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Inciting Violence: Is It Right?
Our technological advances, understanding of the human condition and abilities to communicate across time zones, countries and platforms should all lend well to improved relationships with those with whom we…
Public Administration and Jokes: We Need to Vent
We can learn a lot about governments and public administration systems just by keeping up to date with circulating jokes, so keep them coming...It is good to have a laugh…
Public Health—Stealth Health: Part One
We now have a COVID epidemic of the unvaccinated. Why, when there is a widely available vaccine that could prevent most of this misery, are there so many people who…
The Great Resignation and the Public Service—A New Leadership Landscape
The majority have concluded that the workplace of the past with its long commute, toxic culture and narcissistic boss, no longer has a place in their lives—lives that they’ve seen…
A Novel Approach to Building Culturally Responsive Political and Civic Leaders in Virginia
This social justice initiative has drawn interest in and called for an increase in culturally responsive and representative political and civic leaders.…
The Supreme Court—Is Reform Possible?
On all the issues considered by the Commission, the final report offered a helpful, detailed and balanced overview, as well as a critique, of reform proposals that have been advanced…
Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student?
So far, the courts have sided with students in their pursuit of payment for NILs, which brings to mind questions about the level of impact had on them by corporations,…
“The Man in the Arena”: Reality vs. Myth
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Thomas E. PoulinJanuary 31, 2022 After leaving office, President…
Rule 22 Is a Catch 22: Understanding the Senate Cloture Rule
Political wins are often fleeting. It may be shortsighted to discard the filibuster for a one-time win—and then regret it for years to come.…
Financial Resilience: The Principles Cities Are Using To Prepare for Climate Change and Cyberterrorism Can Help Them Manage Financial Uncertainty
It’s time for local leaders to apply the principles of resilience to other challenges, starting with government finances. …
The Overlooked Leadership Skill of Asking Questions
There are several benefits to adopting an approach that includes asking powerful questions and then creating the space and time for a thoughtful response.…
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