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Civic engagement is the crux of the American democratic system. How has civic engagement improved since the government began working remotely in March 2020? …
Now more than ever it is up to local government boards, like school boards, to show that governing is still possible despite societal divisions. We can disagree about specific issues…
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Martin SellersAugust 24, 2021 The concept of paying student…
The ASPA code of ethics guides public administrators as they work towards providing government services free from corruption. Unfortunately, several of these tenets are currently experiencing challenges. …
I worked the 2010 Haiti Earthquake and tried to stem the tide of worthless stuff from the United States. The following lessons from then are just as relevant today. …
Widespread civic service is a crucial policy proposal for the nation’s future. …
Water quality is just as important as its quantity. Access to safe water is not just a third-world problem. It also is a concern in the United States. …
While the expertise of land use planning professionals needs to be recognized and respected, city and county managers must actively engage in the development of our urban areas.…
Stalling and swift policy changes are important keys to ensure socially equitable governance. But policy terminations, processing times and ineffective deadlines threaten those protections.…
Freedom of choice is precious but personal preference should not outweigh the social costs (our social responsibility) for the impacts of our decisions.…
A Pragmatic Approach to Climate Change: Part 1—Choose a Fact-Based Strategy
This is the first in a series of columns I will write about the role of government in managing climate change. We must develop promising tactics to act now. …
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