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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.
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Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Procedures, appeals and documentation
07/14/2026Former Merit Systems Protection Board Vice Chairman Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's reduction-in-force procedures and what federal employees need to know about their appeal rights.
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Service to America Medals honorees lay a foundation for innovation and economic growth
07/08/2026The Service to America Medals program shines a spotlight on outstanding career federal employees whose contributions lay the foundation for a more prosperous America.
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The consequences of haphazard federal cuts across the country
07/07/2026The Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to dismantle federal institutions, funding and infrastructure are failing to save taxpayers money, instead forcing local communities to pay the price.
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New survey finds Americans recognize the government’s role in our nation’s evolution but seek improvements
07/01/2026As America celebrates 250 years, new survey findings show that many people recognize our government’s role in the country’s evolution while acknowledging room for improvement
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The Merit Systems Protection Board 101: Processing, authority and independence
06/30/2026In the first of a series, former vice chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board Ray Limon breaks down the current state of the agency's processing, authority and institutional independence.