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July

Professor Arleen Leibowitz Retires from Public Policy
July 07, 2010
Public Policy
Professor of public policy Arleen Leibowitz celebrated her retirement at a reception this past May that included remarks from her colleagues and friends throughout UCLA.  Many shared fond remembrances of Leibowitz's scholarship, her generosity with colleagues, and her accomplishments during her years as chair of the Department of Public Policy, including Prof. Daniel Mitchell, who could not attend in person, but sent his written comments to be read:
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CA Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measure--Experts Speak to the Issue on KPCC
July 06, 2010
Public Policy
KPCC’s Crawford Family Forum in Pasadena, held on June 16, 2010, discussed the possible legalization of marijuana for recreational use—an issue that will come up before voters on this November’s California ballot.  The discussion, moderated by KPCC’s Larry Mantle, brought together the following speakers who hold views on both sides of the upcoming ballot measure:• Hon. Jim Gray, Judge of the Superior Crt. (ret.) -- Pro Initiative
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June

Evaluating Presidential Commissions: Prof. Amy Zegart
June 30, 2010
Public Policy
On NPR’s Morning Edition, Ari Shapiro interviews Amy Zegart on the value of presidential commissions, especially under the Obama administration.
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Counter-Narcotics Policy in Afghanistan May Benefit Insurgents, Analysis Finds
June 29, 2010
Public Policy
Could the counter-narcotics efforts of U.S. forces and their allies in Afghanistan actually make the insurgency worse? 
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MSW Students Advocate for Clients in Sacramento
June 21, 2010
Social Welfare
  by Kristine Breese Well, there’s a reason it’s called “social work.”  That’s what a few dozen master’s of social welfare (MSW) students from UCLA’s School of Public Affairs learned during a recent trip to Sacramento.  They headed north to participate in the annual “Lobby Days” effort organized and supported by the state and local chapters of the National Association of Social Workers. 
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Public Employee Unions: On the Defensive? Dan Mitchell Provides Perspective on KQED
June 21, 2010
Public Policy
Four big California public employee unions -- including firefighters and highway patrol officers -- would roll back their pensions under a deal struck this week with the governor. The compromise comes at a time when public sector unions are increasingly under pressure to make sacrifices to help state and local governments balance their budgets.  KQED's Forum with Michael Krasny hosted Professor Daniel J.B.
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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Delivers Commencement Address
June 16, 2010
School of Public Affairs
With a personal anecdote from UCLA legend John Wooden, Mayor Kevin Johnson delivered remarks to the MPP, MSW, MA, and PhD students of the UCLA School of Public Affairs, "When I think about social welfare, urban planning, and public policy, we speak the same language," remarked the Sacramento mayor, philanthropist, and former NBA star-turned-entrepreneur.  "What you are doing and what you have decided to do with your life is so purposeful already, and I am one to say that it is going to get better."
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Jorja Leap at the National Institute of Justice Conference
June 14, 2010
Social Welfare
For more than a decade, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)’s annual conference has brought together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state and federal levels to share the most recent findings from research and technology at its annual conference in Arlington, VA.
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Spring Magazine "Newsforum" Features Alumnae Founders of LA 2.0
June 04, 2010
School of Public Affairs
The spring 2010 issue of the new UCLA School of Public Affairs magazine, Newsforum, is now available. 
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Urban Planning Students Promote Alternative Transportation Options
June 01, 2010
Urban Planning
 
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