Akee, Ong on Creating Educational Opportunities for Native American Students
The University of California recently announced that it will waive tuition for California residents who are members of federally recognized tribes.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Ong Reflects on Lack of Progress Since L.A. Riots
For many residents of South Los Angeles, economic and social conditions have stayed the same or gotten worse in the last 30 years.
Much at Stake in State Attorney General’s Race, Diaz Says
In addition to criminal justice, the winning candidate will enforce environmental, housing and civil rights laws and should stand up for California values across the country.
Steinert-Threlkeld on Russia’s Disinformation Campaign
The atmosphere in Russia is “much more similar to Soviet times,” when people could not speak openly and could only trust a few people, he says.
Student Debt Is a Policy Failure, Appel Says
“Canceling student debt is the quickest way to narrow the racial wealth gap,” she says.
Shoup Weighs In on NYC Parking Angst
Drivers having to move their cars twice per week for street cleaning is a fair tradeoff for free parking on New York City streets, he says.
Anheier Recommends National Security Council for Germany
After decades of low defense spending, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed a policy change that would increase German military expenditures and exporting.
Yin on Policy Changes to Reduce Medical Debt
Shifts in health care policy at the federal level are intended to hold medical providers and debt collectors accountable for harmful practices.
On the Harmful Impacts of Clearing Unhoused People From View
Hollywood productions are prompting the sweeping of encampments of unhoused people. Instead, they should be offered work, says Activist-in-Residence Theo Henderson.
Pandemic Perpetuates Economic Inequality, Ong Finds
Census Bureau data points to increases in prosperity across racial and ethnic groups in the last five years, but the pandemic halted gains and exacerbated inequality.
