Nation, World + Society

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.

Creation of the major, which will be offered beginning in Fall 2018, has been in the works for several years, in response to student demand.

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?

A device that reduces the harmful environmental impact of bus emissions and an e-commerce platform for maternity clothes were the winners of UCLA Law contest.

Philippe Bourgouis and Rosa Matzkin join the organization of scholars, artists and innovators, which was founded in 1780.

Donald Shoup’s “Parking in the City,” recommends three reforms designed to improve cities, the economy and the environment.

An average of 6.8 of every 1,000 girls and 5.7 of every 1,000 boys had been or were married at the time they were surveyed, according to the study.

Fifty-five percent of respondents said they, a close friend or family member had considered moving from their neighborhood because of rising housing costs.

Former California governor shares political wisdom from his decades of public service in Zev Yaroslavsky's “Today’s Los Angeles,” an advanced seminar in public policy.

Upon the 50th anniversary of his death, six African-American faculty members ponder how to advance his agenda of equality and justice.

Half of those admitted to juvenile justice facilities before their teenage years reported suicidal thoughts as adults, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.

Event at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs served as a way to one day help diversify the ranks of urban planners.

The “Lights. Camera. Reaction.: The Art of Impact in Entertainment” conference focused on artists and lawyers who use entertainment to promote stories of social injustice.

Law professor Adam Winkler says when the Supreme Court expands rights for corporations it becomes harder for elected representatives to regulate business for the public good.

Students and city leaders weigh policy options regarding homelessness during annual UCLA Luskin Day at Los Angeles City Hall.

Conditions such as higher blood pressure and glucose levels were especially pronounced among older homeowners and people still in the work force.

The UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families will address the complex needs of youth in foster care by bringing together resources and expertise from numerous units on campus.

UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center is holding a two-day conference this weekend looking back at a critical moment in the Civil Rights Era.

Former military analyst who was jailed for sharing classified documents with WikiLeaks spoke to 1,000 at Royce Hall and then later met with students.

UCLA Law professor’s acclaimed new book illuminates the long drive by corporations to gain constitutional rights normally afforded to people.

During the Winston C. Doby lecture, the co-founder of the United Farms Workers outlined a history of civil rights and encouraged the audience to keep fighting for justice.

UCLA School of Law panel spotlights the disparate impact of sexual harassment and assault on racial minorities, low-wage workers and immigrants.

Center for Neighborhood Knowledge report provides a snapshot of lingering inequality since the 1960s.