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Cancel Culture and Public Administration
Cancel culture disguises itself as a form of accountability, but in reality it is democratized public shaming. I ask those in public administration to reject cancel culture and to embrace…
Saving the Korean Local Council
The fate of the Korean local council hinges in big part on citizens. To have local government accountability, citizens cannot become lax with their representatives. …
DSJ: Social Equity Across the Academy
The interdisciplinary nature of public administration requires intentional engagement with actors and institutions. Cooperation across the disciplines is particularly needed in three major areas.…
Public Administration for the Dead and for the Living
Cities may run out of space and decide they need to relocate cemeteries to build parks, provide housing, construct schools or build hospitals. One truth remains in making complex decisions;…
Let’s Talk: Holding Difficult Conversations on Diversity
Public agencies seek to provide services in a professional, unbiased and effective manner for the entire community. To do this, they must consider and attempt to address perceptions of inequity…
Legacy of Inconsistency: Assumptions Regarding the Solutions to Public Problems
Recent protests suggest that struggles for justice for all require a new conception of power and authority. We are at a turning point and the aim here is to suggest…
Building Back Better: Making the Case for Performance Management in the Wake of a Pandemic
The concepts and practices of state performance management systems are not new, but there is new impetus for implementing such a system in New York and other states. Using data…
Vulnerability and Courage in Leadership
As leaders, we manage major personal and workplace decisions to include school openings, budget management and health and safety. We should develop our own toolkit of self-awareness and growth mindset,…
Affordable Housing Concerns Continue in Midst of Coronavirus Pandemic
By understanding how the public views issues related to affordable housing in the past, and by continuing to support current policies that provide financial relief, policymakers can keep more people…
Why Demonize Public Health Officials for Doing Their Job?
If we are to offer reasonable protections to public health officials who are trying to do their jobs and protect the health of the general population, it may be time…
How Kerala Used Education and Community Participation to Battle COVID-19
Kerala, India, has created a healthcare model that prioritizes empathy and responsiveness. This strong social and administrative fabric had made Kerala, during the initial stages of the pandemic, a prime…
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