09/10/2025
We are thrilled to welcome the new board members of the Public Purpose Journal (PPJ)!
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The Public Purpose, the graduate journal presenting the work of SPA students, since 2003. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Public Purpose is seeking original, unpublished student articles on a wide range of topics affecting public policy and public affairs. The Public Purpose also welcomes non-research submissions of shorter length, such as book reviews on relevant public administration and/or policy issues. We are also looking for staff for our print and online presence.
09/10/2025
04/27/2023
Thank you those who participated in the PPJ eboard elections, we’re now in a runoff election for the Finance Director position!
Voting will close tonight at 11:59 PM! Link in bio to vote! 🗳️
03/08/2023
“Federal policies should be focused on rehabilitation, rather than fear and punishment.” writes Madelyn Amos in her most recent article on how our current laws have come up short in holistically addressing the harm caused by convicted s*x offenders.
Read more through the link in our bio! 📖
03/01/2023
With tensions running high in DC it’s important to take a step back and look at the partisan politics that got us here! This weeks piece by our columnist, Christopher Fields, covers just that and more in his latest piece!
Check it out through the link in our bio 🏛️
02/12/2023
Submissions are in and we’re cooking up the launch for this years print journal! Save the date and tuned for more information! 📰
02/11/2023
With illness making its annual rounds this Winter season, we must make the age old question— why is healthcare in America so darn inequitable? Explore this question and a case for universal healthcare with our recent publication from
02/10/2023
Inequity for one is an inequity for inequity for all 🗣️
Check out this weeks piece by our resident editor and writer on how DC’s planning came up short on addressing deep rooted inequities that have existed in The District.
02/02/2023
A powerful piece by our columnist Joi that emphasizes the need for legislators to make higher education accessible for EVERYONE 🗣️
01/24/2023
Ask and you shall receive 🗣️
We’re excited to announce that we’ll once again be kicking off the semester with a Happy Hour at Board Room!
Looking forward to seeing y’all and sharing how you can get involved with us this semester 📚
12/05/2022
We’re in for a jam packed week and are kicking it off with a piece by .photos on an issue that has risen in prominence in the Twitter sphere! Check it out through the link in our bio!
11/30/2022
Final papers creeping up on you? 👀 Join PPJ this Friday for a study sesh in Adams Morgan! DM for more info
11/29/2022
This week we’re excited to have our Managing Print Editor publish a piece on an issue that rose to prominence in the wake of the pandemic! Head over to our site to read why she believes that legislators, and those in domestic violence prevention/advocacy spheres, need to prioritize the development of pet-friendly shelters!
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