politics

The former president, who died Dec. 29, received the UCLA Medal and spoke on global conflict and peace at Royce Hall in 2000.

“New Deal politics is not what we’re fighting over anymore. We’re fighting over a new dimension ... and it’s this identity-inflected dimension,” said Professor Lynn Vavreck.

A tribute program honored the late California Assemblywoman’s strong legacy of community activism and work on social justice.

The UCLA Luskin alum and master of public policy graduate won a Culver City Council seat after knocking on lots of doors.

UCLA legal scholars unpack U.S. v. Skrmetti following oral arguments held on Dec. 4 for the landmark case.

Immigration was a top policy issue during the 2024 presidential race. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged mass deportations.

During Election Day and in the days following, media have cited UCLA research and turned to UCLA faculty for expert insight on a range of election-related topics.

Students gathered at the Pauley Pavilion Club on the evening of Nov. 5 to talk, share opinions and watch the results of the 2024 elections roll in.

Language accessibility and community engagement are key to getting people to the polls, researchers say.

Ramos’ new book “Defectors” explores how Latinos, traditionally a reliable base for Democrats, is showing signs of change.

The winners of the presidential and other races are hard to predict, but UCLA experts are watching for a free and fair election.

UCLA convened a panel of experts to shed light on local measures in Los Angeles county and city on the ballot Nov. 5.

Election Day is nearly upon us! As we near Nov. 5, UCLA experts are available to help explain a variety of vital election-related issues.

See our tips and resources to help you engage, get informed, cast your ballot and take care of yourself.

Districts nationwide spent an estimated $3.2 billion in 2023–24 responding to culture-related school conflicts.

Many people who have completed the terms of their felony sentences have had their voting rights restored. UCLA’s Naomi Sugie tells us what that might mean for the election.

A Latina Futures 2050 Lab research brief shows the growing influence of Latina voters in United States politics.

Since early in 2024, the Election 360 newsletter has been tracking the issues around the November presidential election and drawing on the expertise of UCLA faculty.

A UCLA-led research team is monitoring a massive nationwide text outreach effort.

UCLA sociologist Roger Waldinger says that immigration is an issue that inherently works to the advantage of Republicans.

The panels will address ballot measures on rent control, political corruption, a county sales tax and other issues.

UCLA sociologist Cecilia Menjivar discusses how the Republican ticket has blamed immigrants for many of the country’s woes, including a lack of affordable housing.

Snapshots of eligible voter groups highlight diverse characteristics within states and counties.

With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this is a “make-or-break” election for climate policy, UCLA experts say.

The UCLA sociologist discusses how to think critically about the threat of autocracy.