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Governments, Get the Message: Text Message Referendum in Mongolia
In 1945, Mongolia held its first national referendum. In this referendum, Mongolians voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence from China. 70 years later, Mongolia is still holding national referendums, but…
The Rubik’s Cube of Health Care Finance
As the late Walter Cronkite once said, the United States health care system is, “Neither healthy, caring nor a system.” Finding a way to expand coverage and affordable access for…
Revisiting, “Public Administration and Social Equity,” Thirty Years Later
Gun control, women’s reproductive rights, same-sex marriages and universal healthcare; Part of the reason these issues remain unresolved is that public servants—elected or appointed—have failed to use the concepts of…
Hey Governors, Want to Make Your State More Military-Friendly?
This month, Robert Brescia proposes a way that states can materially help veterans; significant relief from property taxes. This proposal can easily apply to any state in the nation.…
The Redistricting Controversy in Pennsylvania and the Importance of the Public Voice: Part II
The number of court cases impacting redistricting efforts across the country will have both immediate and lasting consequences on how government operates at all levels. This notion is put into…
I Have To Go How Many Levels Up To Get A Decision Around Here?!
As the saying goes, perception is reality. This article provides a brief overview of ongoing research into how the perception of influence on decisionmaking affects employee engagement and employee job…
Public Administration, Social Equity and a New Dichotomy: Part II
It is not enough to treat all equally before the law; That is a necessary but not sufficient condition to promote full societal participation. It is a requirement that societal…
Facing up to the Fiscal Facts of Life
Continued bipartisan warnings about the sustainability of perpetual debt finance have been sounded by the Governmental Accountability Office, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Committee for a Responsible Budget and…
In the Name of Meritocracy: The Dark Side
Is merit something that should be championed or something that should be perceived as a noble ideal, like that of socialism? Though noble in design, the actual practice of such…
The Uniqueness of Public Administration
What is the proper role for citizens in determining which conventions (or other mega events) are hosted by a city? Is organizing an alternate vision during a political convention crossing…
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