Brozen on Effectiveness of Transit Ambassadors
Metro’s new pilot program aims to create a safer and more welcoming environment throughout the L.A. public transportation system.
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Entries by Aminah Khan
Yin on Strategies to Reduce Medical Debt
Expanding Medicaid is an effective way to curb the harmful effects of soaring medical debt in the United States, his research has found.
Kaplan on High Rate of Suicide Among White Men
In North Texas, white men make up a disproportionately large percentage of death by suicide, typically by the use of a gun.
Book Launch Focuses on Founder of Nonprofit BRAC
Scott MacMillan’s book on the life of Fazle Hasan Abed details the humble origins of BRAC and how it grew to aid millions of people across Asia and Africa.
Monkkonen on Newsom’s Housing Pledge
The governor has scaled back his original pledge to build 3.5 million homes. Now, experts are weighing in on the feasibility of his revised plan.
Pierce on Rising Cost of Water Amid California’s Drought
Following the veto of Senate Bill 222, which would have offered rate assistance to residential water customers, many Californians are burdened with skyrocketing bills.
Torres-Gil Featured in ‘Sages of Aging’
The documentary discusses aging, longevity and health and shines a light on biases against older Americans that sometimes exist in society.
Holloway on HIV Prevention Among People Who Inject Drugs
LA-PrEP, a long-acting injectable medication, is a viable option, but several factors have prevented it from being used by more persons who inject drugs.
Astor on News Media’s Impact on Teen Gun Violence
Reporting that focuses on shooters rather than victims can unintentionally encourage more school violence.
A Resource to Educate Students on the AAPI Experience
The online learning tool redefines the American narrative and opens unlimited possibilities for building a just, multiracial, democratic future, says UCLA’s Karen Umemoto.
