Orfield on Role of Magnet Schools in Los Angeles
The L.A. teachers’ strike stoked a dialogue on the increasing presence of magnet schools and how they are affecting the educational environment.
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Villasenor on ‘Deepfakes’ and the Uncertainty of Truth
He lays out three strategies for combating the spread of videos manipulated to deceive.
Roy on Decolonizing the University
The Institute on Inequality and Democracy director speaks about using scholarly resources to advance social movements.
Monkkonen on Housing Affordability Near UCLA
He weighs in on the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council, which prioritizes accessibility to student housing near campus.
Akee on Family Income’s Effect on Voter Participation
Understanding the reasons poorer people are less likely to vote can help remedy this form of political inequality, he writes.
Blumenberg on Cars, Jobs and Low-Income Communities
Amid calls for public transit and cleaner vehicles, cars are still key for low-income workers trying to get and keep a job, she said.
Orfield Comments on Biden’s 1975 Argument Against School Desegregation
Former vice president and possible 2020 candidate argued against busing in an NPR interview that has resurfaced.
Undergrads Lunch and Learn With Gov. Dukakis
The governor, presidential candidate and visiting professor speaks to 30 public affairs students about the 2020 campaign and the rewards of political life.
Graduate Students Recruited for Their Drive and Passion Employers from a wide variety of industries seek candidates for jobs and internships at the 2019 Career Fair
Employers from a wide variety of industries seek candidates for jobs and internships at the 2019 Career Fair
Leap on Conflict Between County Supervisors and Sheriff Villanueva
Board rebukes newly elected sheriff after he reinstated a deputy fired for alleged abuse.
