Yaroslavsky Sees Tectonic Shift in Los Angeles History
After decades of efforts to expand the LAPD, city considers the redistribution of some funding to youth jobs, health initiatives and “peace centers.”
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COVID-19 Reinforces Racial Health Disparities, Abrams Says
During the pandemic, social workers are helping communities that have been disproportionately impacted by illness, homelessness and unemployment.
Park Studies Effects of Global Warming on Student Learning
An analysis of data from 10 million U.S. students over 15 years indicates that climate change may be negatively affecting academic performance.
Akee on Need for Federal Funding to Support Tribes
He co-authors a letter to the Treasury Department along with a preliminary report on the economic effect the pandemic is having on Native Americans.
Taylor on Post-Pandemic Goals for Public Transit
Transportation systems may offer new routes and more frequent service to accommodate riders after the lockdown.
Ong on Evictions and the Worsening Housing Crisis
When Los Angeles’ moratorium on evictions is lifted, African American and Latino households will be at particularly high risk, his research shows.
Umemoto on Translating COVID-19 Information
A new UCLA website translates health and safety recommendations related to the pandemic into more than 40 languages.
Torres-Gil on Generational Impacts of COVID-19
Each generation has a responsibility to support the generations that come before and after it, he says.
Akee on Underrepresentation of Ethnic Minorities
Undercounting of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the 2020 census may result in the misallocation of public funds and resources.
Schools Need Flexible Federal Funding, Reber Writes
She recommends that Congress craft a relief program with clear, straightforward conditions for states and districts.
