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Direct Democracy
The clamor for Direct Democracy has gone out across the country. But I must say, getting what you want is not always what you need. …
The American Middle Class; A Brief History
Revitalization of the middle class is the focus of this series of monthly articles. What exactly is the middle class and why is it so important that our political leadership,…
L is for Liberty
Government over-reach can be a glaring problem to unity and a well-functioning society. However, government administrations that are reasonable and responsible in their approach to monetary policy, taxing, spending and…
Abraham Lincoln and His Legacy to American Public Administration
This year marks the 212th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. It is a fitting time not only to examine his career as the nation’s Chief Executive during the bloodiest war in…
Determined Democracy
We need to be better stewards of democracy by creating and enforcing policies that truly impact our communities in a creative and sustainable way.…
The Internet as Infrastructure
The barriers to accessing high speed internet still exist, including physical location and financial constraints. The COVID-19 pandemic has shined an even brighter light on the digital divide and its…
Environmental Scanning: A Public Service Dimension of Elections
Public administration focuses upon meeting the needs and expectations of the community. One aspect of the challenge in identifying current and future service priorities is our relationship with the public,…
Pandemic: Bigger than We Think—Part 3
Epidemics can reveal what is most fundamental to a particular society. To no surprise, COVID-19 has highlighted so many inequities. …
Vaccines, Masks, Finance and More: Public Opinion on Pandemic Policies
In order to gain a better understanding of how the public perceives key issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, VCU’s Center for Public Policy included COVID-related questions in their latest…
The Elected Official’s Secret Weapon
What far too many elected office-holders have in common is their failure to tap into the best resource they have for success—be it a new county road, passing an economics…
Lean Vaccination of Our Nation
The core tenet of Lean integrates efficiency with quality. The mission to vaccinate the majority of the American people requires that duality.…
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