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We the People On why the fourth tier of Government has always  quietly driven certain social care

Kemi Adeosun There are weddings you attend for the couple, and weddings you attend for the room. Last week I attended one of the latter. The occasion was beautiful, but

Sabotaging our public spheres and citizens

I write this piece, similar to some of my previous columns, in the aftermath of International Labor Day (May 1) and World Press Freedom Day (May 3). Serendipitously, the news cycle...

How to Make Public Spaces Accessible, Safe and Attractive for an Aging Population

To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility. Although many cities have adopted univer...

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon where I spend a lot of my time is densely populated. It has undergone many changes, with new cafes and restaurants catering to youngsters as well as a si...

Can you introduce yourself?

AT THE RISK of betraying the generation one belongs to, a look back at socializing among young people in the 1960s was the practice of the inter-school “soirees.” Here classes from...

Public Offering

How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?

Show-Me Clavicular Social Media Games Coming Soon To Jeff City?!?

A BRILLIANT COLUMN from Missouri newsman John Combest deserves attention . . .  The basics and something that can't be repeated enough . . .MOST SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIONS ARE RIGG...

Column: Reveal parks’ many reward with proportional investment

Each year, Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) ParkScore index ranks park systems across the 100 largest U.S. cities — measuring access, investment, amenities and equity. It’s a useful b...

The Power of Sharing a Table: How Americans are Reviving 'IRL' Experiences with Drinks, Dinners and Beyond

Social Capital: Which U.S. Regions Are Bowling Alone?

Column- Dr Paugh On Food Aid, Costs & More

Column- Dr Paugh On Food Aid, Costs & More

Wie in de Volkskrant deelneemt aan het publieke debat, moet dat doen met open vizier

Recognizing Public Commentary at a Dangerous Time

 Yesterday was a pretty special day.  Carleton's Faculty (equivalent to College of) of Public and Global Affairs held its annual award ceremony.  My school, NPSIA, had two profs re...

Mensen hebben naast hun werk en privéleven nog een derde leven waarin ze moeten laten zien dat ze iets voorstellen

‘Banter’ or harbinger? Minister enters budget chat with a dark track

This week in our Queensland public sector column, Public Circus details a funding funeral march, an extended search for an Ombudsman, a teacher’s new party, and more.

SET Social Is a New Kind of Members’ Club | Neighbourhood Watch

A café, bar, library, gallery, and garden all in one  SET Social is a community-led arts and social club and cultural space in Peckham, and is the place to be if you're in need of...

Commitment to Community: The Impact of Dedicated Public Service

The Role of Public Service in Local Communities Searching for a career that truly matters? In a rapidly growing city like Tampa, some of the most rewarding and stable jobs are foun...

Columna de J.J. Jinks- Tienen un problema - Diario Financiero

Columna de J.J. Jinks- Tienen un problema - Diario Financiero

TWMP Column: Why the public was locked out of their State Capitol.

Some things in government are very very hard. Like how to get the State of Missouri growing again after a generation of stagnation. The post TWMP Column: Why the public was locked...

Lo espacial y lo público

La reciente expedición de los astronautas a la cara oculta de la Luna, culminada con éxito, después de muchos años sin que humanos hayan hecho expediciones al satélite de la Tierra...

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

In OUTSIDERS, lije studio and Amorf Praxis transform the humble bench into a flexible system for gathering in today’s shifting public realm.

Collectivism doesn’t have to be a bore

Just don’t leave your neighbours in a hole.

Sociability and landscape: Considering Melbourne's new City Square

Michael Wright critiques the design of Melbourne's new City Square in the context of the city's development and the role of urban plazas in social life.

COLUMN: Preparing for sanitation in an emergency

Mark Wardell, the leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, tackles the topic nobody wants to think about but everyone should plan for: making a makeshift bathroom...