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To Maglev or Not To Maglev?

To Maglev or Not To Maglev?

The purpose of this essay is to briefly describe a maglev train and then to discuss advantages and disadvantages of maglev train systems.…

Minneapolis: The Consequences of Inequality of Opportunity.

Minneapolis: The Consequences of Inequality of Opportunity.

Actions to expand the middle class in the 1970s involved policies that excluded people of color from gaining access to opportunity. Long-neglected issues of inequality of opportunity are vitally important…

Keeping Our Neighbors Safe

Keeping Our Neighbors Safe

It is vital that we have secure gun laws that both uphold the amendment rights of our communities within reasonable limits and also maintain secure operation of those weapons for…

It’s Your Problem—and My Solution

It’s Your Problem—and My Solution

Despite the population growth of the 20th century from 1.6 to 6.1 billion people, a trend toward dropping fertility had already established itself just after World War II. Eberstadt sees…

Celebrating Excellence in Government

Celebrating Excellence in Government

In the midst of Public Service Recognition Week, we honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. We celebrate their work, and thank…

Urgency, Time and Other Barriers to Success

Urgency, Time and Other Barriers to Success

We always seem to be in such a hurry. It feels like everywhere we go and in everything we do, we’re always trying to do it quickly. Those in the…

The Medical Residency Application Process: Privilege Gets the Placement

The Medical Residency Application Process: Privilege Gets the Placement

Bringing in diverse students to medical schools but not supporting their diverse needs post-acceptance does not help address the broader concern: diverse representation among physicians in America.…

Executive Development: Beginning on Day One

Executive Development: Beginning on Day One

When discussing employee development, images of developing front-line employees and supervisors springs to mind. The reality is we need to begin developing people for executive-level positions earlier.…

The Reward is Worth the Challenge; Public Service is Valuable for the Provider as Well as the Public

The Reward is Worth the Challenge; Public Service is Valuable for the Provider as Well as the Public

The lives of people in a community are better because of the work city and county managers do. While the work of a manager is certainly challenging, this can be…