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Lisa Ansell

Lisa Ansell is the Associate Director of the USC Casden Institute.

Why California Is in Dire Straits

California’s housing crisis is not a naturally occurring condition. Nor is it an unavoidable result of market forces, population growth, or even the climate crisis.

A Case for Multigenerational Living in Los Angeles

As people live longer, the need for the “sandwich generation” to both raise their children while caring for older family members becomes more acute especially in urban centers like Los Angeles with an aging population that is far outpacing inbound migration.

Our Promise to Yarden Bibas

The Jewish world has held Yarden Bibas in its heart since the first images of Shiri and their precious children Ariel and Kfir were first abducted by the savages who would later murder them in cold blood.

Kanye’s ‘Come to Yeezus’ Moment

It is my hope that Kanye will have his come to “Yeezus” moment where he is able to reflect on the pain points in his life for which he is so erroneously scapegoating the Jews.

We’re Still Standing

Part of the healing process, for the hostages and for the Jewish community worldwide, will be hearing powerful stories of Jewish victory in the face of antisemitic violence.

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