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Halfway House: China and Local Democratic Participation
As an authoritarian state, China is not known for its adherence to democratic norms and widespread citizen participation in government. Guangming village, however, provides a fascinating example of local democratic…
Public Servants—Critical Infrastructure for the Journey Ahead
While debates and speeches may ebb and flow from season to season, our citizens are always in the cue for good public service. We, as public servants, can readily identify…
Raise The Minimum Wage? Public Opinion in Virginia And Beyond
Across the country, a vast number of employees are demanding that employers raise their minimum wages to $15/hour. State and federal governments, however, have not been as quick to respond.…
Power Plant Becomes Power to The People
Pollution and its effects often cross international borders. This makes the process of controlling and regulating polluters nearly impossible. The Lau community monitoring program provides helpful insights to dealing with…
Culture Shock Becomes Cultural Synergy: Community Based Healthcare in Ethiopia
Often aid programs are designed by foreigners, and their methods and practices create a culture shock that makes the programming ineffective or misunderstood by the population. Ethiopia’s Community Based Health…
Reflections On My Student Government Career Now That I Know More About Government
Now that Ben Deitchman has over a dozen years of work, research and teaching experience in public policy and public administration, he is well-qualified to reassess his first foray into…
Leading with Grace: A Reflection on 20 Years of The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute
By investing in leadership development within VCU and beyond, and by elevating leaders, the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute’s work helps to promote equal representation and to ensure that all…
No Man’s Land No More: Land Rights and People’s Movements in Nepal
In Nepal, the most vulnerable, landless individuals are disenfranchised and lack access to government services like water, electricity, bank loans, birth registrations and marriage certificates. The National Land Rights Forum…
Room to Improve: Escape Rooms And Youth Turnout in America
Only 31% of eligible people ages 19 to 29 voted in the 2018 midterms. In Little Rock, Arkansas, a group of public servants is attempting to inspire greater youth turnout…
The Uniqueness of Public Administration
What is the proper role for citizens in determining which conventions (or other mega events) are hosted by a city? Is organizing an alternate vision during a political convention crossing…
Paid to Populate: Demographic Disparities and Resident Incentive Programs
Disparities in growth between communities is not a new phenomenon, but civic leaders are searching for new approaches to this age-old problem. To start exerting some control over their demographic…
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