Villasenor on the Growing Promise of Artificial Intelligence
From predicting storms to preventing disease, innovations in AI will be crucial to a nation’s prosperity and security, he argues.
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Manville on the California Housing Crisis
New developments are needed to keep prices in check, but the dynamics are complicated, he says.
Diaz on Fruitvale Village’s Socioeconomic Development
The Oakland neighborhood could serve as a model for stretches of Chicago that are facing gentrification.
Senior Fellow Berk Ozler on Female Contraceptive Use in Cameroon
The World Bank economist discusses cultural barriers and creative solutions to promote reproductive health.
Matute Comments on Underground Transit Systems in L.A.
The Institute of Transportation Studies deputy director weighs in on Elon Musk’s project in Hawthorne and the proposed tunnel to Dodger Stadium.
Yaroslavsky Advises Newsom to Pick Battles With Trump
He says the incoming governor should focus on taking care of business in California.
U.S. Diplomat Shares Firsthand Tales of International Conflict Resolution
At a Global Public Affairs forum, diplomat, lecturer and author Rick Barton provides a vivid glimpse of his decades in crisis zones.
Gilens on Ranked-Choice Voting to Bolster Democracy
Ranking all candidates would reduce polarization and produce a more representative government, the Public Policy professor writes.
Which Voters Will Turn Out? Leap Weighs In on Sheriff’s Race
As California’s general elections rapidly approach, much of the local media focus has turned to the Los Angeles County’s sheriff’s race. The incumbent, Sheriff Jim McDonnell, is generally favored to win. However, retired sheriff’s lieutenant Alex Villanueva managed to force …
A Midterm Upset Would Spark Big Battles, Peterson Says
The website Elite Daily asked UCLA Luskin’s Mark Peterson to weigh in on the remote possibility that Democrats will reclaim control of the Senate in the November 2018 midterm elections. “I think it is first vital to emphasize what a …
