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Accelerating Climate Policy Is Simply Good Public Policy

The City Fix

Energy + Climate Change Bloomberg Philanthropies city leaders city planners climate action climate policy collaboration economy equity ghg emissions Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy health benefits Mayors public policy

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Better Parking Management Can Help Cities Recover from COVID and Achieve Public Policy Goals

The City Fix

In some ways, cities are like households: they must make adjustments in spending based on cash flow. If your income is cut in half, then you may have to dramatically rethink your standard of living. COVID-19 has hit many households. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Occupy the semantic space! Opening up the language of better regulation

Paul Cairney

Professor Claudio Radaelli introduces the first article – ‘Occupy the semantic space!’ – to be published in the Journal of European Public Policy Special Issue ‘The Politics of Policy Analysis’.

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Science and Technology in Public Policy (with Jun Bando)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Senior Advisor of the California Council on Science & Technology Dr. Jun Bando talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the role science plays in public policy.

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Episode 208: Public policy landscape and cybersecurity

FedHeads

The FedHeads Robert Shea and guest host Charles Cooper welcome Senior Director and FedHeads fan Charlie Baisley and his colleague Chief Public Policy Officer of Trellix Tom Gann to give their perspectives on the policies and practices emerging in cybersecurity. Cyber threats are evolving almost more rapidly than agencies can keep up.

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What does policymaking look like?

Paul Cairney

This post first appeared on the UK Public Policy Design blog. See also: 5 images of the policy process and more discussion of the turtle image.

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Electric School Buses Win Big in US State Legislative Sessions

The City Fix

Energy + Climate Change electric school buses electric vehicles electrification EPA equity legislation local government New York public policy states United States

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Policy Analysis in 750 words: Robbie Shilliam (2021) Decolonizing Politics

Paul Cairney

Please see the Policy Analysis in 750 words series overview before reading this summary.

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Curitiba Is Evolving But Remains a Model for Urban Sustainability

The City Fix

I recently had the pleasure of re-visiting Curitiba, Brazil, thanks to an invitation from the Smart Cities Expo. I made my first pilgrimage in 2000, when Bogotá was implementing its bus rapid transit system, Transmilenio, and returned twice after that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Top Urban Stories From a Year of Pandemic

The City Fix

As 2021 closes, most cities around the world continue to grapple with the uncertainty of a pandemic now in its second year. Amid dips and rises in cases, the emergence of new variants, and the ongoing challenge of vaccinating the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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In Barranquilla, Colombia, Urban Parks Revitalize a Declining City

The City Fix

Samira Perez, a longtime resident of Barranquilla, Colombia used to spend her time and money on taxis to take her children to local shopping malls after school and on the weekends. There, they would pass the time marveling at upscale.

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Using policy theories to interpret public health case studies: the example of a minimum unit price for alcohol

Paul Cairney

There are strong links between the study of public health and public policy. By James Nicholls and Paul Cairney, for the University of Stirling MPH and MPP programmes.

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The politics of policy design

Paul Cairney

This post summarizes the conclusion of ‘The politics of policy design’ for a Design and Policy Network workshop (15th June). A separate post summarizes the discussion and links to video presentations.

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Lessons from policy theories for the pursuit of equity in health, education and gender policy

Paul Cairney

This post first appeared on the Policy & Politics blog. It summarizes an article published in Policy & Politics. Could policy theories help to understand and facilitate the pursuit of equity (or reduction of unfair inequalities)?

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4 Quick and Sustainable Solutions to High Gas Prices in the US

The City Fix

President Biden suggested that the United States implement a Federal Gas Tax holiday to help consumers weather historically high gas prices. Gas prices doubled in the United States between February 2021 and June 2022, topping out at more than $5.

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Why is there high support for, but low likelihood of, drug consumption rooms in Scotland?

Paul Cairney

This is my interpretation of this new article: James Nicholls, Wulf Livingston, Andy Perkins, Beth Cairns, Rebecca Foster, Kirsten M. Trayner, Harry R.

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Teaching policy analysis with a blog

Paul Cairney

Below is the draft introduction to a paper that I am writing for a Special Issue paper on Teaching Policy Analysis for Gestión y Análisis de Políticas Públicas (GAPP) (here is the version with the references if you want to … Continue reading → 1000 words 500 words 750 word policy analysis Evidence Based Policymaking (EBPM) MPP PhD public policy Gestión y Análisis de Políticas Públicas (GAPP

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How researchers can meet new open data policies for federally-funded research with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2022, an order from the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy introduced new data sharing requirements for federally-funded research. So how should researchers prepare to comply with these new data sharing policies?

