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The Cosby Decision in a Nutshell: Fundamental Fairness, Prosecutorial Accountability and Bias in the Criminal Justice System

The Cosby Decision in a Nutshell: Fundamental Fairness, Prosecutorial Accountability and Bias in the Criminal Justice System

Trying to remove, or even reduce, the criminal justice system’s implicit bias in favor of the rich and famous is a monumental task—perhaps impossible. But there never will be progress…

Traditional Meets Virtual. The New Normal is Now.

Traditional Meets Virtual. The New Normal is Now.

How do managers and supervisors best prepare for the future that is now? What strategies must be employed in order allow telework to continue where it makes sense and bring…

Firing Government Employees and Political Pressures

Firing Government Employees and Political Pressures

One of the main advantages of a government position is its security, and the fact that it is very difficult to fire public employees. The question is—how difficult it is…

Liberty or Government?

Liberty or Government?

Self-governance requires a fine balance between liberty and governance and between majority rule and minority rights. The events leading up to and following January 6, 2021, demonstrate how difficult that…

Get Out The Vote: Inclusive and Accessible Voting in LA County

Get Out The Vote: Inclusive and Accessible Voting in LA County

The Voting Systems Assessment Project (VSAP) in Los Angeles (LA) County, California offers insight into how modernizing voting systems can be fueled by public participation and ultimately creates a more…

Navigating the Escalator of Ethical Decisionmaking

Navigating the Escalator of Ethical Decisionmaking

Navigating the escalator of ethical decisionmaking, public administrators can build a learning organization whose members engage in hands-on, professional development in ethics as they hone their capability to make purpose-driven,…

Welcome to Public Policy and Public Administration

Welcome to Public Policy and Public Administration

As the halls of schools of public policy and public administration flood with students starting a new semester, and people find their way into this field, it is time to…

The Policy Implication of India: European Union Trade Relations

The Policy Implication of India: European Union Trade Relations

The European Union and India have been strategic partners since 2004. Level playing field provisions in free trade agreements can cause significant positive changes in crucial areas like labor and…

The Blossoms of Democracy: Educating and Transforming Public Service

The Blossoms of Democracy: Educating and Transforming Public Service

We must allow democracy to continue to blossom and its many interpretations to continue to motivate and inspire. Public servants stand as ready craftsmen in the continuous movement to educate…

Reducing Food Access Disparities Through Engagement and Collaboration

Reducing Food Access Disparities Through Engagement and Collaboration

Communities across the country face challenges in accessing healthy foods. In an attempt to address this, public and nonprofit organizations and advocates are working to increase access. But is there…

Will You Apply Those Lessons Learned?

Will You Apply Those Lessons Learned?

This column explores some of the reasons that lessons learned do not get put into action. Perhaps by articulating the excuses, we can recognize that they are just obstacles, step…