Cohen on the Unethical Detainment of Psychiatric Patients
Gaps in data on the practices of mental health institutions are part of a dark reality for patients, he says.
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Manville Explains Why Freeways Are Congested Again
Commuting to work has significantly declined as a result of the pandemic, but the lure of open freeways only tempts drivers to hit the road again, up until congestion returns.
Torres-Gil on How to Make Elder Care Affordable and Sustainable
A public, universal financing mechanism is needed to help aid both older populations in need of care and caretakers who need better wages, he says.
Goh on the Consequences of Windowless Rooms
Building windowless living spaces has been proposed to address housing shortages, but lower-income residents would be left to deal with the consequences of poor design.
Taylor on Public Transit’s Pivotal Moment
Low ridership, labor shortages and precarious funding spur an urgent search for solutions as agencies face the possibility of a “fiscal cliff.”
Brozen on the Importance of Building Bus Shelters
Last year, Los Angeles approved a bus shelter contract but they have yet to be built, leaving marginalized communities vulnerable to heat exhaustion.
Peterson on Complications Surrounding ‘Buy American’ Policies
The U.S. has a costly labor force but also aspires to lead on issues such as protecting the environment, two of many factors that pose challenges to the outsourcing of work.
Anheier on Germany’s Uncertain Stance on the Russia-Ukraine War
“This is no time for fence-sitting and free-riding. Everyone will lose out from a broader conflict,” he says, calling for a coalition of nations to recognize the stakes and take action.
Lens on More Renters as Elected Officials in L.A.
“It does, I think, matter to have representation along that axis,” he says. “It’s a pretty fundamental part of who we are and how we live in a city.”
A Call for Shelter for L.A.’s Bus Riders
UCLA’s Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies finds that the absence of shade at L.A. bus stops can result in serious health risks as extreme heat waves become more common.
