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The Middle Class and the American Dream
The concept of the middle class denotes a history of social separation that had long predated the 1950s, bringing us to address the question; does the term carry implicit racial…
Local Camouflage: Don’t Overlook Municipal Government Employment for Veterans
Federal government employment isn’t the only opportunity for a veteran to work in public service after their time in the military. If you are a veteran and have a heart…
The Equity of Citizen Participation
As public administrators, we are both aware of and resigned to the lack of diversity in our public meetings. We need involvement from people the system has failed, because the…
COVID-19 and Ethical Dilemmas
COVID-19 has instigated a lot of ethical questions and dilemmas at different levels that are exceedingly challenging. These ethical dilemmas are witnessed globally by public policymakers, educators and public administrators.…
In the Midst of the Pandemic, the Economy Remains a Major Concern
Multiple times each year, the Wilder School Commonwealth Poll provides insight into the perspectives of Virginians on current events and pressing issues. Polls conducted over the past year have examined…
Federalism and Its Discontents: Guns, Germs and Insurrection
This article explores the failures of federalism not only in the context of COVID-19, but also in how federal inaction on guns caused jurisdictional externalities and how Electoral College flaws…
USA Legislative Priority Registry
The communication value of technology in public policymaking is very important. This article will discuss the innovative communication benefits of establishing an interactive USA Legislative Priority Registry.…
Voices Crying in the Wilderness: The Legal Rights of Nature
Conflict concerning public lands, biodiversity and climate science continues to engulf the nation and the world. It is incumbent upon policymakers and citizens to heed the legal doctrines and moral…
Public Administration Goals for the 21st Century: #2 Restore the Role of Administrative Expertise in Policy Implementation
This century is not a time in our history to waste scarce resources on ideologically motivated implementation strategies or allow politicians to make administrative choices that should be reserved for…
Is the Council-Manager Form of Government the Right Form of Government?
Professional management should temper the politicization of administrative processes. When such processes are politicized, professional judgement yields to political whims that may be divorced from administrative reality. …
Have We Lost the War?
We must rebuild around the sentencing measures for individuals arrested for possession of controlled substances. As public administrators, we are tasked with organizing these efforts and ensuring they are inclusive,…
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