Lisa Ansell is the Associate Director of the USC Casden Institute.
The intersection of Rosh Hashanah and Reza Pahlavi’s advocacy is more than coincidence—it is a convergence of hope, a reminder that history bends toward renewal when guided by courageous hearts.
Policy Failures and Generational Poverty
The “i” shape is synonymous with severe inequality and the risk of a permanent underclass.
Abundance, CEQA Reform, and the Restoration of the American Dream for Missing Middle and Senior Housing in Los Angeles
Resurrecting the middle class represents the nation’s foremost challenge, and accomplishing this objective requires a concerted commitment and decisive action.
Beyond the predictable partisan food fight, the United States faces a larger challenge if it continues to ignore the student debt crisis: diminishing global competitiveness.
In this moment of uncertainty, the restoration of the monarchy represents a beacon of hope, offering a path forward that prioritizes humanity, diplomacy, and peace over division and conflict.
As unaffordable housing erodes communal support, women face mounting pressures to excel in both their professional and domestic roles.
Through periods of natural disasters and economic uncertainties, the Los Angeles Jewish community has proven to be remarkably cohesive and resourceful.
A shortage of qualified professionals in healthcare and education threatens to erode the pillars upon which the well-being and future of the nation rest.