Civil Service Reform Act
Coverage of Civil Service Reform Act in the Nexus archive.
- Reinvention Blueprint No. 2: Democracy Works When Government Works
The United States civil service has historically been vital to American democracy, but warning signs and operational cracks have caused public trust to wane. Past major statutory overhauls, such as the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 and the Civil Service Reform Act (1978), left the framework outdated compared to modern demands. Therefore, true reform requires creating a permanent blueprint for change rather than merely restoring previous systems.
- Judge dismisses suit by fired Yosemite ranger who hung trans pride flag in park
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite national park ranger who was fired after displaying a transgender pride flag in the park. The judge ruled the ranger must follow the process outlined in the Civil Service Reform Act, requiring them to file a complaint with the office of special counsel.