Challenges
The work of the Division of Social Sciences at UCLA is motivated by challenges in the real world.

UCLA Labor Center hosts ‘Opportunity For All’ teach-in
Challenges, Community Partners, Knowledge, Solutions On Nov. 1, the UCLA Labor Center co-hosted a teach-in about the history and struggle of undocumented students to amplify the “Opportunity for All” campaign, a new statewide effort led by undocumented student organizers, the Center…

LPPI Staff Bring Insights and Accountability to Policymaking
Challenges, Community Partners, Knowledge, SolutionsNew UCLA LPPI Staff Bring Insights and Accountability to Policymaking Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections By Mirian Palacios Cruz With the 2022 midterm elections nearing, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) has been…

UCLA LPPI Policy Fellows Fight for an Inclusive Democracy
Alumni, Challenges, Community Partners, Knowledge, Solutions, StudentsUCLA LPPI Policy Fellows Fight for an Inclusive Democracy During the Midterm Elections and Beyond By: Alise Brillault As we approach the 2022 midterm elections, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) is working to advance…

Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the 21st Century – Video
Challenges, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News, Solutions, Staff, Students "Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-First Century" explores the rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories surrounding Barack Obama since his initial run for President in 2004, and continuing to present day. We spoke with author…

UCLA LPPI Faculty Experts Shape the Narrative on Latino Communities with Prominent Coverage in Media
Challenges, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News By Alise Brillault The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) maintains a talented bench of over 40 faculty experts whose diverse areas of research and expertise are helping shape public narratives in American politics…

LPPI Shines at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Conference
Alumni, Challenges, Community Partners, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News, Solutions, Staff, Studentsby Alise Brillault UCLA LPPI experts and policy fellows were well represented at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 12-15, 2022. CHCI is a leading national organization…

Janitor-Parent Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Challenges, Community Partners, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News, Solutions, Staff, Students By Lucy González, Graduate Student Researcher; Sophia L. Ángeles, Graduate Student Researcher; Janna Shadduck-Hernández, Project Director, UCLA Labor Center There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on families.…

UCLA LPPI Stakeholders Reflect on Transition from ‘Initiative’ to Institute
Alumni, Challenges, Community Partners, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News, Solutions, Staff, Students "Latino Policy and Politics Institute Founding Executive Director Sonja Diaz, Center, with past and current institute staff and policy fellows. Photo by James Michael Juarez." The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative has officially…

Register for Tomorrow’s “Neoclassic or New Classics? Challenges, Debates, Perspectives” Roundtable by the UCLA Program in Experimental Theory
Challenges, Explore, Faculty, Knowledge, News Organized and moderated by Professor Giulia Sissa (Classics, Political Science, Comparative Literature – UCLA). Follow this link to register to attend online with Zoom on May 31 starting at 9am. “Decolonizing Classics” is a…