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Oil and Gas Companies Sacrificing Plastic-Burdened Communities

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The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has released a new report examining the links between plastics, fossil fuels and inequitable exposure to environmental hazards.
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A sixth-generation Altadena resident presents a community recovery roadmap after the fires

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MPP Sam James and the Altadena Recovery Team meet survivors’ needs and push for policy-informed advocacy.
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Risks of Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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Wesley Yin warns in a Fortune op-ed that hasty privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could destabilize the housing market.
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Pandemic Relief Programs Helped Small Businesses Survive, but Fraud Risk Remains

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Robert Fairlie shares his insights on the suspected fraud that resulted from the rapid distribution of loans for COVID-19 relief.
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Why Cars Are More Expensive Than Ever

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As vehicle prices hit record highs, affordability threatens Americans’ access to jobs, mobility, and opportunity.
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Carlos E. Santos Elected President of National Social Work Educators Association

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Luskin faculty member to lead the Association of Latina/o Social Work Educators.
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Pierce on LADWP inspections by U.S. EPA

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The EPA has ordered LADWP to inspect nearly 100 reservoirs, though UCLA experts say there’s no evidence of contamination.
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Measuring the Impact of the Community Schools Model

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UCLA Luskin's Isaac Opper says well-implemented programs can yield measurable gains over time.
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Rethinking Rent Control in California

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UCLA Luskin's Michael Manville explains why rent control can curb sharp increases but falls short as a long-term solution.
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Kim on the Rebuilding Efforts After the Palisades Fire

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Assistant Professor of Urban Planning Minjee Kim shares her insights on the rebuilding efforts after the devastating Palisades Fire.
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