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Political science professor Lynn Vavreck and her coauthors debunk some of the conventional wisdom about how Donald Trump won the Oval Office.

The event in Bruin Plaza on Oct. 9 is sponsored by the American Indian Studies Center and will feature singing, refreshments and a screening of Native short films in Kaplan Hall.

California’s economy is expected to continue to grow faster than the U.S. economy, but the report indicates that growth at the state and national levels will be weaker in 2020.

Dr. Michael Rodriguez is founding chair of the group that focuses its energies on research, policy and advocacy work, sharing knowledge and promoting policies that encourage political, economic and social equality.

Marcelo Suárez-Orozco and Carola Suárez-Orozco say more must be done to help these children integrate into U.S. and European societies.

The analysis shows that legal status plays a significant role in a person’s ability to access services.

Researchers who are part of the multi-university Collaborative Multiethnic Post-Election Survey met on campus to prepare for the 2020 elections.

Conference held on campus focused on re-framing immigration and migration through the perspectives of the people who are moving and also creating tools for educators.

Three days of workshops at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs teach officials from around the United States. how to support their constituencies

The study is the first to examine intergenerational behavioral effects of adverse childhood experiences.

Veteran reporters came to UCLA to discuss demographic and political trends that will determine who controls Congress.

The winners of the 2018 Gerald Loeb Awards were announced June 25 at a ceremony and banquet in New York.

UCLA Blueprint: Professor Mark A. Peterson considers the Affordable Care Act the most important advance in health protection since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid.

Research by Joanna Schwartz played a key role in a decision rejecting the use of qualified immunity to defend police officers from a lawsuit that arose out of their official conduct.

Potential threats, such as trade and global risks, could affect the United States and California economic outlooks, the report stated.

The team performed a staggering 363 kidney transplants in 2017, more than any other transplant center in the United States, according to data.

Low-income and minority students are particularly affected, and the problem stands to worsen as global temperatures rise, according to public policy researcher Jisung Park.

The congressman delivered the Bernard Brodie Distinguished Lecture on the Conditions of Peace, sponsored by UCLA’s Burkle Center for International Relations.

“Recoding the Republic” event provided realism and optimism through conversation and insight.

Political scientist Lynn Vavreck notes that while extreme candidates may mobilize their party’s base, sometimes they fire up their opponent’s base even more.

Scholars offer practical guidance on enlisting, mobilizing and continually engaging like-minded people.

Having this information would help policymakers, researchers and advocates understand the needs of this population and design effective policies and programs.

An economic model developed by two professors suggests affirmative action programs can boost economic output, if done right.

Professor's model suggests well-designed subsidies can help farmers and give consumers better food choices.

If your neighbors can see your political participation, does that change how you participate in the political process?