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Americans’ Mistrust of Institutions

Trust in our nation’s institutions has never been lower. And experts tend to blame our politically polarized society, which certainly contributes to the deep unease that is being felt by a majority of…

Data Behind Americans’ Waning Trust in Institutions

If mistrust were a disease, the United States would be facing an epidemic. Over the last half-century, trust in American institutions has steadily declined, and this mistrust has rapidly increased in…

The Founding Debate on Trust in America

As our nation grapples with growing mistrust of all institutions, including the federal government, it’s important to remember that this is not a new debate, but one that has been embedded in the American…

5 Ways to Rebuild Trust in Government

Only 1 in 5 Americans trust the federal government—so how do we restore public confidence? For more than two decades, the Partnership for Public Service has worked across presidential administrations to…

Nobody Roots for Goliath: Why Americans Trust Small Business

We root for David, the underdog facing impossible odds, who stands in contrast to Goliath, the big bully. So maybe it’s not surprising that Americans root for small business in contrast to big business.