David C. Turner III on Movement Building and Strengthening Unity in Resistance
Turner argues movements fail more from internal division than opposition, urging solidarity, accountability, and community-centered investment over punishment.
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Entries by Peaches Chung
The CPUC’s Plans for an Unprecedented Building Decarbonization
A new program designed by the CPUC plans to carry out a building decarbonization spanning entire blocks, but its unprecedented nature raises questions.
Ong on Asian Surname Growth Trends in the U.S.
Asian surnames are taking the lead as the fastest-growing surnames in the country and UCLA research professor Paul Ong comments on these trends.
Shane Phillips Weighs In on San Diego’s Proposed Vacancy Tax
To bring more homes into the housing market, voters in San Diego will decide whether or not to pass a tax on non-primary homes.
Zev Yaroslavsky Reflects on Declining Quality of Life in Los Angeles Times Report
The index score dropped to 52, driven by widespread declines in satisfaction across nearly all major categories.
David C. Turner III Receives AERA Early Career Award
David C. Turner III earns national recognition for community-engaged research advancing youth organizing, racial justice, and education equity.
Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
Paul Ong discusses ICE raids, immigration policy shifts, and the lasting fear and impact on communities of color across the U.S.
Los Angeles County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life at all-time low in year 11 of UCLA survey They also cite concerns about immigration enforcement, wildfire recovery and economic pressures; mayoral race remains highly unsettled.
L.A. County residents are less satisfied with their quality of life than at any time in more than a decade.
Supporting Justice-Involved Youth: MSW Michelle Cisneros on Trauma-Informed Care
MSW student Michelle Cisneros shares how her experience with justice-involved youth shapes her trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to social work.
Gen Z Demands More: Andrea Escobar on California’s Leadership Gap
UCLA student Andrea Escobar urges bold action from gubernatorial candidates, highlighting economic struggles and Gen Z’s demand for real policy solutions.
