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The 2020 Census and Its Likely Impact on State and Local Government Finances
The late release of census data is concerning for state and local governments, in regards to mandated reapportionment and independent redistricting commission efforts, as well as for meeting mandated budget…
Blackface Dance and Perceptual Gaps Between China and the World in the Age of Belt and Road
While the intent of the Chinese Spring Gala dance may be to promote unity with African nations, when the Gala meets an international audience, people with different backgrounds, nationalities, norms…
Market Failure and the Value of Information
To maintain some measure of public confidence in markets, aggressive action must be taken to improve information and protect the vulnerable from those who can profit off of informational imbalances.…
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,…
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…
Feeling Unsure Doesn’t Make You an Imposter
The answer to addressing imposter syndrome isn’t to focus on fixing individuals, but rather to develop supportive workplace environments that acknowledge and welcome a variety of leaders and leadership styles.…
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