Diaz Explores Repercussions of National Emergency Over Border Wall
Building the promised wall may negatively affect President Trump’s chances of reelection in 2020, she says.
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Entries by Zoe Day
Gilens Argues for Increasing Democratic Representation Through Public Policy
Gilens discusses the complexities of political inequality within democracies and solutions in public policy.
Villasenor Explores Potential Consequences of UCLA Memorandum About Publisher
Memo advocating boycott blurs the lines between faculty-led calls for social change and institution-led activism.
Ong Weighs In on Progress of Transit-Oriented Communities Program
L.A. policymakers are working to combat gentrification of transit hubs in Los Angeles through Transit-Oriented Communities Program incentives.
Project on Resources and Governance Receives $1.4-Million Grant
Support from the Hewlett Foundation will fund research to benefit resource-rich countries that nonetheless struggle with corruption, conflict and poverty.
Alumni Inducted Into California Social Work Hall of Distinction
Four UCLA Luskin Social Welfare graduates are among six honored for their advocacy on behalf of underserved populations.
Tilly on Economic Imbalance Exacerbated by Amazon’s Search for HQ2
The company disappointed many by choosing established cities instead of investing in new areas with largely unexplored potential.
Monkkonen Critiques California Governor-Elect’s Ambitious Housing Proposal
Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to build 3.5 million new housing units by 2025 sounds appealing, he says, but ‘it’s harder to figure out how to actually make that work.’
Diaz on Increase in Latino Vote as Counting of Ballots Continues
LPPI director discusses turnout, the impact of Spanish surnames and the difficulty exit polls have in capturing the views of minority voters.
Leap Analyzes Factors in Tight Race Between Underdog Retired Lieutenant and Incumbent Sheriff
The unexpected lead of retired lieutenant Alex Villanueva over incumbent sheriff Jim McDonnell indicates the weight of Latino voters and union support.
