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Economic Abuse: An Invisible Aspect of Intimate Partner Violence 

Economic Abuse: An Invisible Aspect of Intimate Partner Violence 

Integrating these strategies to bolster victims’ financial stability and economic independence are first steps toward addressing economic abuse in IPV. …

Every State Is a Battleground Now

Every State Is a Battleground Now

We administer the laws and rules. But we must check with our hearts, as well as bare bones wording of rules and laws. We are the keepers of our civil…

The Public Administration Hall of Fame and Museum

The Public Administration Hall of Fame and Museum

No field is better positioned to seek the resources and execute the establishment of a hall of fame than our own, and I certainly hope that whoever makes good on…

Remote Work: Revolution or Devolution?

Remote Work: Revolution or Devolution?

Organizations must recognize the benefits of increased productivity, higher retention rates and a more diverse and inclusive workforce. It's time to ditch the office-centric mindset and embrace the future of…

5 Ways Allies Create Winning Places to Work

5 Ways Allies Create Winning Places to Work

At an organizational level, if the challenges associated with the broken rung are disregarded or considered something as that “doesn’t happen here,” the long-term result will be less diversity of…

The Business of Incarceration

The Business of Incarceration

Focusing our advocacy and funding efforts toward establishing more equitable access to housing, employment and social services for those re-entering society post incarceration will go a long way in supporting…

The Tragedy of Tobacco and the State: Part 1 – Genesis of a Public Health Catastrophe

The Tragedy of Tobacco and the State: Part 1 – Genesis of a Public Health Catastrophe

As I will discuss in this series, this is a story about how democratic governments respond to demands from a lucrative industry, and make choices about taxes, even when the…

Ageism and the Quest for Civility in Government

Ageism and the Quest for Civility in Government

Thanks in significant part to today’s media which initially captures, distributes and perpetuates these spewings of hatred, we can add another category to the many prejudices and bigotry that are…

An Ode to Service

An Ode to Service

The rewards are great for those considering a career in state or local service. While not financial, they allow you to work with many committed public servants in a shared…

Chaplains in Public Service

Chaplains in Public Service

A well-structured, effectively implemented public sector chaplaincy program might be a useful tool in the managerial arsenal for the leaders of any public sector agency.…

The Proposed S.E.A.T. Act – Panacea or Blueprint for an Enhanced Federal Government and Non-profit Partnership?

The Proposed S.E.A.T. Act – Panacea or Blueprint for an Enhanced Federal Government and Non-profit Partnership?

I remain hopeful that, given Congress’ pending approval of the $95 billion foreign aid assistance legislation for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, both House and Senate may consider the S.E.A.T. Act.…

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