CMF's Partnership for a More Perfect Union is dedicated to enriching the relationship between citizens and Congress through research and education, re-establishing trust, and providing innovative yet pragmatic tools to facilitate purposeful two-way communication. Overviews of the Partnership's ongoing programs are below.
Communicating with Congress
The Internet spawned an explosion of electronic messages and forever changed how citizens and Members of Congress interact. The goal of this project is to reduce the challenges and frustration felt by both sides, facilitate increased citizen participation in the public policy process, and promote a meaningful democratic dialogue that benefits our country. Read More
Gold Mouse Project
With an estimated 70% of American adults online, Members of Congress should have good websites that effectively communicate with and serve citizens. Since 1998, we have assessed the quality of congressional sites to identify best and innovative practices that can be more widely adopted by House and Senate offices. Read More
Inside the Hill
The Partnership's "Inside the Hill," produced by Founding Partner Fleishman-Hillard, is a video series that allows you to hear directly from Members and staff on how technology is changing the way Congress works.
21st Century Town Hall Meetings
We believe there is a need for a more deliberative and civil dialogue between citizens and elected officials. The Partnership will continue the work began with our online town hall research by conducting comparative research on in-person, online, and telephone town halls. Read More
