USC cancels gubernatorial debate amid uproar over candidates of color being excluded - Los Angeles Times
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USC has canceled a gubernatorial debate scheduled to take place on campus after facing backlash over the exclusion of candidates of color from the event. The university did not specify which candidates were excluded or the criteria used to determine the debate's participant list, but the decision to withdraw came after public criticism that the format failed to represent the full field of gubernatorial contenders. The cancellation underscores tension between educational institutions hosting political events and demands for inclusive representation of diverse candidates in high-profile forums. USC's move reflects broader pressure on universities to ensure debate platforms don't inadvertently narrow voter exposure to the range of candidates running for statewide office.
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