Route Fifty
Training Program Gives Cash-Strapped R.I. Municipalities Some Hope
‘Leadership Matters’ focuses on improving culture and performance in local public institutions in the Ocean State dealing with challenging fiscal conditions.
Management
With Political Conventions Over, Presidential Transition Planning to Hit Full Stride
Former Gov. Leavitt and Sen. Kaufman welcome cooperation under new law.
Defense
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Management
'He Doesn't Know What the Word Sacrifice Means'
Donald Trump has chosen to debate the parents of a slain American serviceman over who has sacrificed more.
Oversight
The Battle Between Clinton and Trump is a Modern Morality Play
Trump has a deep-seated knack for playing to people's moral intuition and plans to exploit this skill all the way to the White House. The question remains: does Clinton?
Management
How Do You Do a Start-Up in the Government?
Leaders who have helped to stand up new agencies points to a number of lessons.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wrapping Up the 2016 Democratic Convention
Clinton dressed like Pitbull, Kaine does a terrible Trump impression and the Obamas got worldly.
Nextgov
Hackers Pocket Credit Cards While Processing USPS Mail, Snap Selfies with Dying Patients and Leak DNC Donor Voicemails
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
It’s Time for Regional Primaries
In a guest article, Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill explores how her colleagues around the country are now working together to develop a more harmonized, coherent nomination process after a plan for regional primaries didn’t take off years ago.
Management
Is the Constitution at Stake in This Year’s Election?
A 20-year conservative trend in the Supreme Court is on the line. A constitutional scholar examines why this issue alone will drive herds of voters to the polls in November.
Defense
It’s Time For Us to Admit We're Afraid of Terrorism
The far right isn't afraid to admit to fear in the wake of brutal attacks like the one in Nice. More mainstream politicians would be wise to follow suit.
Management
Living in a Chaotic World: How to Keep Anxiety at Bay
With shootings and explosions and a coup in recent weeks, it's only natural that anxiety would besiege us. There are research-tested ways, however, that can help us deal with it.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Takes the Reins of Sexual Assault Whistleblower Investigations
Victimized Army National Guard Officer shares traumatic story with multi-agency staff.
Management
Donald Trump's Radical Foreign Policy
The Republican nominee doesn’t just disagree with Democrats—his ideas represent a break with a long list of policies that have won bipartisan support for decades.
Pay & Benefits
Group Proposes $333 Billion in Cuts to Feds’ Pay and Benefits
Pay cuts, pension elimination and fewer vacation days all suggested.
Route Fifty
New Earthquake-Resilient Water Pipes ‘Surpassed Expectations’ in Recent Tests
“We took the pipe to three times its current design standard, and it continued to convey water,” according to a Cornell University researcher.
Management
GSA Negotiates New Discounted Airfares for Federal Travelers
Fiscal 2017 contracts with eight major carriers are expected to save Uncle Sam $2.4 billion.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Has Taught Us That 'Likability' is a Terrible Way to Choose Presidents
If we want diversity in the White House, Americans must get over their obsession with likability.
Nextgov
White House: Cyber Competitions Could Solve Skills Shortage
Office of Science and Technology Policy experts think contests could help the White House raise awareness about job opportunities.
Defense