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Combatting Political Exhaustion: An ABC Guide for Public Servants

Combatting Political Exhaustion: An ABC Guide for Public Servants

Just remember when all is said and done politicians will come and go, but the public service workforce will remain, continuing on with the amazing work they do: delivering civilization…

Mitigating the Rising Cost of Higher Education

Mitigating the Rising Cost of Higher Education

As debates over the cost of higher education and policies to mitigate it continue, polls such as these can help provide policymakers with the information they need to make decisions…

If Walls Could Vote, Democracy Would Still Win

If Walls Could Vote, Democracy Would Still Win

For modern society, democracy has been a penetrable wall of motion. It is a direct and constant investment in distant futures we will never see, but ones we know for…

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Between Iron Man and Terminator

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence: Between Iron Man and Terminator

By balancing innovation with caution, and pursuing technological development that serves humanity as a whole, we can aspire to create a future where AI acts as a force for good,…

It’s Not About You Anymore

It’s Not About You Anymore

After reflecting on my own leadership journey, I have come to understand that the measure of my influence is measured in the success and well-being of those I lead, not…

The American Civil War: Was It Really About Slavery?

The American Civil War: Was It Really About Slavery?

Slavery may have been the catalyst that sparked the flame, but the real issue of the American Civil War was about states’ rights and the powers of the Federal Government.  …

Public Administration and the Constitutional Oath of Office

Public Administration and the Constitutional Oath of Office

The constitutional oath of office of public officials, therefore, is not an outworn relic of the past...It is an important symbol of the public trust in government and a promise…

What Power Does a Council Member Actually Have?

What Power Does a Council Member Actually Have?

True power comes from understanding and embracing one’s role. To put it another way, if you want to be a policymaker, run for office. If you want to be in…

Public Sector Banking Relationships

Public Sector Banking Relationships

Healthy and robust public sector banking relationships are essential for municipalities to thrive and serve their constituency and community, while safeguarding public funds entrusted to their care and stewardship.…

Disaster Blame Game: 2023 Maui Wildfires’ Coordination Failures and Initial Findings

Disaster Blame Game: 2023 Maui Wildfires’ Coordination Failures and Initial Findings

While this work is only reflective of the initial accounts that were published in news media, the authors are working on a more comprehensive analysis of the disaster to better…

What Does It Mean to Be an American?: On Immigration 

What Does It Mean to Be an American?: On Immigration 

There are economic, cultural and political reasons, but when one goes through the process and is handed their papers, who are they now—as an American? What does it truly mean…