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Inside the 2016 Presidential Elections
The dozen or so debates that candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have participated in give Americans a chance to get to know the candidates, their prospective agendas,…
Budget Relief from Controversial Sources
Local law enforcement agencies may have found that asset seizure laws effectively supplement their regular budget allotments. The scope and frequency of criminal and civil seizures has increased since 1970.…
Why Customer Driven Government is Unrealistic
I believe it is wrong to think that everything would be fine if government agencies just emphasized the needs of their customers as opposed to the needs of the bureaucracy.…
Kentucky Symposium Examines Past, Present and Future of Voting Rights
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the original passage of the Voting Rights Act. To acknowledge this pivotal point in history, the University of Kentucky Martin School of Public…
Freddie Gray and Lead Poisoning?
Prior to his death in April 2015, Freddie Gray survived on a “pennies on the dollar” lump sum lead poisoning payment. Gray's death, due to injuries sustained while in police…
Three Reasons Why Black Lives Matter Movement is Fueling a Revolution
Discussions about race in America are often difficult—not because of the historic insult, the lasting legacy or continuing oppression—but because many question whether any or all of these exist. Wherever…
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…
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…