Yaroslavsky on Newsom’s Chance to Reshape State Politics
Filling several high-level vacancies in government is “an unprecedented opportunity and responsibility that has fallen in the governor’s lap.”
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Entries by Mary Braswell
Cooper Sees Wisdom in Children on the Margins
She says youth who live on the edge of chaos have insights that can help overcome persistent social ills, if we are willing to listen.
Envisioning a New Voting Rights Act for the 21st Century At UCLA conference, experts map out new federal protections after an election season marred by suppression and intimidation
At UCLA conference, experts discuss new federal protections in the wake of an election season marred by suppression and intimidation.
Peterson on Becerra’s Impact on California’s Progressive Agenda
Xavier Becerra’s selection for the nation’s top health care post “gives more capacity for California sensibilities and ideas to get into the mix in Washington.”
Holloway Wins Grant to Study Cannabis Marketing to LGBTQ Youth
Research aims to fill gaps in knowledge about cannabis-related health disparities among LGBTQ youth.
Lytle Hernández Elected to Pulitzer Prize Board
The 19-member body selects winners of the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism, books, drama and music, elevating “voices that inform and inspire us.”
Diaz on California’s Neglect of the Latino Electorate
Gov. Newsom has a chance to turn the tide by sending a Latino to the U.S. Senate, she says.
A New Game Plan for Connecting With Latino Voters UCLA experts join dialogue on lessons from the 2020 election, pointing to the complexities of voting behavior in a growing sector
UCLA experts join dialogue on lessons from the 2020 election, pointing to the complexities of voting behavior in a growing sector.
L.A.-Paris Connection Offers New Double Master’s Degree for Urban Planners UCLA Luskin's partnership with a top European university will allow graduate students to earn two distinct degrees in two years
UCLA Luskin’s partnership with a top European university will allow graduate students to earn two distinct degrees in two years.
Akee on Movement to Reclaim Indigenous Lands
The fight for recognition is gaining steam as the country grapples with injustices committed against marginalized communities.
