Alt US Digital Service
@altusds.altgov.info
The official resistance team of the U.S. Digital Service. We are the Builders. #AltGov
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https://www.wethebuilders.org/
https://givebutter.com/WTB
DC-based friends: come out and support hard working FEMA staff. Like all of us who have worked in civil service, they just want to do their (very critical) work in peace.
This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively.
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
October 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
DC-based friends: come out and support hard working FEMA staff. Like all of us who have worked in civil service, they just want to do their (very critical) work in peace.
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Day 15 of a government shutdown.
👀 What is our President doing?
❌ Negotiating a budget for government? NO
✅ Hosting a ballroom dinner at the White House? Yes
👑 Is this our “let them eat cake” moment?
www.whitehouse.gov/live/
👀 What is our President doing?
❌ Negotiating a budget for government? NO
✅ Hosting a ballroom dinner at the White House? Yes
👑 Is this our “let them eat cake” moment?
www.whitehouse.gov/live/
October 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Day 15 of a government shutdown.
👀 What is our President doing?
❌ Negotiating a budget for government? NO
✅ Hosting a ballroom dinner at the White House? Yes
👑 Is this our “let them eat cake” moment?
www.whitehouse.gov/live/
👀 What is our President doing?
❌ Negotiating a budget for government? NO
✅ Hosting a ballroom dinner at the White House? Yes
👑 Is this our “let them eat cake” moment?
www.whitehouse.gov/live/
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October 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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By request. Let’s start a #furloughlife photo thread. Post photos of what you are doing on furlough. Went hiking? Show us. Went to a concert? Show us. Cleaned out garage? Show us that too!
If you aren’t a fed employee, why not offer up some #FedEncouragement or #FedGratitude here.
If you aren’t a fed employee, why not offer up some #FedEncouragement or #FedGratitude here.
October 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
By request. Let’s start a #furloughlife photo thread. Post photos of what you are doing on furlough. Went hiking? Show us. Went to a concert? Show us. Cleaned out garage? Show us that too!
If you aren’t a fed employee, why not offer up some #FedEncouragement or #FedGratitude here.
If you aren’t a fed employee, why not offer up some #FedEncouragement or #FedGratitude here.
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Check out one of our co-founders on a podcast with @momsrising.org!
It takes a village these days to ensure people get accurate health information.
It takes a village these days to ensure people get accurate health information.
On the radio show this week we dive into the downright dangerous misinformation the President is spreading about Tylenol and autism, and the many ways his administration is undermining public health w/ @firedbutfighting.bsky.social.
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
October 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Check out one of our co-founders on a podcast with @momsrising.org!
It takes a village these days to ensure people get accurate health information.
It takes a village these days to ensure people get accurate health information.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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We're excited for this conference put on by @aigadc.bsky.social and will be there to represent.
Early registration is open, so join us!
dotgovdesign.org
Early registration is open, so join us!
dotgovdesign.org
AIGA DC DotGov 2025
Design is a critical part of government — it touches services and experiences that are crucial to all of us as citizens. But it's hardly without challenge. Rules and regulations, antiquated technologi...
dotgovdesign.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're excited for this conference put on by @aigadc.bsky.social and will be there to represent.
Early registration is open, so join us!
dotgovdesign.org
Early registration is open, so join us!
dotgovdesign.org
Yes yes yes. Local elections can have meaningful impact on your life.
The candidates are accessible and the issues affect you more closely.
We're all busy, but these elections matter.
The candidates are accessible and the issues affect you more closely.
We're all busy, but these elections matter.
This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Yes yes yes. Local elections can have meaningful impact on your life.
The candidates are accessible and the issues affect you more closely.
We're all busy, but these elections matter.
The candidates are accessible and the issues affect you more closely.
We're all busy, but these elections matter.
Many people noticed plainlanguage.gov was migrated to digital.gov/topics/plain..., where it has been *consolidated*.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
plainlanguage.gov | Home
Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.
plainlanguage.18f.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Many people noticed plainlanguage.gov was migrated to digital.gov/topics/plain..., where it has been *consolidated*.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org
Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
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This is 100% correct. If you don’t have documents proving legal status, we don’t issue an SSN. No SSN, no benefits. And we don’t just assume the documents are valid. Every applicant’s status is verified with immigration. Every. Single. Time. Period. Don’t believe their lies. Tell your friends.
September 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This is 100% correct. If you don’t have documents proving legal status, we don’t issue an SSN. No SSN, no benefits. And we don’t just assume the documents are valid. Every applicant’s status is verified with immigration. Every. Single. Time. Period. Don’t believe their lies. Tell your friends.
Here's an action you can take to support veterans and brave VA employees standing up for their care
🚨 A group of brave freedom fighting VA employees stood up to raise the alarm about the current state of affairs at the #VA.
PLEASE stand up and sign whether you are a VA employee, federal employee, #Vet, or individual who believes the truth must be heard. 🚨
actionnetwork.org/petitions/li...
