Some of the National Park Service's biggest successes happen beyond park entrances. From helping protect the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River at Big Bend to supporting the Cuyahoga River Water Trail in Ohio, NPS programs help preserve iconic waterways and expand our access to the outdoors.

A CDC-funded center in Denver cut violent youth crime arrests by 75% after four years of research. Then its funding was cut. Stories like this are playing out in communities across the country as federal funding cuts take effect. Read more about the consequences on our blog.

For Gemalene (Gema) Sunga, cancer research is about improving patients' lives. She studies head and neck cancer and works to better understand how the immune system responds to these tumors. @houspag.bsky.social

As America celebrates 250 years, our new survey findings show that many people recognize the federal government’s role in our country’s historical accomplishments and evolution, even as they identify areas for improvement. Explore the findings in our latest blog post here.

So honored to be featured by @ourpublicservice.bsky.social to talk a little bit about my work! And very grateful for the two awesome labs that I work in! @btiscience.bsky.social @plantdiseaseguy.bsky.social #plantpathology #science #potatoscience #scicomm www.linkedin.com/posts/did-yo...

DYK: Public-funded science supports American farms and our favorite foods? Plant pathologist Isako Di Tomassi helps farmers identify potato diseases to protect harvests, keep our food safe and grow our economy. Learn about public-funded agricultural research at science.federalharmstracker.org.

In the first of a series of blog posts, former vice chairman of the MSPB, Ray Limon, delves into the current state of the agency and breaks down what federal employees need to know about processing timelines, board authority and institutional independence. Read more here.

For 25 years, we’ve strived to build a better government and a stronger democracy. That mission has never been more critical. We are working with energy, conviction and confidence. Our impact is growing. Our mission is strong.

Coalition for Professional Integrity members submitted comments opposing OPM’s proposed NDA for federal employees—warning that it would silence federal workers, infringe on their rights, and undermine professional integrity. This proposal threatens the quality and reliability of our public services.

Elizabeth Kolmstetter, Ph.D., is an award-winning industrial-organizational psychologist with over 30 years of federal service across nine government agencies. In our latest blog post, she shares her lessons learned about performance management in the federal government: bit.ly/4vxP2EF

As @ourpublicservice.bsky.social President and CEO Max Stier writes in The Washington Post, the American public is put at risk when civil service protections that enable federal workers to do their jobs with professional integrity are undermined. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

What happens in government affects all of us. In Georgia, recent cuts in federal funding are hitting rural communities the hardest and impacting the health of veterans, older people and others living there. Dr. Amy Sharma of @sci4ga.bsky.social, warns it will be a “death by a thousand cuts.”

The president's June 3 executive order strips job protections from thousands of positions, making those who occupy them fireable at-will. This is the latest in an effort to politicize the federal workforce and consolidate control over the executive branch. @chrispiper.bsky.social shares more here.

Join the Partnership's AI Center for Government® on Thursday, June 18, for a conversation on how public sector leaders can use artificial intelligence to strengthen digital security while addressing concerns around data and privacy. Learn more and register today.

Our government has never been fixed or static. As the needs of our country change, our government changes with it. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, the government must continue to evaluate what needs of their citizens are not being met and how it can adapt to fix that. Learn more.

@ourpublicservice.bsky.social’s new report finds federal science agencies lost 117,840 employees from Sept. 2024 to Feb. 2026. To protect professional integrity, agencies must be fully funded and staffed. science.federalharmstracker.org/national-imp...

Behind every crisis averted, disaster managed and threat stopped, there is a federal civil servant working hard to keep the nation safe. At home and abroad, they are protecting us and the people we care about most. Read about 5️⃣ public servants who have made America safer: bit.ly/SammiesSafer

The Steady Opposition shares results from a nationally representative survey, showing that a majority of the public oppose changes to the government and believe cuts have made their lives and communities worse. Hannah S., our research associate, dives into the findings. bit.ly/SteadyOpposi...

Why does federal performance management create so much frustration for the people responsible for making it work? Our journey maps follow supervisors, employees and human resources staff through the process and identify opportunities for meaningful reform. Explore the structural challenges. ⬇️

Registration for #GovHR2026 is now open! events.ourpublicservice.org/2026-govhr GovHR Conference is a three-day conference specially curated for the government human resources community at the federal, state and local levels. 📆 Sept. 15-17, 2026 📍 Virtual or in-person in Washington, D.C.

For generations, federal science has saved lives, built industries and kept the U.S. ahead of global competitors. Now, decades of progress are being unraveled. Explore what's at stake with The Cost of Cutting American Science: science.federalharmstracker.org

It is clear that federal hiring is not working for applicants, agencies or the American public. It needs a complete overhaul. Our associate manager of public policy, Mary Monti, shares a fresh take on the federal hiring system and ideas to guide the next era of government leaders and reformers.

Political appointments under the second Trump administration have moved into uncharted territory—expanding into budget, tech, and procurement offices historically run by career employees. @chrispiper.bsky.social breaks down how the administration has abandoned decades of precedent.

When natural disasters, national tragedies or global issues compromise our well-being, civil servants are on the ground keeping us safe during critical moments. Take a look back of some of our past Service to America Medals® honorees who have made America safer. #Sammies2026

The agencies responsible for keeping Americans safe have lost career senior leadership at unprecedented rates—while political appointments have surged to levels with no modern parallel. Read @chrispiper.bsky.social's analysis on the impact of the politicization of leadership at those agencies here.

