Q&A with Negin Dadmarz: Advocate for Health and Mental Health Across the Lifespan
MSW student and advocate for the aging population shares how her experiences have influenced her engagement with social welfare.
Author Archive for: jiahlee
Entries by Jiah Lee
Manville on Implementing Congestion Pricing at LAX’s Horseshoe
LAX’s congested “horseshoe” roadway could benefit from congestion pricing, a proven strategy to reduce traffic and encourage alternative travel behavior.
Taylor on Chicago Transit Overhaul Amid Funding Boost
Chicago’s public transportation system is entering a period of historic investment.
Wasserman on the Purple Line Extension
The Purple Line extension opens a new segment May 8, but construction delays mean the full project may not finish until 2028.
Tilly on the Restrictions Placed on Large Vehicles in Unincorporated Communities
A new ordinance will put further restrictions on where large vehicles can park in L.A. County’s unincorporated communities.
Matute on the Plans for a New Subway Route
Deputy director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Juan Matute shares his views on the plans for a new subway route extending parallel to the 405.
Astor on Addressing Antisemitism in Schools
Professor of social welfare Ron Avi Astor shares his perspectives on the efforts to address antisemitism in schools.
Ong on the Current State of Immigration Enforcement
Paul Ong shares that the increasing arrests, detainments, and deportations of non criminals “reflects a shift in ICE’s strategy.”
Turner on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ Heat Action Plan
Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Geography V. Kelly Turner shared her views on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ heat action plan.
Reexamining the “Nation of Immigrants”: The Politics of ICE Enforcement Keynote and Panel Discussion State leaders and advocates confront rising federal immigration enforcement and outline strategies for accountability and community protection.
Luskin Lecture discussed the current state of immigration enforcement.
