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Soft-Tech Solutions Improving Local Sustainability in the U.S.

As a part of our limited series featuring the work of our 2013 Founders Forum Fellows, here is a sampling of one of our fellows’ reports.  To read the full…

‘I Will Think of You Everyday,’ on Acknowledging Sacrifice

It is difficult to acknowledge loss where it is misunderstood. Do we have the capacity to recognize that our actions can at times result in loss for those we are…

Curing the National Toothache: Elements of a National Dental Plan

Curing the National Toothache: Elements of a National Dental Plan

Since the 1798 establishment of federally-sponsored hospitals for those in the maritime trades, strides have been taken toward the overall improvement of public health. Passage of the Affordable Care Act…

Limited Series on Founders Forum Fellows’ Research

For the next few weeks, PA TIMES online will publish the work of each of our 2013 Founders Forum Fellows.  Two new pieces will be posted each week alongside our…

A Sketch of Sustainability in U.S. City Budgets

A Sketch of Sustainability in U.S. City Budgets

“Sustainability” is a buzzword in many fields across disciplines these days. Since sustainable development (SD) was proclaimed at the United Nations (UN) Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de…

The New Emergency Alert A-Z: From Amber Alerts to a Zombie Apocalypse

The New Emergency Alert A-Z: From Amber Alerts to a Zombie Apocalypse

“We interrupt this program. This is a national emergency. The President of the United States or his designated representative will appear shortly over the Emergency Broadcast System.” Do these words…

Balancing Community Development Theory and Practice in the Classroom

Over the past few months, this column has explored community development through the theoretical lens of assets-based development. To illustrate this model, I have discussed a number of communities that…

The Neolithic Revolution in Public Health

Public health faces radical change in the coming years. Recent federal policies that impact health care delivery will also affect the public health system. The Health Information Technology for Clinical…

Small Businesses Rate Utah and Alabama Friendliest States, California and Illinois Among Least Friendly

Small business owners across the U.S. have spoken, and reveal Utah, Alabama, New Hampshire, Idaho and Texas as the top-five friendliest states for small business. In contrast, small business owners…

Legal Neutrality and the Regulation of Marriage

Legal Neutrality and the Regulation of Marriage

What role should the law have in deciding who marries whom? On one level this question is about same-sex marriage, but it is also about the power of law to…

Strategic Execution of Change

Strategic Execution of Change

While public managers know that change is needed today due to budget cuts and sequestration, they also need to recognize that it will require leadership and the changing and aligning…

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