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A Silver Lining for a Dark Cloud
As we watch economic indicators turning down once more with the slowing of the Chinese economy, most state and local governments realize that tighter times are coming. That is an…
Revitalizing A West Coast Legacy City
Legacy cities in the West do not share the declining population and less than robust regional economy of the struggling Northeastern and Midwestern cities. But just as some of the…
Hamilton
Rare it is when the theories and practices of public administration are the subject of a Broadway musical; indeed, Hamilton is so rare that every bureaucrat should rejoice and sing…
When Should We Use Our Nuclear Arsenal?
When, if ever, should our nation use its nuclear arsenal? Shouldn't the next Commander in Chief (president) and her/his advisors have an answer to this question? They should be thinking…
Climate and Clean Energy Policy Federalism
Federalism has been a constant driver of progress and source of tension throughout U.S. history. Federalist #46 notes the limitation of the federal authorities but also indicates an opportunity for…
NCLB and Multiple Choice Exams in College Courses
Multiple choice exams are the preferred assessment method for instructors because compared to the other techniques, they are fairly easy to produce and to grade. Thanks to No Child Left…
Inclusionary Housing: A Policy Whose Time Has Come
How we live in America is changing. While incomes remain flat for most working people, the cost of housing has continued to rise. It’s difficult for many hard working-class and…
Organizational Change: How Incrementalism Can Save Your Career
If courses in organizational theory have taught us anything, it’s that nearly everyone finds change difficult. This is no more relevant than in the workplace. Whether you have just stepped…
SECoPA: A Look Back…and Ahead
The year 1962 marked the beginning of a new era for the South. Baker versus Carr, a landmark Supreme Court case, determined that malappropriated state legislatures were unconstitutional. The Baker…
Civics Lost—No Apparent Priority in Education
A majority of students don’t know, or appear to care, about their own country’s system of governance. When tested, high school and college graduates alike do very poorly in answering…
Can Public Higher Education Bring Hope to South Side Chicago?
As I drove my family into a Chicago suburb to visit my cousin and his family, the thought of South Side Chicago occupied my mind based on William Lee’s article…