Anheier Reflects on Germany’s Three-Party Coalition Government
In its first 100 days, the new government has had to compromise and adopt radical policy changes in response to uncertain times.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Ong on Reforms to Uphold Census Integrity
Minorities were undercounted at a higher rate in 2020, the Census Bureau found. Any effort to revamp the process going forward must be protected from political interference.
Monkkonen on UCLA as a Model for Affordable Housing
While the city of Los Angeles has struggled to produce affordable housing for its residents, UCLA became the first UC school to offer four years of housing for students.
Slowing Down Saves Money and Lives, Manville Says
Driving fast is more dangerous, more expensive and more harmful to the environment. Altering the culture of fast driving requires consistent enforcement of speed limits.
Yaroslavsky Cautions Against Splintering Electorate
Despite calls for new voices in politics, some political observers argue that California has good reasons for making it tough for new parties to get on the ballot.
Gas Hike a Litmus Test for Mass Transit, Matute Says
Even when faced with the high price of gasoline, many Angelenos are choosing to drive due to safety concerns associated with public transit.
Karimli, Marshall Encourage Shift in Gender Norms
Economic empowerment programs are not enough to overcome “gender constraints that are typically embedded in larger patriarchal structures,” they write.
Bills on Leveraging Data for Transportation Equity
New data analysis tools are key to designing equitable transportation investments and prioritizing the needs of vulnerable communities.
Roy on Court-Ordered Psychiatric Care for the Unhoused
California’s latest proposal to address the homeless crisis shows the state’s tendency to “strip the unhoused of rights in the name of saving them and doing good,” she says.
Luskin Summit Takes On Global Climate Justice
Grassroots climate change activists around the world are fighting plans that disregard marginalized communities and proposing alternatives for a climate-just future.
