Talk about trying to understand government . . . the rapid collapse of America’s credit system shows a government that doesn’t even understand itself.

Understanding Government set up shop on the eve of the 2000 elections and since then we have worked to raise the bar for journalism about federal agencies and executive branch performance.  Our founder Charles Peters, a scholar of "the way Washington really works," brought to our Board of Directors people with journalism and executive branch experience.  Our motto is better government through better reporting because when journalists look inside the government, they can find out what works and what doesn’t before disaster strikes. 

To make our case, we have published reports about key federal agencies, highlighted daily journalism about the executive branch, and built a steady Internet audience.  We have launched the Prize for Preventive Journalism, which requires reporters to talk about solutions, including the role of government.  Today it’s clearer than ever that understanding the work of the executive branch is not an abstract lesson in civic values. It’s essential to maintaining the health and prosperity of our democracy.  Please support our work.  Together with you, we can make a difference. 

Ned Hodgman

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