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We asked 1,400 Americans what they want from the federal government—here’s what we learned
08/19/2026The Partnership solicited input from Americans across the country, asking them to share with us what a better government would look like and how it would behave. Beyond identifying these expectations, however, their responses offered insight into how the public thinks about the federal government's role, purpose and future.
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What America stands to lose: The toll of federal science research funding cuts
08/17/2026Recent cuts to federal science funding threaten everyday innovation, public health and local economies. Learn how these rollbacks impact our communities and how you can help protect federal research.
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Undermining independence and eroding transparency: Examining Schedule Policy/Career reclassifications
08/13/2026A Partnership analysis of recent federal job postings suggests that Schedule Policy/Career reclassifications reach far beyond policy-influencing roles.
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Cutting federal resilience funding harms communities
08/12/2026Before joining the Partnership, Ana Berrios Pérez saw government mostly through politics and headlines, but her internship changed her perspective in many ways.
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Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Employee removal conditions and protections
08/10/2026Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency and what federal employees need to know about removal conditions and retaliation protections.
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The Frozen Middle: The leadership layer government agencies can't afford to ignore
08/03/2026Leadership strategist Jennifer Jones Bryant explores the structures that lead to the Frozen Middle and how government leaders—and their senior leadership—work to thaw barriers freezing them in.
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Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Individual cases, including agency elimination, restructuring, probationary employees and more
07/28/2026Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency and what federal employees need to know about the appeals process.
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How trust in the U.S. government compares with democracies from around the world
07/23/2026According to new Partnership and OECD poll results, the U.S. would rank 31st out of 39 countries when it comes to trust in the federal government.
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Quiet chaos: Record turnover in the second Trump administration
07/22/2026Senate-confirmed officials are departing the second Trump administration at record rates—and with the president making historically few nominations to replace them, more of the government is left in the hands of acting officials who never face Senate confirmation.
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Why public lands and the federal workers who protect them matter
07/15/2026This July, we are celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month by highlighting past projects and public servants who have worked to maintain our public lands.