Candidate Debates
Engaging with Candidates
The Institute’s Candidate Debate Program aims to provide civic education to the general public about candidates for elected office.
Civic University
Expanding Civic Engagement
Civic University© (Civic U©) educates members of the community as well as public officials and their staffs about the workings of local government agencies.
Polling Program
Defining Generational Transformations
The Institute’s polling project explores the social and political orientation of racial and ethnic groups in Los Angeles County.
Public Programming
Encouraging Meaningful Dialog
The Institute’s Public Policy Program encompasses public policy forums, issue debates, and our signature annual policy conference.
SELA Initiative
Revitalizing the Landscape
The Initiative seeks to revitalize the landscape of civic engagement in Southeast Los Angeles County (SELA).
Next Generation Engagement
Developing New Leaders
The Institute invests in youth by developing new leaders in high school and college to become changemakers in their communities.