A Bungled Return of Treasured Artifacts
Legal, political and moral questions surround a botched attempt to properly repatriate the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, writes Helmut Anheier of UCLA Luskin.
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Entries by Mary Braswell
Younger Angelenos Hit Particularly Hard by Inflation, Pandemic Stresses
Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the 2023 UCLA Quality of Life Index, says many people in their 30s have seen their lives turned upside down.
Shoup on the Business Sense of Paid Parking
Tougher street meter enforcement in San Francisco could actually be a lure to customers, the pioneering UCLA parking researcher explains.
A Sobering Look at the Future of Public Transit
“What is the future of these central cities that were the economic dynamos of the country?” UCLA Luskin’s Brian Taylor weighs in on post-pandemic prospects for recovery.
‘Powerful, Strong, Indefatigable, Courageous’
Pioneering political leader Gloria Molina is remembered by Zev Yaroslavsky, who served alongside her during pivotal decades in L.A. history.
Seeking a Clear, Coordinated Vision on School Safety
“I think we’re in a state of confusion in our country, not just politically but actually on what the purpose of schools is supposed to be,” says UCLA Luskin expert Ron Avi Astor.
Pandemic Worsened L.A. Income Divide, Survey Finds
“The lower-income folks are the same people whose income hasn’t come back to pre-pandemic levels, and they’re the ones getting clobbered by inflation.”
Toasting Social Welfare’s Diamond Anniversary Alumni, faculty, students and friends gather to celebrate 75 years of advancing justice
Alumni, faculty, students and friends gather to celebrate 75 years of advancing justice.
UCLA Public Policy Community Celebrates Exceptional Alumni and Students Reception highlights the 'incredible, influential, important, world-transforming things our alumni are doing'
Reception highlights the ‘incredible, influential, important, world-transforming things our alumni are doing.’
Lens on Mixed Results of Efforts to Combat Housing Segregation
“There are many policies, programs, laws and lawsuits that have tried to chip away at segregation in America’s cities and towns,” but several are underfunded or deprioritized.
