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UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy

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We generate historically informed discussions of public policy issues. We foster teaching and research that use historical insight to shape policy.

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Amid ongoing efforts by the #Trumpadministration to undermine #DEI policies in #highereducation, we revisit an episode featuring a conversation with Eddie R. Cole , Professor at #UCLA, on the origins of #affirmativeaction. Listen here: tinyurl.com/42zn2pp4

Amid ongoing efforts by the #Trumpadministration to undermine #DEI policies in #highereducation, we revisit an episode featuring a conversation with <a href="/EddieRCole/">Eddie R. Cole</a> , Professor at #UCLA, on the origins of #affirmativeaction.  

Listen here: tinyurl.com/42zn2pp4
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While April 24 marks the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians killed in 1915, it is also a call to recognize that the struggle is not over. #GenocideArmenien #Artsakh #1915NeverAgain See this Instagram video by @ucla.lchp instagram.com/reel/DI2EFmjTQ…

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On this day in history in 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army, citing religious beliefs and racial injustice — drawing national attention to debates about freedom of speech, civil rights, and conscientious objection. #MuhammadAli

On this day in history in 1967, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army, citing religious beliefs and racial injustice — drawing national attention to debates about freedom of speech, civil rights, and conscientious objection.  #MuhammadAli
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This week, Bruce Schulman joins Ben Zdencanovic to discuss the #Trump administration’s selective use of history, particularly its nods to the McKinley era’s #tariffs and #imperialism. Bruce challenges nostalgia for late 19th-century U.S. policy. 🎙️: tinyurl.com/Bruce-Schulman

This week, Bruce Schulman joins Ben Zdencanovic to discuss the #Trump administration’s selective use of history, particularly its nods to the McKinley era’s #tariffs and #imperialism. Bruce challenges nostalgia for late 19th-century U.S. policy.

🎙️: tinyurl.com/Bruce-Schulman
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We’re on YouTube! Explore the intersections of history and policy with us—deep dives, expert insights, and critical conversations that shape our understanding of the past and present. Be sure to like and subscribe to stay informed and engaged! youtube.com/@LuskinCenterf…

We’re on YouTube!

Explore the intersections of history and policy with us—deep dives, expert insights, and critical conversations that shape our understanding of the past and present. Be sure to like and subscribe to stay informed and engaged!

youtube.com/@LuskinCenterf…
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On this day in history in 1862, Mexican forces defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla, celebrated today as Cinco de Mayo, symbolizing Mexican-American heritage and the ongoing importance of Chicanx culture in the U.S. #CincoDeMayo #BattleOfPuebla #MexicanAmericanHistory

On this day in history in 1862, Mexican forces defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla, celebrated today as Cinco de Mayo, symbolizing Mexican-American heritage and the ongoing importance of Chicanx culture in the U.S.
#CincoDeMayo #BattleOfPuebla #MexicanAmericanHistory
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In this week's revisited episode, we sit down with Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust Getty is Celebrating Pride, to discuss her insights into the challenges faced by higher education and cultural institutions in the U.S. Listen here: tinyurl.com/K-Fleming

In this week's revisited episode, we sit down with Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust <a href="/GettyMuseum/">Getty is Celebrating Pride</a>, to discuss her insights into the challenges faced by higher education and cultural institutions in the U.S.  

Listen here: tinyurl.com/K-Fleming
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This week, we're joined by John Mikhail, Professor at Georgetown Law, to unpack the unitary executive theory. John reflects on its implications for the separation of powers and constitutional checks and balances. Listen here: tinyurl.com/J-Mikhail

This week, we're joined by John Mikhail, Professor at <a href="/GeorgetownLaw/">Georgetown Law</a>, to unpack the unitary executive theory. John reflects on its implications for the separation of powers and constitutional checks and balances.

Listen here: tinyurl.com/J-Mikhail
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Check out this timely conversation with Dr. Katherine E. Fleming, President and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, as we revisit the challenges facing higher education and cultural institutions across the United States. #UCLA #GettyTrust #SupportHumanities instagram.com/reel/DJvHxMwPo…

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On this day in history, in 1921, the Emergency Quota Act was signed into law, restricting immigration to the United States, reflecting ongoing debates around immigration policy and reform. #EmergencyQuotaAct #ImmigrationReform #BorderPolicy #AmericanHistory #ImmigrantRights

On this day in history, in 1921, the Emergency Quota Act was signed into law, restricting immigration to the United States, reflecting ongoing debates around immigration policy and reform.

