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Civil Rights and the DNC

Civil Rights and the DNC

The last time the DNC was in Philadelphia was 68 years ago, when Harry Truman was running for president. At the time, Truman noted the emerging importance of civil rights…

The New Americanism and the U.S. Presidency

The New Americanism and the U.S. Presidency

Our founding fathers were generally farmers, thrust into service as national leaders. However, the diverse backgrounds of our presidents—including a movie star, a tailor and a peanut farmer—are as American…

Toward Equity and Inclusion in Policing

Toward Equity and Inclusion in Policing

Much of what drives conflict and causes it to escalate begins well before law enforcement becomes involved. Government alone cannot be the sole actor in prevention. The entire community must…

Now is the Time to Reinvent Legacy Government Processes

Now is the Time to Reinvent Legacy Government Processes

Thanks to companies like Amazon.com and Google, powered by their new technologies and methods, citizens are used to great digital experiences. Government has a great opportunity to increase citizen engagement…

A Community and Economic Development Section for ASPA

A Community and Economic Development Section for ASPA

As a growing part of public administration, we should advance more research in the area of community and economic development. In order to build a network of interested scholars, a…

Police Practices and Community Outreach: The Case of Dallas

Police Practices and Community Outreach: The Case of Dallas

With tragic irony, Dallas provides an excellent test case on community policing and transparency practices. The mayor has backed major policy changes implemented by the city’s police chief, including increasing…

America’s Interstates: Envisioning the “Grand Plan”

America’s Interstates: Envisioning the “Grand Plan”

It’s been 60 years since the passage of the Federal–Aid Highway Act and the Highway Revenue Act— which created and funded our existing interstate highway system. Leading the charge, President…

An Introduction to Edge County Syndrome

An Introduction to Edge County Syndrome

The chronicle of America portrays a transition from rural to urban settlement. While urban areas are responsible for providing 80 percent of the U.S. economy’s employment, income and production of…

New Trends in Public Administration: Reflecting on Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities

Public administration is a social science similar to history. It enables us to use the past as a tool to resolve issues, now and in the future. So how can…

Life Raft

Life Raft

Many of you are familiar with the lifeboat exercise. Your ship is sinking and there is only one lifeboat. You must decide who will be saved and who won’t. This…

English Language Learners and the Changing Face of Education

English Language Learners and the Changing Face of Education

Within the United States, immigration and associated demographic shifts are changing the face and language of students in public schools. A state-by state review of data on English language learners…