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Santa Monica’s Fiercest Advocate: Former Mayor Phil Brock Talks Homelessness, Hope, and Civic Pride on The Good Government Show Article
When you think of Santa Monica, you probably imagine surfboards, sunshine, and the iconic pier stretching into the Pacific. But in a revealing and often candid conversation on The Good Government Show, former Mayor Phil Brock reminded us that paradise comes with real-world problems—and real leaders rise to meet them.
Forecasting for the Public Good: Dr. Louis Uccellini Spotlights the National Weather Service on The Good Government Show Article
“Public service isn’t measured by the bottom line,” he said. “It’s measured by how well we serve society with the resources entrusted to us.”
Cultural shift from earning respect to demanding it Article
I was raised in an America where respect wasn’t a right, it was earned. Like most baby boomers, I grew up under the loving but often-severe influence of elders who endured the Great Depression, fought in wars and continuously sacrificed for family and community. Their code was clear and consistent: respect was something you earned through hard work, humility, faith and character. You didn’t demand it, you proved yourself worthy every day.
The day US lost Lincoln and what we lost with him Article
On the night of April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln sat in a box at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., watching a play meant to provide a happy escape from his immense burdens of leading America through a horrible civil war.
Let’s rename Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station Article
The train station’s name wasn’t just poorly chosen — it was a missed opportunity, writes Jim Ludlow, Executive Producer of The Good Government Show Podcast, who offers his own suggestion in time for the America 250th celebrations.
Ben Franklin’s ‘mind your business’ still relevant Article
In 1776, as America teetered on the brink of independence, a curious motto appeared on Continental currency: “Mind Your Business.” Printed by Hall & Sellers in Philadelphia, this phrase is widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin.
Voices of Leadership: Perspectives on Good Government Article, Voices of Leadership
Kennedy believed in the importance of effective government action and the need for government to be responsive to the needs of the people. He famously stated, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and public service.
Lincoln’s Birthday Is Here—But Are We Still Listening? Article
On February 12, America will mark Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. But beyond a few ceremonial tributes, how much attention will we really give to one of our greatest leaders in 2025?
President Lincoln is the G.O.A.T. But He’d Never Get Elected today. Article
America’s elected officials love to invoke Abraham Lincoln. They quote his speeches, compare themselves to his character and claim to carry forward his vision of unity. But here’s the hard truth: If Lincoln ran for office today, I believe he’d never make it out of the primaries.
Lincoln’s Presidency Offers Lesson Still Relevant Today Article
As America inaugurates a new president in 2025, America stands at a crossroads, burdened by political polarization, economic uncertainty and deep societal divides. Yet history offers a useful morale and ethical guide for us: Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the gravest trial in our nation’s history, a Civil War that tested the limits […]