Next stop on day 1 of the CAPE Legislative Bootcamp, the Democratic Senate Caucus to see how they put together a variety of media to communicate with constituents!

A quick stop by the Capitol Rotunda and a viewing of the Floor Session! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Afternoon of Day 1 of the CAPE Legislative Bootcamp continues with a tour of the Assembly Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach! Thank you for meeting with us and showing us the variety of projects you work on for your member offices! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Day 1 wrapped with the CAPE Reception at Brasserie du Monde where our CAPE Fellows mingled and networked with a variety of members from California’s political arena. #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Day 2 of the CAPE Legislative Bootcamp has commenced! Today starts with a seminar on district office roles and responsibilities, led by Bobcat Alum Daniel Martinez! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Day 2 continues with our second seminar of the Bootcamp: Research Tools & Techniques! Led by Adam Capper, Legislative Director to Asm. Bains, Taylor Giroux, Chief of Staff to Asm. Petrie-Norris, and Harrison Pardini, Legislative Aide to Sen. Hurtado. #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

#ca20 Boudreaux may have needed Democrats and a higher profile to win. UCMercedCAPE Director Nathan Monroe says he’ll definitely need the latter should he try to compete in November

Many major international issues receive limited major news media attention. But, does their lack of coverage simply reflect lack of demand for them? In LSE Media & Communications Working Paper #74, Political Violence Lab explores this question. See 🧵for findings and link to paper.

Day 3 kicks off with a seminar on Press Release Advisory and Press Tracking with Adam Keigwin, Partner at Actum #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Day 4 of the bootcamp is underway with a workshop on Campaign Politics & Policy with Jeff Gozzo and Valeria Hernandez at Gozzo Strategy & Campaigns! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Next stop for Day 4 of the Bootcamp: meeting with Jennifer Barrera, the President of the California Chamber of Commerce. Thanks Jennifer for giving us greater insight into CalChamber’s interactions with constituents!

Rounding out the afternoon of Day 4, our CAPE Legislative Fellows met with legislative advocates for the California Labor Federation to discuss the ins and outs of staffing the organization. #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Starting off the final day of the CAPE Legislative Bootcamp with a gallery viewing of the CA Senate floor session! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Our Governor’s Office visit had our Fellows discussing interactions between the administration and the legislature with Angela Pontes, Chief Deputy Legislative Secretary, and Michael Wiafe, Assistant Deputy Cabinet Secretary. Thanks for having us! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

And just like that, Bootcamp comes to a close with presentations on the assignments received throughout the week, including drafting a Bill Fact Sheet, a Press Release, and a Resolution. Well done! What’s next? CAPE Legislative Summer Internships! #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp

Thanks to the The Maddy Institute for joining us last week!

New publication in Political Behavior! UC Merced Political Science Professor Christopher Ojeda examines the impact of life disruptions on political participation. Co-authored with Jamila Michener Jamila Michener and Jake Haselswerdt. Read more here🔗bit.ly/3VnDUui

Congrats to UC Merced Political Science's assistant professor Anil Menon and Iain Osgood on their new publication in British Jnl Poli Sci, arguing that "voters don't like the most prominent winners of globalization and so lash out." Read more here bit.ly/3KoEcea

It was a pleasure to have Ellis from Media Cats and Bobcat Life covering the #2024CAPELegislativeBootcamp! Check out his Bobcat Life video below and stay tuned for more in depth footage soon! The Best Resource For POLI SCI Majors at UC Merced | Bobcat Life youtu.be/Hdu87aFRJ3c?si…

UC Merced Political Science's Andrew Shaver was cited in The Economist along with Dr. Alexander Bollfrass for their 2023 research article published in International Organization! The Economist article 🔗econ.st/46qxbnn The IO research article 🔗bit.ly/4fpHoV5