The Progressivism that first appeared in the 1880s and 1890s had at its heart admirable goals.  The movement sought to root out the nepotism and corruption that characterized politics and to create professional oversight over public services.  However, these policies have led to a public sector that is dominated by political interests and rife with inefficiencies, says Samuel R. Staley, associate director of the DeVoe Moore Center at Florida State University. This is extremely evident in the various systems of [...]