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Disaster Management: Local Foot Soldiers Press Forward, Unaided but Undeterred
Sadly, the pandemic has revealed to small local governments across the nation that they are on their own in times of disaster. On the other hand, it is incredibly inspiring…
Why the Conventional Social Determinants of Health Must Include Racism (Part 1: Education)
This article is the first in a three-part series that challenges prevailing social determinants of health models and argues for the explicit inclusion of racism as a critical determinant of…
Moves to Ban Immigration Shortchange Vital Role of Immigrants in America
In looking at the data, and at past experiences, it seems clear that immigration is beneficial for the United States. By supporting all current (and future) members of our community,…
Wanna Quit? Don’t.
It’s never been easy to be in the public service, and lately it seems harder than ever. But, don’t quit. When it seems like there is no other path, take…
What You Need to Know Before Applying For Federal Employment: Competitive Service vs. Excepted Service
While there are hundreds of hiring regulations reliant on an agency’s mandate, governance, branch and so on, in this article I will briefly explain two of the most important elements…
Public Administration Mentoring: A Testament to Life-Long Learning
This article offers a real-world example and progressive professional concepts resulting from a quality co-mentoring experience. We must value the ability to listen completely and allow long-term co-mentoring to take…
Ethics, Leadership and Improving the Delivery of Public Services
As public-private partnerships (PPP) have become more common, the delivery of public services (DPS) has come under increased scrutiny. The reason? Reported declines in their delivery.…
Don’t Worry About Low Fertility Rates, But Be Prepared
The current Korean government has been undergoing unprecedented pressures brought on by low fertility rates. The government should not be obsessed with a low fertility rate itself. Rather, it should…
Overcoming Impending Sea Level Rise in Virginia Through Rural Economic Development
Without aggressive mitigation strategies in regards to climate change, it may become pressing to protect or relocate people that live in, or close to, coastal areas. …
Our Window of Opportunity to Tackle Racism
The change we hope to see—equitable and just policies—will expand the potential of the country by unleashing the full potential of its people. It all starts with a shift in…
Public Administration and the New Nullification
Public administration is challenging at the best of times, requiring continuous testing the waters to determine what priorities must be achieved to meet community needs and expectations. It requires working…
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