Lisa Ansell is the Associate Director of the USC Casden Institute.
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.
This crisis not only leaves many struggling with insurmountable student loan debt but also undermines their ability to achieve financial stability and, in turn, secure affordable housing.
It’s time to reignite the promise of opportunity that once defined the Golden State, ensuring that higher education is accessible to all who seek it.
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.
As teachers are priced out of living in the communities that they serve, it becomes harder to build strong, trusting relationships, which are crucial for effective teaching, student engagement and retention of talent.
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.
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.