A Call for a Nationwide Vote-by-Mail Option
Protecting access to the ballot box during the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of an LPPI webinar bringing together leading voting rights experts.
Author Archive for: mbraswell
Entries by Mary Braswell
Eight Ways to Advance Societal Equity in Battling Coronavirus
Randall Akee co-authors letter urging policymakers to prioritize the needs of racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, the poor and other vulnerable groups.
Cohen on Relaxation of Liquor Laws During Coronavirus Outbreak
With takeout and delivery now permitted in many states, patterns and consequences of alcohol use must be closely monitored, he cautions.
UCLA Supports Launch of California’s Transformative Climate Communities Program New Luskin Center for Innovation resource page tracks state's innovative effort to fight climate change
New Luskin Center for Innovation resource page tracks state’s innovative effort to fight climate change
Accuracy Is Crucial in Census Count, Ong Says
Good data guides how we build cities and communities. An undercount could skew decisions that we live with for decades into the future.
Diaz on Health Risks for Communities of Color
The enormous demands COVID-19 is placing on California’s already suboptimal healthcare system will magnify racial and ethnic health disparities, she argues.
What the Ebola Outbreak Could Teach Us About How to Contain the Novel Coronavirus New study underscores the importance of public engagement and trust during health crises
New study underscores the importance of public engagement and trust during health crises
ITS Experts Assess Massive Hit to Transit Agencies
Brian Taylor, Martin Wachs and Juan Matute on the impact of COVID-19 on the ridership and sales tax revenues that keep public transit afloat.
Mitchell on the Impact of Coronavirus on California’s Economy
January’s rosy budget proposal must now be amended to reflect the “tremendous shock” that COVID-19 delivered to the state’s economy.
Manville on Angelenos’ Road Habits Under Coronavirus Restrictions
The current health emergency has emptied freeways but is unlikely to reshape our relationship with our cars once the crisis has passed, he says.
