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Nonprofits Serve as Emergency Managers
Case Study of Northeast Alabama The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Donta Council March 8,…
How the Fight to Confirm Scalia’s Successor Could Change Governance at the Federal Level
The looming partisan political battle over the confirmation of a successor to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is likely to have a significant impact on the future procedural operation of…
More on the Future of the MPA
A few months ago, I argued that the MPA will remain strong if our field focuses on diversity in the workplace, professional development and experiential learning in our courses. This…
The Impact of Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies on Global Supply Chains
Public managers are increasingly concerned about the impact that natural disasters and other emergencies may have on the operations of manufacturers. A disaster can affect a manufacturer to various degrees,…
Hypocrisy or Democracy: Legacy of the Franchise in the U.S.
During an election year, the American principles and ideals of fairness, justice and democracy are typically on display for all the world to witness. However, I would argue that during…
Practicing the Art
Practicing the Art is both endlessly interesting and challenging because it is about working with other human beings. Helping them, leading them, supporting them, and understanding their needs and psychology…
Challenges of Vetting Refugees
The United States is obligated to provide aid and protection for Syrian refugees. Along with this duty comes the government’s responsibility to protect its citizens from those who might use…
Understanding the Millennial Voter
Millennials are generally politically engaged and aware. We are avid consumers of online news and participate on social media. Millennials are also skeptical of the establishment, which is why we…
Reinventing American Cities with the City Web
Since 2011, there has been a movement back to the cities which have reversed 90 years of hollowing out American cities. The Obama administration, recognizing these demographic trends, launched the…
The Why of Public Service
H. George Frederickson among others has extolled the importance of knowing whom government works for. The Preamble to the United States Constitution makes it perfectly clear as to the relationship…
After Fukushima: Citizen Preparedness for Nuclear Emergencies
This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the devastating nuclear disaster caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accidents. Fukushima brought human tragedy and unprecedented economic loss to…