Peterson on Proposals to Eliminate Private Health Insurance
“For a lot of people in the United States there is a deep skepticism of government,” and that creates a hurdle to the single-payer option, he says.
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Matute on Carbon Footprint of Electric Scooters
Compared to walking, biking or taking a bus, scooters are not as eco-friendly as they may seem, researchers find.
Lens Weighs In on Rent Control Bill
“We’re definitely at a time more tenant protection in California is necessary,” he says.
Monkkonen on Bringing All of L.A. Into the Housing Effort
City seeks ways to make every neighborhood share responsibility for meeting affordable housing goals.
Manville on Lessons From the Measure M Campaign
Voters were attracted by the promise of jobs, better roads and easier driving — but changing the area’s car culture was not part of the pitch.
Tilly on Apps That Disrupt the Payday Cycle
Early access to earnings can benefit low-income workers but does not address the larger issue of stagnant wages.
Crowdsourcing L.A.’s Transit Challenges
At UCLA’s TransportationCamp LA, 115 professionals, advocates, researchers and enthusiasts brainstorm ways to make the region more mobile.
Professors Urged to Fight for Free College
The Institute on Inequality and Democracy is cited for its support of grassroots activists.
A Research Spotlight on the World’s Vulnerable People UCLA Luskin launches international outreach to identify strategies to empower women and children
UCLA Luskin launches international outreach to identify strategies to empower women and children
Leap on Indictments of MS-13 Street Gang
A clique known for drawing young people into brutal acts is behind an upsurge in the gang’s activity.
