Torres-Gil on Ageism in Electoral Politics
“We still have a relatively ageist and ableist society where if you look old and act disabled, it creates a more negative impression,” the UCLA scholar says.
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Entries by Mary Braswell
Astor Receives 2023 School Mental Health Research Award
The UCLA social welfare and education scholar is honored for his far-reaching impact on school climate, social-emotional learning and social justice.
Bringing Shade to Bus Stops Across L.A.
Funding for 3,000 shelters and 450 shade structures across the city is welcome news, says Madeline Brozen of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies at UCLA Luskin.
A ‘Hesitantly Bullish’ Take on U.S. Unemployment Trends
While wages are not increasing as fast as inflation, national jobless rates remain relatively low, says Robert Fairlie, chair of Public Policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
Should Public Transit Be Free? It Depends.
Different environments demand different transit planning strategies, says Brian Taylor of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies.
An Equity-Focused Transition to Clean Energy in L.A.
Members of the UCLA Luskin community join a campuswide effort to guide the LADWP as it seeks to hit its goal of 100% carbon-neutral energy by 2035.
$7 Million Initiative Aims to Ease Tensions on UC Campuses
Mental health services and programs that counter antisemitism and Islamophobia are part of a plan to address strains caused by hostilities in Israel and Gaza.
Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards Recognize Public Service Leadership Eight with ties to the Luskin School are among 40 honored by the UCLA Alumni Association
Eight with ties to the Luskin School are among 40 honored by the UCLA Alumni Association.
Shoup on Parking Reforms Taking Hold Across the U.S.
Cities across the country are adopting new ways of valuing urban real estate and reinvesting in local communities.
Turner on Schools’ Potential to Provide an Oasis From Heat
As the world warms, campuses can serve as community resources, especially for kids who come from historically disinvested and disadvantaged communities.
