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Debtors, Prisons and Jails: A Dark Specter
There are numerous disturbing trends in America’s criminal justice system. Responsible policy implementation and just governance require administrators to confront these realities so we can begin to improve the lives…
The Estimated Impact of the Cap on SALT Deductions in Illinois
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) places a $10,000 cap on a filer’s sales and local taxes (SALT) deductions from taxable income. This means that the SALT…
Inspiring Public Confidence and Trust in Public Service
Translating public trust into conduct requires rooting trust in one’s character and exhibiting it consistently. This provides others with a rationale not only to trust public administrators but also public…
Whims of Iron: Avoiding Ineffective Policy Making
A whim of iron is a decision made in a reactive, short-sighted manner. If we see a whim of iron emerge, we need to address it effectively so employees are…
The Importance of Ethics in Public Service
Ethics in public service is a crucial part of the day-to-day activities that public administrators enact. There is absolutely no room for anything other than operating with full transparency.…
Letter to the Editor
Pearl Harbor? Jesus on the cross? Are you kidding me? House Republican apologists for President Trump’s betrayal of America claim that yesterday’s impeachment was akin to these momentous moments. Sad,…
Preferred Practices for Promoting School Safety
In light of increased attention to school safety in the United States, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs…
Native Americans and the Intersection of Social Equity and Public Administration: Time to Walk the Talk
We have not done justice to Native Americans when it comes to social equity in public administration, and that must change.…
Community Gardens: An Example of Impact Volunteering
The success of community gardens is due to the success of impact volunteering, a process where citizens work alongside city officials. Community gardens are built by community members, who take…
The Use of Water Trails and Other Outdoor Amenities for Local Revitalization
In many communities that have undergone a significant economic transformation, along with a severe loss of population, there is a need to re-establish a strong public and communal identity. Sustained…
Want Better Mission Accomplishment? Embrace Telecommuting!
The telecommuting option isn’t the future of the workforce—it’s already here. Meanwhile, the evidence for an improved workplace, better productivity and happier, more engaged employees continues to mount. …
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