Yaroslavsky on Funding Olympic Games
Cities that have previously hosted Olympic Games and have already invested in infrastructure are strong candidates to host again, he says.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Ong Points to Chinatown as Economic Barometer
Small businesses that suffered early on from xenophobic fears about COVID-19 are a potential indicator of the pandemic’s long-term economic impact.
Diaz on Becerra’s Nomination to the Biden Cabinet
The nominee for health and human services secretary has “the dynamism and also the experience to get us through the pandemic,” she says.
Shah on Involving Men and Women to Address Intimate Partner Violence
While most reproductive and sexual health programs focus only on women, educational programs for men and boys can reduce intimate partner violence.
Clean Energy Transition Should Benefit Communities of Color, Callahan Says
Low-income and minority households have been disproportionately harmed by the fossil-fueled economy, leading to health and economic disparities.
Yaroslavsky on Conflicting Messages from Public Health Officials
L.A.-area residents are frustrated by seeming contradictions in the new rules aimed at reining in COVID-19.
Center for Neighborhood Knowledge on L.A.’s Housing Crisis
Weekend Warriors employs individuals experiencing homelessness to house-sit vacant properties, highlighting the broken real estate market in L.A.
Yaroslavsky Defends Right to Access the Justice System
Cash-strapped L.A. County considers eliminating legal self-help service centers, but this would likely cost taxpayers much more than it would save.
DeShazo on Consequences of Ignoring Science
The Trump administration’s elimination of independent advisory boards has allowed the EPA to be swayed by political influence instead of scientific reason, he says.
Matute, Taylor on Prospective Promotion for Garcetti
Despite lacking experience at the federal level, the mayor has a strong track record on transportation, making him a candidate for the Biden administration.
