May 9, 2023 | Open Educational Resources
By Cailyn Nagle I do not own my home—like most of Los Angeles, I rent. Every month, a significant portion of my paycheck goes to strangers I’ve never met to keep a roof over my head and a lock on my door. There are benefits, of course, such as not needing to arrange...
May 3, 2023 | Smart Justice
By Kenia Miranda Verdugo Each year, Homeboy Industries brings together hundreds of individuals in the Los Angeles area for Lo Máximo, a celebration of hope, kinship, and compassion. Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program in the world,...
May 1, 2023 | Digital Equity
Income inequality, natural disasters, and private service providers are all barriers to universal broadband access in California. A recent report from the Public Policy Institute of California analyzes the first year of SB 156—the state’s $6 billion investment in...