Kaplan on the Social Media Ban for Minors in Florida

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Florida’s HB3 law restricting social media use for children under 14 raises questions about online safety.
Group photo of Sarah Jakle at a DemocraShe event.

How DemocraShe Builds Civic Engagement for All

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UCLA Luskin alumna Sarah Jakle is reshaping civic leadership by centering emotional resilience, democratic participation, and women’s empowerment.
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Yaroslavsky on Rob Reiner’s Legacy of Progressive Advocacy

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The slain director had championed causes including same-sex marriage, environmental conservation, and early childhood education.
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How Rising Debt and Eroding Governance Threaten Long-Term Stability in Five Countries

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The Berggruen Governance Index reveals a debt-driven cycle undermining long-term stability in five African nations.
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The Facts on School Violence: Q&A with UCLA Luskin’s Ron Avi Astor

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The professor of social welfare and education weighs in on the state of school safety and how to create safer campuses.
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The Enduring Scars of Bullying Born of Prejudice

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As concerns rise about the mental health of American adolescents,…
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Taylor on Why Traffic Is Getting Worse

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In the post-pandemic LA region, “there’s traffic because there’s 18 and a half million people who are trying to move around along with lots of goods,” he says.
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Scrutiny Grows Over Measure ULA Claims, Mike Manville Weighs In

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Michael Manville shares his input on the plausibility of the numbers cited by the “mansion tax” oversight committee in their April news release.
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Why Small Businesses Fail: Key Findings from the Wall Street Journal

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Research by Robert Fairlie breaks down survival rates, funding gaps, and the factors that shape early-stage business success.

UCLA Luskin Faculty Win Grants to Internationalize Curriculum

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Awards to Kian Goh and Lené Levy-Storms are part of UCLA's strategic goal to expand its global reach.