As the United States and other major donors scale back international aid, the development sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. This trend, driven by shifting political priorities and budget ...

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer looks on during an operation in Escondido, Calif. Patton, Victor Merced Washington's KWW Act restricts local use of public resources for ...

“When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the people you are there to serve.” – Valerie Jarrett, a former Senior Advisor to former ...

Participants of North Kansas City's Citizens Academy tour the water treatment plant. The 10-week program teaches city residents about government and how various departments function and play a role in ...

A ward councillor acts as a direct bridge between the community and the municipal council. They are expected to live in (or ...