#EmergencyQuotaAct #ImmigrationReform #BorderPolicy #AmericanHistory #ImmigrantRights
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This week, we present a recording of a panel discussing L.A. wildfires past, present, and future. Experts examined how historical and indigenous perspectives can reshape our understanding, especially after the devastating fires in early 2025. 🎙️: tinyurl.com/WHM-Wildfires

This week, we present a recording of a panel discussing L.A. wildfires past, present, and future. Experts examined how historical and indigenous perspectives can reshape our understanding, especially after the devastating fires in early 2025.

🎙️: tinyurl.com/WHM-Wildfires
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In this week’s episode of then & now, we are joined by Professor Carlos A. Pérez Ricart to discuss Mexico’s Dirty War. Carlos considers the complexities of state violence, the politics of memory, and transitional justice in contemporary Mexico. Listen here: tinyurl.com/C-Ricart

In this week’s episode of then &amp; now, we are joined by Professor <a href="/perezricart/">Carlos A. Pérez Ricart</a> to discuss Mexico’s Dirty War. Carlos considers the complexities of state violence, the politics of memory, and transitional justice in contemporary Mexico.

Listen here: tinyurl.com/C-Ricart
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In honor of #PrideMonth, this week we revisit an episode with David Cole about the Supreme Court ruling on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination against #LGBTQ people on the basis of sexual orientation. Listen here: tinyurl.com/DavidColeACLU

In honor of #PrideMonth, this week we revisit an episode with <a href="/DavidCole_Gtown/">David Cole</a> about the Supreme Court ruling on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination against #LGBTQ people on the basis of sexual orientation.

Listen here: tinyurl.com/DavidColeACLU
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On this day in history, in 1909, Alice Huyler Ramsey became the first woman to drive across the United States, spotlighting continued conversations about gender equality and women's empowerment. #AliceRamsey #WomensHistory #GenderEquality #Trailblazers #WomenEmpowerment

On this day in history, in 1909, Alice Huyler Ramsey became the first woman to drive across the United States, spotlighting continued conversations about gender equality and women's empowerment.
#AliceRamsey #WomensHistory #GenderEquality #Trailblazers #WomenEmpowerment
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This week, Dr. Neil J. Young joins us to unpack the evolving ties between the Gay Right and the Republican Party—especially as the current Trump administration seeks to reinforce binary gender norms and curtail protections for LGBTQ individuals. 🎙️👉: tinyurl.com/29ws79hr

This week, Dr. <a href="/NeilJYoung17/">Neil J. Young</a>  joins us to unpack the evolving ties between the Gay Right and the Republican Party—especially as the current Trump administration seeks to reinforce binary gender norms and curtail protections for LGBTQ individuals. 

🎙️👉: tinyurl.com/29ws79hr
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This week’s revisited episode considers LA's long history of uprisings and clashes between protestors and law enforcement. We explore parallels between #protests past and present, and the ongoing struggle against #policeviolence and #racialprofiling. 🎙️: tinyurl.com/1992LA

This week’s revisited episode considers LA's long history of uprisings and clashes between protestors and law enforcement. We explore parallels between #protests past and present, and the ongoing struggle against #policeviolence and #racialprofiling.

🎙️: tinyurl.com/1992LA
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This week, Jamaal Muwwakkil, PhD joins us to discuss the rollback of affirmative action and #DEI initiatives in U.S. universities. He emphasizes the significance of these shifts for Black and Latinx students as they navigate the landscape of higher ed. 🎙️ here: tinyurl.com/yv7v57e3

This week, <a href="/WordsByJamaal/">Jamaal Muwwakkil, PhD</a> joins us to discuss the rollback of affirmative action and #DEI initiatives in U.S. universities. He emphasizes the significance of these shifts for Black and Latinx students as they navigate the landscape of higher ed.

🎙️ here: tinyurl.com/yv7v57e3
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On this day in history in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, launching the interstate system – now central to debates on infrastructure renewal and climate-resilient transit. #Eisenhower #FederalAidHighwayAct #PublicTransit #ClimatePolicy

On this day in history in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, launching the interstate system – now central to debates on infrastructure renewal and climate-resilient transit.
#Eisenhower #FederalAidHighwayAct #PublicTransit #ClimatePolicy
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In this week's revisited episode, Dr. KellyLytleHernandez joins us to trace the deep roots and urgent realities of mass incarceration and mass deportation in the United States. Full episode here: tinyurl.com/2reethsa

In this week's revisited episode, Dr. <a href="/klytlehernandez/">KellyLytleHernandez</a> joins us to trace the deep roots and urgent realities of mass incarceration and mass deportation in the United States. 

Full episode here: tinyurl.com/2reethsa