The Center for Inclusive Democracy's mission is to improve the social and economic quality of life in U.S.
communities by producing non-partisan, data-driven research that informs policy and on-the-ground organizing efforts through education and outreach. The CCEP was established at the UC Davis Center for Regional Change to engage public dialogue on representative governance. CCEP research is intended to inform and empower a wide range of policy and organizing efforts, supporting equity and wellbeing
06/12/2026
On the eve of America's 250th, join us for this important conversation with leading experts discussing the impact of the politization of patriotism on our democracy. Learn more and register here: https://cid.usc.edu/political-polarization-of-patriotism-and-the-state-of-democracy-at-americas-250th
06/11/2026
06/08/2026
New Panelist Added! Join us for the third event in CID's 2026 California Capitol Briefing Series. W/ Kathay Feng Paul Mitchell Eric McGhee Jeremy B. White and Mindy Romero
In partnership with Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Register here: https://conta.cc/4upO0Jk
05/24/2026
05/21/2026
TODAY! May 21 - 2pm to 3pm
Join us for this in-person event at the State Capitol... Counting Every Vote in California: Access, Accuracy, and Public Trust in a Climate of Misinformation?
Panelists:
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, District 28, Chair, Assembly Elections Committee
Gowri Ramachandran, Director of Elections and Security, Elections & Government, Brennan Center for Justice
Brittany Stonesifer, Voting Rights and Redistricting Program Manager, California Common Cause
Moderator:
Mindy Romero, Ph.D., Director, Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID)
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Thank you, ERI! We greatly value all the work that you do to see a better and more equitable quality of life in communities.
05/12/2026
05/07/2026
Thank you, Dora! We value our partnership with the LWVC over the years and look forward to more great work to come!
An inspiring moment for the field of election and voter research. Congratulations Center for Inclusive Democracy on stepping into independence as an organization and reinforcing your mission to advance inclusive democracy with clarity, integrity and impact.
09/21/2025
How sick is our democracy today? “Unfortunately, it’s pretty sick by multiple measures,” says USC Price Assistant Professor and Center for Inclusive Democracy director Mindy Romero.
Romero is co-leading By the People, For the People, a national initiative to rebuild trust in democracy.
At the heart of the plan is a People’s Assembly in Washington, D.C., where citizen delegates will create a roadmap of reforms to strengthen participation and representation.
Learn more about the initiative in our Q&A with Romero: https://uscprice.page/3K2KWS9