Engaging early-career talent is critical to building the next generation of public servants. To meet young professionals where they are, we set out on our fourth Public Service Roadshow, the first to focus entirely on promoting careers in California state government. Learn more here.

A new Partnership survey shows that the public continues to be pessimistic about the direction of the federal government. Some 64% of Americans say the management of the federal government is headed in the wrong direction, and support among Republicans has dropped significantly from a year ago.

Federal health, science and environmental agencies are losing experienced career leaders at record rates—while political appointments surge to a historic high. This substitution threatens public health, food safety and scientific innovation. Read more in @chrispiper.bsky.social's analysis here.

As part of #PSRW2026, we hosted a webinar on how the public service community can effectively share their stories of service with members of Congress, as well as state & local government leaders. Here are four tips federal employees, former public servants and community advocates can keep in mind.

The Office of Personnel Management recently proposed a rule that would streamline the federal Reduction in Force process. Read our latest blog post to learn what the proposed rule gets right, what concerns we have and what a better path forward looks like.

For 250 years, the United States has been shaped not only by elected leaders, but also by public servants working behind the scenes to solve problems, advance knowledge and serve the public good. Here are five public servants who have changed the world. #PSRW2026

It was an honor to celebrate the Service to America Medals® last night. The evening recognized four outstanding federal employees and reflected on the past 25 years of the Partnership for Public Service and the awards. Learn about each of the #Sammies2026 honorees at servicetoamericamedals.org.

Who works for the federal government and how does their work impact you? Michael Lewis set out to answer those questions. "Who Is Government?" brings together an all-start team of writers who profile exemplary career civil servants whose work kept us safe, strong, healthy and prosperous.

For 25 years, the Service to America Medals® have been the premier accolade for career federal employees whose work makes our nation safer, stronger, healthier and more prosperous. The #Sammies2026 honorees embody this, providing critical services and making outstanding contributions to our nation.

Public servants show up every day, keeping our water clean, our food safe and our communities protected—often without much recognition. During Public Service Recognition Week, show your appreciation and thank a public servant in your life. Learn more about #PSRW2026 at psrw.org.

Congress does not have a reliable system to learn how its laws work in practice. That's not a critique. It's a structural finding, documented on the record by 50 career civil servants in a new report out today, Departure Dialogues.

Public servants, such as federal scientists, researchers and public health advisers, dedicate their careers to understanding and solving some of our nation's biggest challenges. From labs to forests, they apply science in real time to safeguard our well-being. Read about their impact here.

Honored to be recognized by @ourpublicservice.bsky.social along with leaders like Abby Tighe (former CDC, now @firedbutfighting.bsky.social) & Robert J. McGaughey, retired USFS. I've always been impressed by the dedication & ingenuity of my fellow civil servants. ourpublicservice.org/blog/public-...

We are less than a week away from Public Service Recognition Week! Celebrated during the first week of May, PSRW honors the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.

Join @ourpublicservice.bsky.social next week in recognizing public servants! #science #scientists 2026.ourpublicservice.org/public-servi...

Public servants keep our country running, often behind the scenes. Every year, we celebrate the vital work public servants do during Public Service Recognition Week. With #PSRW2026 right around the corner, here are 10 ways you can get involved.

After eliminating more than 300,000 jobs last year, the Trump administration is trying to hire again. Though this is a step in the right direction to rebuild the federal workforce, it’s overshadowed by their continued attempts to make it easier to fire civil servants. More in @bloomberg.com here.

Our new report, Dismantling Independence, documents the most aggressive effort in the modern era to bring independent federal boards and commissions under direct presidential control.

Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly reshaping the delivery of government services. If you’re a government leader unsure of how to navigate AI, join our panel with state and local government leaders who will be sharing their experiences. 💻 RSVP here: aicenterforgovernment.org/event/ai-use...

A stated goal of the second Trump administration was to drastically reduce the number of federal employees. One year in, the administration has done so, creating the largest reduction in the federal workforce since the 1990s. Read the Fed Figures analysis here: bit.ly/FedFiguresWo...

The Trump administration is not only removing inspectors general in unprecedented fashion, but also systematically reducing the capacity of the offices they lead. The administration's FY27 budget proposes steep cuts to the Office of Inspectors General funding and forecasts further staff reductions.

The U.S. is losing its top scientists—fast. An estimated 95,000 employees left federal science agencies in a 16-month period, and other countries are quickly creating new opportunities to pick them up. Read how this could have devastating long-term effects on our research and development pipeline.

The Cost to Our Economy is an interactive data tool that provides an estimated cost of the Trump administration’s cuts to the civil service and federal assistance. The total economic damage? $165 billion as of April 2026. Explore the costs that impact you: federalharmstracker.org/cost-to-our-...

The National Park Service protects our nation’s public lands. With proposed budget cuts to nearly a quarter of NPS’s operating funds, daily operations, as well as highly skilled workers, would be impacted.

From ensuring that the food we eat is safe to being the first to respond to natural disasters, public servants are the backbone of a functioning democracy. They fuel America every day, in every community across the country.