Public Officials

New Gift Regulations for California, Finally

Jessica Levinson | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Conflict of Interest, Law, Politics, California, Disclosure, Lobbyists, Campaign Finance, Fair Political Practices Commission, Public Officials, Gifts, Ann Ravel, Lawmakers, Los Angeles News
Jessica Levinson

Just in time for the holidays Californians may receive a present from the state's political watchdog agency -- new rules for public officials concerning the acceptance and disclosure gifts.

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When Private Lives Become a Public Problem

Steve Ressler | Posted 07.25.2011

Read More: Government, Politics, Public Office, Public Officials, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dominique Strauss Kahn, Bill Clinton, Sex Scandal, Politics News
Steve Ressler

Whose fault is it when public leaders are ousted over bad personal behavior? Does power corrupt, or were these leaders predisposed to this kind of behavior when we elected them?

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The Bin Laden Effect: In Praise of Our Government

Peter Block | Posted 07.04.2011

Read More: Civil Service, Government Workers, Community Competence, Community Building, Abundant Community, Government Leadership, Public Servants, Public Officials, Neighborhood, Local Government, Elected Officials, Osama Bin Laden, Politics News
Peter Block

By Peter Block The death of Osama bin Laden completes a painful chapter in our history. The reaction of many is celebration. Some will use this occas...

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Leaders on Political Right and Left Should Sign on to Chuck Hagel's View of Public Service

Steve Clemons | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: House Resolution, Responsibilities of Voters, Public Ethics, Politcs, Elected Office, Chuck Hagel, Public Officials, Electorate, Senate Resolution, Politics News
Steve Clemons

The political atmosphere of late is too toxic, too spoiled and defined by gotcha antics, than by serious and thoughtful leaders putting smart ideas for the country on the table.

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Time to Be Proud of What We Stand for

Madeline Janis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jobs, Public Officials, Economic Recovery, Unions, Economic Development, Right-Wing Attacks, Los Angeles News
Madeline Janis

There are some who cry "conflict of interest" whenever those at the bottom try to lay claim to the promise of the American Dream, as if they are no different than BP or Goldman Sachs. That doesn't make any sense.

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