Advancing democracy and advocating for good government, that’s the mission of Democracy Forward, a legal non-profit … Lawyers for Good GovernmentRead more
Author: Jason Stershic
A Conversation with a US Inspector General
Jay Lerner spent 31-years working in the federal government. His last 12 years were serving as … A Conversation with a US Inspector GeneralRead more
Fresno Mayor on ICE on city streets
Jerry Dyer is the mayor of Fresno. He was elected after 40 years in the city’s … Fresno Mayor on ICE on city streetsRead more
On the Road with the Tax Assessor
Taxes, ugh, but the tax lady in Fulton County, IN is making it easier. County Assessor … On the Road with the Tax AssessorRead more
Your Friends at the IRS
Imagine getting a call from the President to tell you he wants you to be the … Your Friends at the IRSRead more
Riding the Bus in West Hollywood
The mayor of West Hollywood, CA doesn’t own a car, she takes the bus, she walks. … Riding the Bus in West HollywoodRead more
Clean Water for Native Americans
Lt Cmdr Melissa De Vera is a recent Flemming Award winner. She helped implement $3.5 billion … Clean Water for Native AmericansRead more
Launching a career in Public Service
It’s not easy to recruit new police officers, fire fighters or emergency workers. In Okeechobee County, … Launching a career in Public ServiceRead more
A Billion Dollar Award for Clean Air
Nick McDaniel, a Department of Justice lawyer secured a record $1.675 billion dollar award against a … A Billion Dollar Award for Clean AirRead more
FDR New Deal Program Revived in Buffalo
During the Great Depression the federal government put thousands of men to work, building roads, building … FDR New Deal Program Revived in BuffaloRead more
