Diaz Highlights Power of Latino Voters
Turnout in the upcoming recall election faced by Gov. Gavin Newsom will have a ripple effect on future elections, including the 2022 midterm races.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Taylor on Encouraging Use of Public Transit
Investing in public transit without changing land-use policies will not be enough to reverse the decline of ridership, a trend that was exacerbated by the pandemic.
Reber Addresses Inequalities in School Funding
The Title I formula for distributing federal funds to schools is not the best or the only option for equitable funding strategies, she writes.
Gilens on Debate Over How to Frame Progressive Policies
Linking public policy to race does not necessarily boost public support, but he maintains that Democrats should not turn away from appeals to racial justice.
Manville Imagines Congestion Pricing in California
The traffic-free roads that drivers experienced at the beginning of the pandemic could become a long-term reality with the implementation of congestion pricing.
Journal Focuses on COVID-19’s Impact on Indigenous Communities
Associate Professor Randal Akee guest-edits issue about the racism, ableism, historical injustice and unfair resource allocation that deepened the pandemic’s toll.
Blumenberg on Lack of Equity in Transportation Sector
Many communities of color and low-income people have been harmed by transportation projects designed by predominantly white, male planning teams.
Torres-Gil on Collective Responsibility to Support Elderly
“Many of us are tragically left alone to suffer, and the rest of us are just struggling,” he said.
Shah Promotes Healthy Behavior Among Adolescents
In Tanzania, simply offering contraceptives is not enough to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents, she finds.
Loukaitou-Sideris on Future of Biking in Los Angeles
An initiative launched by UCLA scholars is promoting the health and environmental benefits associated with commuting by bike instead of driving.
