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The New Americanism and the U.S. Presidency
Our founding fathers were generally farmers, thrust into service as national leaders. However, the diverse backgrounds of our presidents—including a movie star, a tailor and a peanut farmer—are as American…
Toward Equity and Inclusion in Policing
Much of what drives conflict and causes it to escalate begins well before law enforcement becomes involved. Government alone cannot be the sole actor in prevention. The entire community must…
Now is the Time to Reinvent Legacy Government Processes
Thanks to companies like Amazon.com and Google, powered by their new technologies and methods, citizens are used to great digital experiences. Government has a great opportunity to increase citizen engagement…
A Community and Economic Development Section for ASPA
As a growing part of public administration, we should advance more research in the area of community and economic development. In order to build a network of interested scholars, a…
Police Practices and Community Outreach: The Case of Dallas
With tragic irony, Dallas provides an excellent test case on community policing and transparency practices. The mayor has backed major policy changes implemented by the city’s police chief, including increasing…
America’s Interstates: Envisioning the “Grand Plan”
It’s been 60 years since the passage of the Federal–Aid Highway Act and the Highway Revenue Act— which created and funded our existing interstate highway system. Leading the charge, President…
An Introduction to Edge County Syndrome
The chronicle of America portrays a transition from rural to urban settlement. While urban areas are responsible for providing 80 percent of the U.S. economy’s employment, income and production of…
New Trends in Public Administration: Reflecting on Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities
Public administration is a social science similar to history. It enables us to use the past as a tool to resolve issues, now and in the future. So how can…
Life Raft
Many of you are familiar with the lifeboat exercise. Your ship is sinking and there is only one lifeboat. You must decide who will be saved and who won’t. This…
English Language Learners and the Changing Face of Education
Within the United States, immigration and associated demographic shifts are changing the face and language of students in public schools. A state-by state review of data on English language learners…
The Changing Meaning of Being a Veteran
The federal government approaches veteran status in two ways: personnel management and leadership from the president and top appointed officials. Our perception of veterans has changed over time and throughout…