Matute on Prioritizing Safety of E-Scooter Services
The e-scooter startup Superpedestrian uses AI technology with the goal of prioritizing rider and pedestrian safety.
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Entries by Zoe Day
All Parking Is Political, Shoup Says
Eliminating free parking would force drivers to be more conscious about their decisions to drive and encourage use of public transportation.
Leap on Complicated Origins of Gang Activity
“People think that gangs are about criminal activity, but they’re really about economics,” she says. “You don’t see the pain that goes into gang membership.”
Monkkonen Debunks Myths of High-Density Housing
Many public housing projects, previously stigmatized as hotbeds of crime and violence, have undergone gentrification as wealthy, white residents have moved in.
Diaz on Investing in Latino Voters
Democrats must act purposefully to engage voters in the Latino community to keep Gov. Newsom in office and build a base of support.
Loya on Racial Disparities in Mortgage Approval Rates
A study of over 2 million mortgage applications found that lenders were 80% more likely to reject Black applicants than similar white applicants.
Ong on Repercussions of Census Undercount
His analysis of 2020 Census data points to the likelihood that populations including low-income households and Black and Hispanic communities were undercounted.
Turner on Starting Climate Conversations With Art
Turner launched a community partnership to create a massive cool-paint mural in South L.A. to promote awareness of climate change through art.
Armenta on Repercussions of ICE Collaboration Programs
Many undocumented immigrants choose not to call local police, even to report crimes, out of fear of deportation.
Yaroslavsky on Permit Parking Dilemma
Eliminating parking requirements could lower development costs but also have negative consequences for car owners and businesses, he argues.
