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Elections officials say their drop boxes are safer than USPS mail boxes

UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s Executive Director, Sonja Diaz, discusses the safety of mail-in-ballots. “Our studies show that 30 percent of Americans that will cast a ballot on November third are non-white. This is really important and will only continue to increase for foreseeable generations.”

Read More | October 23, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → COVID-19

Economic and health issues are driving Latinos to the polls

UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s Executive Director, Sonja Diaz, appears on KPCC-FM to discuss the future of Americans post COVID-19. “Important facts about what disparities exist for Latino communities is necessary as campaigns, candidates, and even elected officials to seek to figure out American recovery,” said UCLA’s Sonja Diaz.

Read More | October 23, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → Demography & Population Studies

Chon Noriega Talks Chicano Art and Power, Increasing Museum Diversity and How COVID-19 Impacts Latinos

UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute expert Chon Noriega appears on KCET alongside a panel of UCLA scholars to explore the question of “What Is Power?.” Noriega explores faith and community activism, Latinx representation in museums, and health disparities in communities of color.

Read More | October 23, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → Voting Rights Project

In California, maskless voters can cast ballots on election day

Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice, co-chief infection prevention officer at UCLA Health, said the riskiest part of voting will be the time spent in line. She recommends that people consider alternative methods like mail-in or early voting. “The highest risk will be waiting in line because you’ll potentially be clustered around people for a long…

Read More | October 23, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → Democracy & Voting Rights

Latinos can make a difference in these California elections

Matt Barreto, the founder of Latino Decisions, said the efforts appear to be succeeding: 77% of registered Latino voters in California say they are “sure” they will vote in the election, and another 14% say they will “probably” vote. And from 69% to 20%, Latinos in California say they plan to vote Democrats in their…

Read More | October 23, 2020

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