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How Should L.A. Tackle Homelessness? Here’s What Angelenos Think
In a politically divided election year, Angelenos agree that one issue is pressing: homelessness. Recent findings from the fifth annual LABarometer survey on Livability & Affordability in Los Angeles reveal the impact of homelessness on the county.
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The CBO Report on Medicare and Anti-Obesity Medications Should Not Be the Final Word
The highly anticipated report contains clues on how Congress may come to a different view on medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Adults Know Little About Education Policy and Practice – This Should Worry Us.
Improving communication about what students are learning and how they are progressing is critical to the future of public education.
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Energy Efficient, Car Dependent: The State of Mobility and Sustainability in Los Angeles
Our 2024 LABarometer survey on Mobility & Sustainability reveals a growing commitment to energy efficiency in L.A. County, but car is still king.
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The CBO Report on Medicare and Anti-Obesity Medications Should Not Be the Final Word
The highly anticipated report contains clues on how Congress may come to a different view on medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.
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If You Want Americans to Pay Attention to Climate Change, Just Call It Climate Change
Phrases like ‘climate crisis,’ ‘climate emergency’ or ‘climate justice’ might seem to escalate the urgency, but a large survey shows they don’t help and may actually hurt.
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A Patient-Focused, Evidence-Driven Approach to PBM Reform
As policymakers consider reforms to the prescription drug supply chain, they should keep five principles in mind to ensure better outcomes for patients.
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In the Wake of the Pandemic: How and Why Housing Plans are Changing in L.A.
Nearly all Angelenos plan to stay put in L.A. Four years ago, they were fleeing in record numbers. What changed in our nation’s most populous county? LABarometer survey data suggest financial constraints kept many low-income residents in place; now, a growing number of these residents appear at risk of displacement.
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The “Un-Average”: Not Every Child Bounced Back After COVID
In the wake of COVID-related school disruptions, recent research has revealed what is proving to be a durable “parent-expert disconnect” – parents report their children are doing fine academically despite evidence to the contrary.
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