This post was updated Jan. 24 at 3:36 p.m. The U.S. Government Accountability Office recommended that federal agencies better publicize food assistance programs in order to combat food insecurity on college campuses in a report released Jan. 9. The GAO reported that 3.3 million college students in the U.S. in 2016 were eligible to receive […]
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UC advises staff traveling in China against use of WeChat and WhatsApp
The University of California distributed a warning to staff in January advising against the use of communication platforms such as WeChat and WhatsApp for those traveling in China. The UC received the advisory notice from WorldAware, a risk management company the UC consults with, said Myla Edmond, director of marketing and communications for the UC […]
Panel discusses political momentum going into 2020 presidential election
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 7:19 a.m. Political commentators said they think the results of the 2018 midterm elections may indicate a Democratic victory in the 2020 presidential election at an event Thursday night. The event, which took place at the Hammer Museum, featured Jon Favreau, co-host of the podcast “Pod Save America,” […]
Attendees of Women’s March 2019 discuss inclusivity of feminist movement
The third annual Los Angeles Women’s March featured Cheeto-themed chants and posters, pink “pussy” hats and conversations about intersectional feminism. Thousands of protestors, including dozens of UCLA students, gathered in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to show their support for women’s rights, but also immigrants’ rights, racial equality and health care reform. Turnout was lower […]
Boycott of Israel condemned by UC chancellors citing threats to academic freedom
All 10 University of California chancellors unanimously condemned an academic boycott of Israel at the urging of 101 university-affiliated organizations in December. The provisions of the boycott would discourage students and faculty from participating in academic events sponsored or funded by Israel, studying abroad in Israel or holding talks with Israeli state officials. The UC […]
UCLA report finds federal ‘public charge’ rule changes would hurt state economy
This post was updated Jan. 7 at 4:57 p.m. A UCLA report found California’s economy could be negatively affected by proposed changes to federal immigration policy. The report, which was released in December by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, the UC Berkeley Labor Center and California Food Policy Advocates, found that California’s economy […]
LPPI study shows increased Latino voting in 2018 midterm elections
A new UCLA study found people in Latino-majority areas voted at a higher rate in the 2018 midterm election compared to the 2014 election. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative released a report Nov. 19 analyzing Latino participation in the 2018 elections. Founded in 2017, LPPI is a think tank designed to do research […]