The Public Purpose

The Public Purpose, the interdisciplinary research journal of American University's School of Public Affairs, since 2003.

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The PPJ is looking for submissions for our online journal! Here’s a brief roundup of what you need to know. Have a look at the guidelines at the link in bio for more info, and get writing!

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🚨CALLING SPA ALUM🚨

We want to publish your pieces! If you missed the chance to be published in our online journal, wrote something cool for work, send us your piece!

We’ll edit your piece and get it published online. Email us with any questions; can’t wait to hear from you!

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#WPIWomenOnWednesdays Returns! Join SPA's @AU_WPI on Wed., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. for a virtual book talk with/ @SenAmyKlobuchar, author of "The Joy of Politics." Details & registration here: https://t.co/MFmZv9iKr3

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Next Monday! Don't miss out - register NOW to help welcome @BoozAllen President and CEO Horacio Rozanski for his chat on AI and national security with @KogodBiz's @DeanMarchick! Sept. 11, 2 PM ET in SIS Founders Room. Register here: https://t.co/cymy9GNFWH

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Subscribers are kept in the loop on our latest news, announcements, shoutouts, and info on upcoming events. Register here: https://t.co/adGgTIcIit

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🗳 Voting is now open for the PPJ & GSC Elections — head over to @AUGSC_SPA’s profile to cast your vote!

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🗳 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

Check out the thread below for more information on the PPJ/GSC elections, and don’t forget to submit your candidacy by Thursday, 9PM.

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Almost time — join the team in Kerwin 2, down in the basement!

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Our Print Launch is TODAY! Make sure you register — we’ll see you at 4.30PM!

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📲 Make sure you register for the Print Launch Party by scanning the QR code below, or by clicking the link in our bio!

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A reformed state-local funding model is the most effective for public education, allowing both the state and local governments to support schools while providing the best quality possible in an efficient manner, writes Thomas Recchio.

https://t.co/UfeBDHKsRO

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Remember to register for our Print Launch this Friday!

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After months of hard work from our team, we are hosting our Print Launch Party in Kerwin Hall this Friday, from 4.30 to 6PM! 🥳

Scroll to get the deets on this exciting event, and to learn more about our Keynote Speaker! ⤵️

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As more public services rely on digital technologies, exercising citizenship depends on a reliable and affordable high-speed internet connection. For Andres Blume, broadband is as essential as electricity or running water for U.S. citizens.

https://t.co/7IYJ70eSb3

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Nearly half the people in the world barred from voting due to criminal history live in the United States; this has drastic consequences on our democracy. To champion the latter over authoritarianism, we must address this injustice, writes Chris Fields.

https://t.co/HyzTCjzsgx

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📲 Make sure you register for the Print Launch Party by scanning the QR code below, or by clicking the link in our bio!

[The Public Purpose @PublicPurposeAU]

After months of hard work from our team, we are hosting our Print Launch Party in Kerwin Hall this Friday, from 4.30 to 6PM! 🥳

Scroll to get the deets on this exciting event, and to learn more about our Keynote Speaker! ⤵️

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🥁 We are very lucky to have Ms. Allison Brown as our Keynote Speaker.

Ms. Brown is the Director for the Natural Resources & Environment Team at the GAO, and co-founded the PPJ in 2003!

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As the world has become exponentially more globalized, China has begun to challenge the U.S. for the global balance of power, and curbing its growing influence is now one of the most pressing challenges the United States faces, writes Daniel Elizalde.
https://t.co/xwp6v5dMPY

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The filibuster is cause for many passions in Washington. What would the future look like without it? Less revolutionary than Democrats envision, and less dystopian than Republicans dread, writes Emily Hoofnagle.

https://t.co/nrW3xntoln

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🍾 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: the PPJ will launch the 20th Edition of the Print Journal on March 25th in Kerwin Hall!

More information will come soon. Stay tuned!