Route Fifty
Watch Michael Nutter Perform ‘Rapper’s Delight’ One Last Time as Philly’s Mayor
The 1979 Sugarhill Gang hit was a regular presence during his time at City Hall.
Defense
What We Know About the Standoff in Oregon
Over the weekend, two sons of Cliven Bundy and their armed supporters stormed the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Management
Guess Which 2016 Candidate Features in an Islamist Terrorist Recruitment Video
Trump’s call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States is sandwiched between warnings that the US is not safe for Muslims.
Nextgov
Hackers Intercept Hotmail of China’s Critics & Dox Minnesota Constituents; US Voter Database Escapes
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Why a Group of Armed Men Took Over a Federal Wildlife Refuge Building
A group has occupied an Oregon federal office in protest of the prison sentence handed down to a pair of ranchers.
Route Fifty
Texas Governor Challenges Obama on Guns: ‘Come and Take It’
Greg Abbott’s statement came the same day the Lone Star State’s new open-carry law took effect.
Management
Harvard Study: American Police Killings Should Be Considered a Public Health Issue
The researchers suggest that such deaths be considered “a Notifiable Condition," like cancer deaths.
Tech
Egypt’s Shutdown of Facebook’s 'Free Internet' May Have Nothing to do With Net Neutrality
Facebook’s attempt to provide free, albeit limited, internet access to the world’s unconnected, has proven popular.
Tech
The One Rule Every Data Scientist (And Manager) Should Know By Heart
Jumping to conclusions may result in unintended consequences.
Defense
A Foiled New Year’s Eve Terrorist Plot in Turkey
Officials said Wednesday they have detained two suspected Islamic State militants who had planned attacks on New Year celebrations.
Management
3 Ways to Make Millennials Manager Material
We're facing the fastest leadership transition in our lifetimes.
Nextgov
In a First, NSA Advertises Opportunities on Monster.com of Federal Contracting
The agency posted a special notice to FedBizOpps.gov, right before the holidays, advertising work for small companies that develop "innovative technologies."
Defense
The Military Versus the Private Sector for Job Security and Quality of Life
The millions of service members who live on military bases around the world experience a kind of economic and social security that is foreign to most of America’s middle class.
Tech
Massive Voter Database Left Unsecured
Information from over 190 million registered voters was found in loose online database.
Route Fifty
Kentucky’s Governor Promises Medicaid Clarity by Mid-2016
Matt Bevin wants to implement a customized waiver system that will see more residents paying for their health insurance and “better outcomes.”
Nextgov
Nextgov Goes In Depth: The 10 Best ‘Longreads’ of 2015
To wrap up the year, we thought we’d showcase a different side to our coverage: the thoughtful, in-depth and, yes, long articles that tackle issues ranging from IT recruiting to improving government customer service.
Management
Feds Won’t Press Criminal Charges Against Former VA Senior Executives
Justice Department rejects VA watchdog’s criminal referral related to Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty Covered a Lot of Ground in 2015 … And We Mapped Our Coverage
From Albuquerque to Bangor to Grand Forks to Kansas City to San Luis Obispo to Raleigh and beyond, navigate Route Fifty’s news stories from around the United States on our news map.
Management
Viewpoint: Reverse Auctions Don’t Help Agencies or Taxpayers
The tool does not guarantee the lowest price for a contract—just ask small construction firms.
Management