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New UCLA LPPI Research Highlights Continued Barriers to Health Care Access for Immigrants in California, Despite Medi-Cal Expansion

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) published a research brief focusing on California’s efforts to expand healthcare access for undocumented residents. The brief reveals that while the state has made significant strides in covering vulnerable populations with incomes below the 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) with the latest Medi-Cal expansion, there are still barriers preventing undocumented individuals with higher incomes from accessing affordable healthcare.

Latino Representation in Media: Driving Inclusion in the Press

On Wednesday, June 21st, the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute presented a short briefing of our latest report during our “Latino Representation in Media: Driving Inclusion in the Press,” webinar.

Latinos Make Some Gains in Representation in Los Angeles Times Opinion Pages

In a new study analyzing Latino representation in the Los Angeles Times opinion section, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) finds that the Times has made progress in increasing representation in the paper’s opinion and editorial section over the past two years. Despite this progress, the report’s findings suggest that Latinos and their narratives, lived experiences and policy needs remain largely invisible in both authorship of opinion pieces and the editorial content of the Los Angeles Times.

UCLA Research Reveals Significant Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Los Angeles County’s Mortgage Market

A new UCLA study released today finds that racial disparities in homeownership within Los Angeles County continue to persist.

New UCLA Report Outlines Persistent Health Disparities Experienced by Latinos during COVID-19

With the U.S. ending the national COVID-19 public health emergency declaration this month, new UCLA research shows the impact that the pandemic has had on the Latino community and tracks how racial and ethnic health disparities have persisted since its onset.

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