

Democracy & Voting Rights
Throughout America, people of color continue to face unfair and unconstitutional barriers to accessing the rights and privileges of our Democracy. From the Census to governmental appointments, UCLA LPPI is committed to defending access to the ballot box and advocating for full participation in our American democracy.
What You Need to Know:
Featured Projects


Sonja Diaz Congressional Testimony Before the Committee on House Administration on Ensuring Free and Fair Access to the Ballot

From Affirmative Action to Gig Economy: Racial Differences in the Support for California Propositions in the 2020 Election

Vote Choice of Latino Voters in the 2020 Presidential Election
News & Press

Alan B. Rivera in Caló News: “Commentary: It’s past time for Kevin de León to resign”
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Sonja Diaz in The Washington Post: “Karen Bass takes over a Los Angeles divided by crisis”
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Kelly Lytle Hernandez in Los Angeles Times: “A tour of L.A.’s radical past with the city’s newest radical council members”
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Sonja Diaz on KPCC’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle: “For Latino voters, abortion is tracking as the number 2 or 3 most important issue. That said, the most important issue is inflation and jobs.”
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Research Library
Our research library provides access to our original research, policy reports, and other assets to expand the understanding and attention to Latino issues.