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Philanthropy’s Willie Sutton Problem
Third wave philanthropy will need to work with government, but it will also have to work ON government
Jun 19
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Jennifer Pahlka
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May 2026
The Digital Service Was Never the Point
Colorado becomes first state to commit to the product model at scale
May 30
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Kelly Taylor
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April 2026
A (shorter) Three Horizons Framework for Government Reform
We keep propping up a system that’s run out of time to adapt
Apr 27
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Jennifer Pahlka
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A Three Horizons Framework for Government Reform
We keep propping up a system that’s run out of time to adapt
Apr 24
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Mitigating Metrics Malaise: Claude on Goodhart's Law
Claude fought the law, and the bot won
Apr 22
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Jennifer Pahlka
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To operationalize the product model, you have to speak budget
And how the US can double down on the "systems that benefit everyone but belong to no one."
Apr 13
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Jennifer Pahlka
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What DOGE Could Have Done
Done right, cutting staff actually can be a part of getting better outcomes. Part of.
Apr 9
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Trial by Fire: Crisis Engineering
A new book shows how to turn a crisis into the change you've been waiting for
Apr 7
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Yes, philanthropy should fund AI in government
The question isn't whether to use AI — it's whether we let it entrench the status quo or use it to finally put government in control of its own destiny
Apr 5
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Serious State Capacity Notes for April 1
This is not an April Fools post, but it does feature an amazing April. Plus, becoming a serious country again, and what AI will do for intergovernmental…
Apr 1
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Jennifer Pahlka
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March 2026
Reforming like it's 1995
Let's skate to where the puck is going to be this time
Mar 23
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Jennifer Pahlka
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State Capacity Roundup, March 13
Civil service reform, civil service reform, and civil service reform. Plus a hidden gem on program integrity.
Mar 13
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Jennifer Pahlka
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