Future Hindsight
Be Ready for Ungoverning: Nancy Rosenblum
Dec 19, 2024
Nancy Rosenblum, a Harvard professor and co-author of Ungoverning, dives into the chaos of 'ungoverning' and its potential to dismantle vital institutions. She warns it’s like a bull in a china shop—whose chaos poses a threat to democracy. Rosenblum emphasizes how personal authority can weaken democratic values and reflects on the dangers of rising vigilantism and aggressive immigration policies. She encourages active civic engagement, urging everyone to vote at local and state levels to reclaim agency amidst unpredictability.
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- Ungoverning intentionally dismantles public administration, undermining democracy by reducing the capacity of government to fulfill its essential responsibilities.
- Engaging in local governance and civic activities empowers citizens and helps maintain their agency amidst the unpredictability of modern democracy.
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Understanding Public Administration
Public administration is vital for good governance, yet it remains largely unrecognized and poorly understood by the general public. It encompasses the various departments and agencies responsible for implementing and enforcing public policies, as well as providing essential services like tax collection and voter registration. Unlike the more prominent branches of government that are taught in schools, public administration's behind-the-scenes functions are critical for democracy, as they translate laws and regulations into tangible actions. Without a well-functioning public administration, the promises made by elected officials cannot be fulfilled, leading to disillusionment with the government.
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