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A Time of Monumental Change: Public Opinion on the Removal of Confederate Symbols
During the winter of 2017– 2018, the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs asked the public’s opinion on the…
What’s in the Name of an Army Base? How about Our American Values!
Let’s hope the Army will do more research in selecting new names that truly represent American values like liberty, courage, justice, honor, duty and freedom.…
“Now Who Wants to be a Public Servant Post-Corona?”
Will the COVID-19 global pandemic affect the demand for public service jobs and, consequently, the demand for public administration and public policy programs of study? …
Rethinking the Law Enforcement Function
If there was ever an opportunity for ASPA members to affect change that will improve society, it is now. Let’s ensure that our law enforcement agencies are held to the…
Law Enforcement Leaders: A Call to Take Charge
Now is the time for police chiefs, sheriffs, SACs and other senior leaders in law enforcement to take control of the unrest and set a meaningful revolution in law enforcement…
Keeping a Remote Workforce Engaged: Part 2
This piece is the second of two installments discussing ways to keep a remote workforce engaged. This article addresses important drivers—communication, training and development, the mission and the work, employee…
Redress My Grievances Please!
We must remain true and faithful to our Constitution so that our Republic is preserved through the tribulations of the day. This will prevent a national unraveling.…
Diversity vs. Inclusion; Racist vs. Racism: Finding a Path Forward
Public administrators must actively engage to create inclusive environments and address the factors that contribute to institutionalized racism. These environments did not emerge overnight, nor will they disappear quickly. It…
The Pandemic of Racial Inequality
The disproportional racial impact of COVID-19 is a result of historical disadvantages African Americans face in health, education, housing and employment. These issues must be addressed to achieve a more…
Transforming Law Enforcement in 19th Century London
Police reform in the United States has exploded onto the stage of national debate. The hope of institutional change is never too remote however, and an examination of a past…
Critical Crisis Response to Build Social Equity
The world is facing concurrent crises. As critical scholars, we argue that these crises cannot be viewed as merely occurring within the same realm, but are rooted within legacies of…
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