‘Taking the Raw Edges Off Capitalism’
The way we think about work, aging, retirement and ”entitlement” has roots in 1930s California, when advocates fought to create a safety net for older citizens.
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Entries by Mary Braswell
UCLA Luskin Graduate Students Named 2023-24 Bohnett Fellows
Program provides policy, planning and social welfare students a hands-on opportunity to work in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office.
An L.A. Story of Power, Influence and Big Personalities
New political memoir by Zev Yaroslavsky offers an insider’s insights into a transformational time in Los Angeles history.
Strong Support in California for Black Reparations
UCLA survey finds that Californians across the age, gender, racial and political spectrums agree that some form of compensation is warranted to address racial harms.
Honors Project Takes a Deep Dive Into Pandemic Anxieties
Leah Likin’s deeply personal capstone project on mental health wins a Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity for the psychology major and public affairs minor.
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.
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.