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Teaching policy analysis with a blog

Paul Cairney

Originally posted on Paul Cairney: Politics & Public Policy : Below is the introduction to an article that I wrote for a Special Issue paper on Teaching Policy Analysis for Gestión y Análisis de Políticas Públicas (GAPP).

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30 Helpful Sites to find Public Administration Internships

Masters in Public Administration

Internships are especially helpful in the realm of public administration. A public administration internship can complement your degree, giving you hands on opportunities to learn about the workings of public administration. Public Health Administration Internships.

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Innovating Housing for Second-Hand Smoke

Policy Chats

In this episode, Non-Profit Worker and School of Public Policy Alum Andrea Rayas talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Community Work with Second-Hand Smoke in Multifamily Housing Units.

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Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Steven Brint talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Student Loan Forgiveness. Steven Brint on the topic of the politics behind the policy.

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Climate Crisis, Rising Inequality, Erosion of Democracy, and Big-Power Conflict

Policy Chats

In this episode, Found Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today. In addition to his research, Deolalikar has extensive public policy experience.

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Climate Crisis, War, the End of Democracy, & Social Unrest

Policy Chats

In this episode, Found Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy, Anil Deolalikar talks with students about the most pressing challenges the world faces today. In addition to his research, Deolalikar has extensive public policy experience.

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Affirmative Action in College Admissions-Does it Matter?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy Mark Long talks with a student about Affirmative Action Policies in College Admissions.

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Affirmative Action & College Admissions-Does it Matter?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Dean of the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy Mark Long talks with a student about Affirmative Action Policies in College Admissions.

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Digital Democracy (with Kevin Esterling)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. Guest: Kevin Esterling (Professor of Political Science and Public Policy).

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Dissecting the Mindset of an Accomplished Attorney

Policy Chats

In this episode, Attorney Thy Bui talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges, intricacies, and tips on the legal profession.

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Innovative Solutions to the Water Crisis: Part 2

Policy Chats

In this episode, Water Consulting Expert Les Chau talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about California's Water Challenges.

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HIV & COVID-19: Comparing Public Health Crises (with Greg Rodriguez)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor Greg Rodriguez talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the similarities and differences between the HIV and COVID-19 public health crises.

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COVID-19: Moving Forward (with Dr. Richard Carpiano)

Policy Chats

In this episode, UCR Professor of Public Policy Dr. Richard Carpiano talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about COVID-19 and its future. Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside.

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Innovative Solutions for the Water Crisis

Policy Chats

In this episode, Water Law Partner Wesley Miliband talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the policy issues and potential solutions to California's water challenges. Interviewers: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean’s Chief Ambassador).

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Global Supply Chains and the Evolving Economy (with Joab Corey)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Interviewers: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean’s Chief Ambassador).

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Supreme Court Integrity and the Midterm Elections

Policy Chats

In this episode, Former District Attorney of San Bernardino County Michael Ramos talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the Supreme Court going into the upcoming elections. Wade and the response by the American public. “My

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Abortion Rights After Roe & the 2022 Election

Policy Chats

In this episode, the Director of Legislation and Community Affairs for Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest, Karen Borja, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about reproductive rights in 2022.

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COVID-19: Vaccine Inequity (Anil Deolalikar & Bruce Link)

Policy Chats

In this episode, the Dean of the UC Riverside School of Public Policy Anil Deolalikar, and Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Bruce Link talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine inequity.

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Urban Planning: A Not-So Boring Perspective

Policy Chats

In this episode, the Host of the Urban Planning is Not Boring Podcast, Natalie Ikhrata talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Urban Planning and its challenges. Interviewers: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean’s Chief Ambassador).

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2020 Election: Analysis Part 1 (with Francisco Pedraza)

Policy Chats

In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. Arleth Flores Aparicio (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean’s Ambassador).

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The History, Cause, and Impacts of the Housing Crisis (with Stan Oklobdzija)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor Stan Oklobdzija talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the housing crisis. About Stan Oklobdzija : Professor Oklobdzija is a visiting Assistant Professor at UC Riverside's School of Public Policy.

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Episode 219: What IT is tracking next

FedHeads

FedHeads, including returning guest host Stan Soloway, heard about the big issues facing IT companies from Senior VP of Public Policy Gordon Bitko. The Feds buy more IT than anyone else on the planet. IT companies need a strong advocate and they’ve got one in ITI.