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An Argument for Greater Population Density—Even After the Pandemic
There have been arguments that we should now be aiming for less urban density to thwart the spread of deadly viruses like COVID-19. But in the case of greater urban…
Principal Agent Theory Means Fiscal and Budgetary Transparency: Egypt
As an agent, the Egyptian government is obliged by its citizens to be more transparent about its sources and uses of funds, whether on-budget or off-budget. …
Ode to the Nation’s County Clerks
There is one unsung group who worked and continues to work to guarantee that our governments remain stable—our voter administrators.…
A Giving of Thanks
You probably want to give thanks on Thanksgiving—we all do. Who are you giving thanks to? For what are you giving thanks? Here are my thanks this year.…
Explain It or Change It: The Lack of Women in Leadership
Since there really is no defensible explanation for the massive underrepresentation of women in leadership, it must change. Yet for truly effective change, we need to learn from the stories…
The Lurking Crisis: Foreclosures and Evictions in a Post-COVID America
With the economic fallout disproportionately hitting more vulnerable families and populations, the pandemic is exasperating long-standing inequalities in the housing market.…
State Government Rainy Day Funds and the COVID-19 Crisis: A Preliminary Assessment
Today’s article will look at how state are generally meeting the budgetary challenges presented by COVID-19, how successful they have been thus far and what more needs to be done…
Building the Adaptive Learning Organization for Government
As governments become more connected, agile and dynamic, government training departments are compelled to change. What are the best practices for the new government training departments? One model is the…
Our Fragile Representative Democracy and its Repair
There are urgent fixes to make to our voting system more representative and less volatile for the future.…
The Largest Child Protection Agency in the Country—What Can They do to Better Serve the Children?
The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is not meeting its goal of supporting children and families in crisis. To implement changes in DCFS and better serve…
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