Roy on Rise of Radical Democracy in Troubled Times
Freedom dreams are thriving, powered not by elite institutions but by grassroots activism and poor-people’s movements, she says.
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Entries by Mary Braswell
Taylor on Proposal to Offer Free Rides on Trains and Buses
L.A. County is considering eliminating fares on public transportation to boost ridership and cut emissions.
Voting Rights Project Takes a Stand
UCLA team joins lawyers suing Yakima, Washington, over a “strong mayor” ballot proposal.
Rowe on California’s Struggle to Regulate Cannabis
A dialogue hosted by Zócalo/UCLA Downtown explores the hurdles communities face in managing the pot market.
An Outdoor Oasis for Angelenos in Their Golden Years A Westlake park designed for older adults brings UCLA Luskin research to life
A Westlake park designed for older adults brings UCLA Luskin research to life
Pierce on Presence of Lead in State’s Drinking Water
He weighs in on testing of pipes and plumbing at public schools and perceptions that tap water is unsafe.
Manville on Proposal to Add Toll Lanes to the 405
“If we are serious about reducing congestion, something like this is what we have to do,” he says.
Keeping a Civil Tongue Around the Holiday Table
Public Policy’s Mark Peterson offers tips for navigating political conversations without getting mired in disagreement.
Shoup on Battle Over Street Parking in Manhattan
He notes that New York is the only major city in the country that does not offer some form of residential parking permit.
Yaroslavsky Offers Insights on Democratic Debate
Questions about women’s issues and African American voters were astute and politically significant, he says.
