Patricia A. O'Malley
Social Policy & Programs Consulting ~ Community Matters
P.O. Box 97803 ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15227 ~ 412-310-4886 ~ info@patomalley-consulting.com
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Established 1993
Democracy won't work
without an
intelligent, informed ,
engaged public.
Patricia A. O'Malley
Social Policy & Programs Consulting
Training and Services for agencies working toward social and economic justice
The Government Can't Cancel All Student Debt
It sounds great, but it's not that easy.
The American Census: How It Works and Why It Matters
April 1 is Census Day. Be ready.
What is the Constitution Anyway?
And why do our schools teach it wrong?
Statutes of Limitations: Myths and Facts
What the media won't tell you.
You Can't Run Government Like a Business
It's a guaranteed disaster.
What is C-SPAN and Where Did It Come From?
Watch your government on real reality TV
Read the Declaration of Independence
And remember the prisoners at the border.
Where Do Our Laws Come From?
The Legislative Process
Our schools are supposed to teach this stuff, but they don't want you to know it.
Understanding Your Income Tax Return
Our Schools Need to Teach This Stuff.
How a Federal Government Shutdown Affects You
Here we go again.
Donald Trump Threatens to Shutdown the Government
What happens when he tries to take his toys and go home
Government 101: Take the Plunge
Learn How Your Government Works
Read the Declaration of Independence
An Act of Treason; Not a Law
What Does the President Do?
Our Schools are Supposed to Teach This, But They Don't Want You to Know It.
Defective Teaching Methods Produce American Political Ignorance
What’s wrong with our civics education and how to fix it.
It's Easy to Find Government Information
All Public Info is Available Online.
Meet Your Federal Bureaucracy
Your Tax Dollars At Work
Navigating the Bureaucracy
Ten tips to make it easier and faster.
You Can Influence Government Regulations
The Republicans are governing by fantasy.
The Federal Budget Process Never Ends
The Constitution Does Not Require Congress to Adopt a Budget.
Public Demonstrations Do Bring Change
We can't make progress without them.
Petitions Don't Guarantee Success
What makes a proper petition? And are they useful?
Stuff That Isn't True
Forty Myths About American Government
The Postal Service Is Not a GOP Target
Congressional Republicans Just Want You to Think It Is.
How Much Do You Know About Your Government?
Take the Community Matters Civics Quiz
General Government
There are three levels of government:
Federal, state, and local.
These essays discuss assorted topics relating to your government.