, and dealing with the distance from friends and family—I never expected to adapt so quickly or to find joy in this...Read more about UCDC Fall 2024: From Familiarity to Discovery - 11 weeks in DC

This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Oct 22 - Oct 29)

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This week the Institute of Governmental Studies will be conducting another of its periodic polls of the California public about major political and public policy issues facing the state. It is a legitimate non-partisan poll sponsored by...Read more about Berkeley IGS Poll in Progress this Week (Sept 25 - Oct 1)

This fall, two UC Berkeley centers are gearing up for the election by hosting a variety of events to help others make informed voting decisions. The Institute of Governmental Studies (led by Sociology Professor Cristina Mora and Political Science Professor Eric Schickler) and Social Science...Read more about L&S covers 2024 election events hosted by IGS and the Social Sciences Matrix