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Federal stimulus assistance has widened disparities between whites and minorities
A UCLA study recommends that Congress prioritize communities of color for next pandemic relief payments.
UCLA receives $6.4 million to fund cannabis research
The seven grants from the California Bureau of Cannabis Control will support research on health, policy and labor issues.
California needs policies to protect communities moving to renewable energy
Without careful planning, the shift to green power could cost more and strain the state’s grid.
Q&A: On the environment, President-elect Biden is cause for optimism
UCLA’s Ann Carlson said the new administration should be able to rebuild protections, even with a narrowly divided Congress.
Corporate landlords sought to profit during last economic crisis, UCLA study finds
A report by the UCLA Luskin Institute on Inequality and Democracy draws fresh attention to the manner in which corporate entities sought to benefit.
Study finds involuntary psychiatric detentions on the rise
In the nearly half of U.S. states for which data was available, detentions outpaced population growth by a rate of 3 to 1 on average in recent years.
Interactive map will crowdsource hate crime reports
The site’s creators hope that researchers and journalists will be able to use it to track the issues and stories around hate crimes.
Policy for the People
Sonja Diaz, the founding director of the Latino Policy & Politics Initiative, understands how research can directly result in legislation that serves society’s needs.
Economy and health care – not immigration – will drive Latino vote in 2020
A new UCLA report is intended to dispel a common misconception that immigration policy is a top-of-mind issue for Latino voters.
California has removed most obstacles to voting. Why are so many still not going to the polls?
A UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy report tracks the state’s history of restricting and expanding the franchise.
Bruins play key roles in report calling for sweeping reforms in L.A.
The ambitious paper illuminates the barriers to success that limited many of the city’s residents even before COVID-19 but have been exacerbated since the pandemic began.
What the wildfires tell us about the shortcomings of California’s electric grid
UCLA’s Eric Fournier explains why the state’s infrastructure isn’t well suited for such extreme conditions — and what improvements are needed.
Vast majority of Americans oppose criminalizing humanitarian aid along Mexican border
Eighty-seven percent of those surveyed said they disagreed with the policy — including 71% of Republicans.
UCLA study recommends permanent residence for immigrants in Temporary Protected Status
Research revealed that over 88% of residents with temporary protected status are in the labor force, and that almost 11% are self-employed.
Reliable, accurate and complete count for 2020 Census is at risk
The projected undercount will disproportionately hurt the poor and people of color, UCLA researchers warn.
UCLA students, staff join California leaders to set a Latino agenda
The online gathering was a unique opportunity for fledgling public policy experts to help make history.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity
UCLA’s Raul Hinojosa said that their reduced purchasing power amid a looming recession is a public health and economic crisis.
Awareness campaign helps Angelenos benefit from financial and environmental assistance programs
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation report shows that outreach is effective in connecting programs with lower-income residents.
Professor’s work informs proposed U.S. commission on racial healing
Marcus Hunter, UCLA professor of sociology and African American studies, collaborated on the draft of a recently introduced congressional resolution.
Social workers identify dire needs as schools prepare to resume classes
A policy brief calls for the creation of a national rapid-response team to guide schools as they weigh in-person, online or hybrid learning models.
Study aims to bolster California’s safe-water efforts at child care facilities
The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has offered wide-ranging guidance on the statewide mandate to test drinking water for lead.
Around the world, critical gaps in protections against workplace discrimination
A UCLA study found that more than half of countries don’t protect workers who report discriminatory treatment based on race or ethnicity.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind
Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
Forward Thinker: Progressive Problem Solver
Ananya Roy, director of the Institute on Inequality and Democracy, works with community organizations and social movements to address societal challenges.