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Now is the Time For Necessary Trouble: The Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis
We are at an important point in our nation’s history. Similar to the courage and perseverance John Lewis displayed, each of us must be prepared to work collectively and summon…
United States Schools of Public Policy Should Operate as Professional Schools Rather than as Pseudo Think Tanks
This column advocates for moving to corporate governance of the curriculum in public policy higher education. The era of the pseudo think tank disguised as a professional school should end.…
Non-Profits and Policy Change
Without advocacy, policies would not be as robust and effective as they need to be. Advocacy is necessary to create a more equitable and democratic society, especially for Americans with…
How Kerala Used Education and Community Participation to Battle COVID-19
Kerala, India, has created a healthcare model that prioritizes empathy and responsiveness. This strong social and administrative fabric had made Kerala, during the initial stages of the pandemic, a prime…
Cancel Culture and Public Administration
Cancel culture disguises itself as a form of accountability, but in reality it is democratized public shaming. I ask those in public administration to reject cancel culture and to embrace…
Saving the Korean Local Council
The fate of the Korean local council hinges in big part on citizens. To have local government accountability, citizens cannot become lax with their representatives. …
DSJ: Social Equity Across the Academy
The interdisciplinary nature of public administration requires intentional engagement with actors and institutions. Cooperation across the disciplines is particularly needed in three major areas.…
Public Administration for the Dead and for the Living
Cities may run out of space and decide they need to relocate cemeteries to build parks, provide housing, construct schools or build hospitals. One truth remains in making complex decisions;…
Let’s Talk: Holding Difficult Conversations on Diversity
Public agencies seek to provide services in a professional, unbiased and effective manner for the entire community. To do this, they must consider and attempt to address perceptions of inequity…
Legacy of Inconsistency: Assumptions Regarding the Solutions to Public Problems
Recent protests suggest that struggles for justice for all require a new conception of power and authority. We are at a turning point and the aim here is to suggest…
Perception in Public Administration
Research shows the scientific development of emotional intelligence as a tool to drive thinking, behavior and performance is an essential skill. With the current state of the world, emotional intelligence…
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