Leap on Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Leap’s upcoming book “Entry Lessons” examines the experiences of formerly incarcerated women.
Author Archive for: zday
Entries by Zoe Day
New Paper Analyzes Impact of School Closures on Families
A nationwide survey during the COVID-19 shutdown identified a knowledge gap in understanding the needs of K-12 students from a social work perspective.
Diaz Pushes for Fair Redistricting in Orange County
The current redistricting process in Orange County opens up an opportunity to create districts with ethnic majorities instead of diluting Latino and Asian political power.
Reber Assesses Federal COVID-19 Aid for Schools
In response to the pandemic, federal aid packages were distributed to school districts based on poverty level, resulting in variation in aid per pupil.
Wasserman Cautions Against Overinvesting in Rail
Four major rail projects are under construction in Los Angeles with more in the planning stages, despite recent declines in rail transit ridership.
Single-Family Zoning Causes Harm, Manville Says
Zoning restrictions can hinder upward mobility, reinforce segregation and exacerbate issues of housing affordability in metropolitan areas.
Pierce Explores Inequitable Access to Drinking Water
A newly updated tap water database by the Environmental Working Group highlights disproportionate contamination in underserved communities.
U.S. Must Step Up and Provide Family Leave, Heymann Says
The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not offer national paid leave, even though “we know that we can afford it.”
Unionization Is Essential for Recovery, Diaz Says
Unions have played a critical role in advocating for workplace protections, such as mask mandates and access to PPE, to protect essential workers during the pandemic.
Pierce on Municipal Approaches to Heat
Larger California cities reported engaging in more heat adaptation planning than smaller cities in a variety of direct and indirect ways.
