Nation, World + Society

“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.

Faculty, scholars and special guests unpacked the election results and the future of LGBTQ+ rights.

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

President-elect Donald Trump plans to implement several economic policies including tariffs, mass deportations and tax cuts.

The Indigenous scholar, who joined university faculty this summer, is serving in an inaugural leadership role at UCLA’s American Indian Studies Center.

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.

As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.

Alharthi is UCLA’s first international student to win the famed scholarship and the 13th recipient in the university’s history.

The professor and alumnus is the second Bruin to win the award in two years.

The mayor spoke with UCLA’s Jim Newton during a discussion titled “L.A. Confronts Homelessness: Are we on the right track?”

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.

Since its inception, UCLA has been supporting those who have served and benefiting from their talents, experience and commitment to the common good.

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

Keynote speaker Michele Goodwin said we "have to begin to see the attacks on reproductive health care as attacks on our broader democracy.”

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.

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

The journalist and global affairs expert stressed the importance of studying history to help navigate the future.

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

Co-producer Veena Hampapur discusses the project presented by Re:Work, the center’s women-led podcast.

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.