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A Moral Duty to Act on Gun Safety
Adoption of public policy on responsible, common sense gun safety is not only overdue, its absence from bipartisan agreements has become morally untenable.
The Ethical Crisis of our Gun Violence Crisis
Our current political system is hopelessly corrupt in that basic ethical principles, such as working for the common good rather than one’s own self-interests of power and money while ignoring conflicts of interest, prevent elected leaders from supporting and incorporating policies and laws to minimize gun violence.
Trends in the Implementation of ESG Policies in State and Local Governments
State and local governments’ adoption and implementation of ESG is becoming an important ethical value in jurisdictions across the country.
The Federal Government and the Ethical Value of ESG Policy
Often thought of as concept more closely tied to the private sector, the public sector has both an historical and expanding role in promoting the value of ESG in its policies and decisions.
What is Government Ethics?
This primer introduces officials and the public to issues such as conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, civility, lobbying, and gifts.
Contra the Supreme Court, Immigrants Should Have a Right to a Hearing
Ethically speaking, immigrants who have credible fears of persecution or torture should have a right to a bond hearing in front of an immigration judge and should not be indefinitely detained.
Vaccines for the Military Affect National Security and Community Health
Many military personnel and their family members are declining to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and this raises important ethical issues for our national security and the public health of communities.
Biden’s Inaugural Speech was Grounded in the Ethics of Virtue and the Common Good
President Biden's inaugural speech urging the nation to put aside personal interests and find unity in the common good.
What to Expect from President Biden’s White House Press Coverage
What can past coverage and recent experiences teach us about envisioning a better future for how journalists cover the president?
