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DEI is Dead OR Long Live DEI?

May 9, 2025

Celebrating Excellence in Government

May 9, 2025

Governing With High Beams in the VUCA Fog

May 9, 2025

Rethinking Energy: The Downside of Fossil Fuels and Smarter Solutions

May 5, 2025

Memorial Day: More Than Just a Parade

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Richard F. KeeveyMay 12, 2025 We are blessed to live in the United States, and as Memorial Day approaches, we should remember those who sacrificed and…

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The Forgotten Meaning of Memorial Day

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Thomas E. PoulinMay 12, 2025 In the United States, Memorial Day falls in late May. On that day, we are asked to remember those men and…

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News Item: Steve Rolandi Elected Trustee of NAHC

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Stephen R. RolandiMay 12, 2025 Former ASPA National Council Representative and New York Metropolitan Chapter President Stephen R. Rolandi was recently elected Trustee of the New…

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A Great and Necessary Time to Celebrate the Public Service

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Benjamin DeitchmanMay 9, 2025 As we were beginning to laud the heroic efforts of first responders and other public and nonprofit sector professionals leading our global…

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