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Block the COVID-19 Transmission, but not the Global Intellectual Flow
Higher education institutions must let their international faculty know that they are indeed highly valued and regarded with esteem in order for us to imbue our students with the best…
PA Goals for the 21st Century: #3 Re-enforce the Secular Basis of the Administrative State (Part One: HealthCare)
In this century, most people in the United States will not be affiliated with a religion and those that do affiliate are likely to do so outside of Christianity or…
Much Ado About Masks
Policy disagreement is healthy and necessary in a functioning democratic society. Ideological groupthink dressed up in the language of policy debate is not.…
Building Back Trust in Government: A Few Easy First Steps
It's time to rebuild trust in government, one small change at a time.…
The Digital Divide Endangers Our Future
Solving the digital divide will not be easy, cheap or quick. It will take sustained resolve and innovation, as well as a fuller understanding of the debilitating effects of the…
A Different Take on Leadership Qualities
Experience has taught me that there are 14 critically important qualities for managers of all types. If city and county managers possess these qualities, I am convinced they can be…
Cyber Space Enabled Role for Public Administrators in Writing History: Developing Countries’ Context
Since public administrations have always been charged with keeping records straight, what is their role in making sure history is not manipulated?…
Prosecutorial Discretion vs Directive: Impacts on Policy & Policing
Most people agree that criminal justice reform is needed, and diversion programs may be preferable in some cases. But who should decide? The Rule of Law is a principle under…
Infusing Equity into Public Budgets: The Gender Perspective
Opening the core routines of budgeting to include equity will shine a light on inequitable social and economic policies and make government fairer and more responsive.…
Operation Warp Speed: A Template for Successful Public/Private Partnerships
On May 15, 2020, the Trump Administration implemented Operation Warp Speed (OWS) to develop therapeutics and a vaccine to combat COVID-19. What follows are this author’s three most important takeaways…
Recalling the Life and Legacy of Sargent Shriver
Sargent Shriver has left us clear guidance along the path of invigorating the spirit of public service and rekindling the commitment to the public good that has been the hallmark…
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