Nation, World + Society

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

Students in the Tribal Legal Development Clinic work on behalf of Indian Country to advance tribal sovereignty and secure Indigenous rights.

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.

The latest edition of the nation’s largest state health survey spotlights trends in housing discrimination, health care access and other topics.

Despite uncertainty over the presidential election and several labor actions, economists predict strong growth in 2025 and 2026.

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

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

A free UCLA webinar provides insights into the evolving dynamics of American democracy and the influential role of women of color in the political process.

The forums will address concerns like the fairness of the Electoral College, allegations of election fraud and the spread of misinformation.

UCLA psychologist Yalda Uhls says young voters are moving away from old paradigms and polarization when it comes to how they think about politics and want to vote.

Young voters cite Harris’ tone and substance more than race, ethnicity or gender.

Despite COVID, Latinos’ economic output in 2022 was greater than 6 of the world’s 10 largest economies.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows lower rates of gun ownership, higher rates of fear of being a victim of gun violence.

As we near the presidential candidate debate, take a look at analyses by UCLA professors Norma Mendoza-Denton and Daniel Treisman.

New UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute briefs focus on the diverse demographic makeup of the Latino electorate in key swing states.

A rare “dual-initiation” mechanism ruptured a barrier on the fault during the Jan. 1 shaker.

UCLA law professor Kimberly Clausing looks at the potential national and global impacts of the economic proposals making headlines.

The former president’s use of violent vocabulary has increased over time.

The health risks for people experiencing homelessness go beyond challenges inherent to living without shelter, UCLA researchers and colleagues found.

Irv and Xiaoyan Drasnin’s commitment will help realize the vision of late communication professor Paul Rosenthal.

While the Olympic flame still burns, check up on the latest news from France and take a trip down UCLA’s Olympics memory lane.

From Rafer Johnson to Madison Kocian, UCLA athletes and coaches have made a splash at the Games.

UCLA’s Kimberlé Crenshaw, an expert on civil rights and constitutional law, weighs in on how the right and left view the candidate.