PLEASE stand up and sign whether you are a VA employee, federal employee, #Vet, or individual who believes the truth must be heard. 🚨
actionnetwork.org/petitions/li...
The Lincoln Declaration: a Statement of Alarm about the Future of Veterans' Healthcare
America's veterans deserve a VA that keeps Abraham Lincoln's promise: to care for all who have served our nation, their families, caregivers, and survivors. For most of the last century, the Veterans’...
actionnetwork.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Here's an action you can take to support veterans and brave VA employees standing up for their care
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1000+ civil servants are demanding a continuing resolution that lets us get back to work serving the public. We demand a bill that allows federal workers to fully serve you, or nothing!
Federal Workers, add your voice below and at the link in bio!
actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-...
Federal Workers, add your voice below and at the link in bio!
actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-...
Civil Servants Demand an End to Executive Overreach
Join federal workers from across the federal government as we urge Congress to pass nothing less than a continuing resolution (CR) that reasserts Congress's constitutional powers, upholds our democrac...
actionnetwork.org
September 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
1000+ civil servants are demanding a continuing resolution that lets us get back to work serving the public. We demand a bill that allows federal workers to fully serve you, or nothing!
Federal Workers, add your voice below and at the link in bio!
actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-...
Federal Workers, add your voice below and at the link in bio!
actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-...
Don't comply in advance.
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
September 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Don't comply in advance.
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
This is a fucking good question, now isn't it? 🤔
So if anti-fascists are Trump’s political enemies, what does that make Trump?
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is a fucking good question, now isn't it? 🤔
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Anti-fascism is the American way. My grandfather fought at Normandy. Against fascists. So unless you’re cool with calling the heroes of WWII terrorists, I’m gonna need all of us to be in agreement on this point. Because if we aren’t anti fascism, then we are for it. Make your choice. I made mine. ✊✊
On Dec 11, 1941, the United States officially entered the war in Europe to fight against fascism. They were anti-fascists.
~250k American soldiers laid down their lives to stop the fascists who were slaughtering innocent civilians by air & in camps.
Antifa is the American way. Liberty depends on it.
~250k American soldiers laid down their lives to stop the fascists who were slaughtering innocent civilians by air & in camps.
Antifa is the American way. Liberty depends on it.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - WW2 Western Front
YouTube video by BLOODxHAVER
youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Anti-fascism is the American way. My grandfather fought at Normandy. Against fascists. So unless you’re cool with calling the heroes of WWII terrorists, I’m gonna need all of us to be in agreement on this point. Because if we aren’t anti fascism, then we are for it. Make your choice. I made mine. ✊✊
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I think the time has come for full on massive strikes and demonstrations. Every day, all day until Trump resigns or is impeached, convicted and removed.
Every day we wait our freedoms are eroded more and more and soon we won't be allowed any freedom at all.
Every day we wait our freedoms are eroded more and more and soon we won't be allowed any freedom at all.
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I think the time has come for full on massive strikes and demonstrations. Every day, all day until Trump resigns or is impeached, convicted and removed.
Every day we wait our freedoms are eroded more and more and soon we won't be allowed any freedom at all.
Every day we wait our freedoms are eroded more and more and soon we won't be allowed any freedom at all.
Real design in government should prioritize serving people, not flashy slogans and website animations. Check out our latest article about the Executive Order on federal design ⤵️
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/americ...
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/americ...
September 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Real design in government should prioritize serving people, not flashy slogans and website animations. Check out our latest article about the Executive Order on federal design ⤵️
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/americ...
www.wethebuilders.org/posts/americ...
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#AltCitizen assignment!!! Hey y’all!!!! @chuckborges5.bsky.social had a shit day today as a direct result of him prioritizing the security of our data over the fascist whims of the administration. Let’s show him some love!!! Drop a funny meme, pet pics, or just say thank you!!! And go follow him!!!!
elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars .
Alt: elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars. Thank you very much is printed at the bottom.
media.tenor.com
August 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#AltCitizen assignment!!! Hey y’all!!!! @chuckborges5.bsky.social had a shit day today as a direct result of him prioritizing the security of our data over the fascist whims of the administration. Let’s show him some love!!! Drop a funny meme, pet pics, or just say thank you!!! And go follow him!!!!
When it takes a good engineer two days to recreate an accessible version "design studio" that DOGE people are extolling, you know the "design studio" sucks.
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
America by Design Fail
Trump fired the best designers in the Federal Government
americabydesign.fail
August 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
When it takes a good engineer two days to recreate an accessible version "design studio" that DOGE people are extolling, you know the "design studio" sucks.
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
May I present to you americabydesign.fail
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re: americabydesign.gov
So, instead of just doing nothing, aka letting the existing, staffed, cost-efficient, scaled, structured, tested, proven, award-winning, design-forward work of @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, Direct File, etc, continue, we get… this edgy, inaccessible mess. k.
So, instead of just doing nothing, aka letting the existing, staffed, cost-efficient, scaled, structured, tested, proven, award-winning, design-forward work of @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, Direct File, etc, continue, we get… this edgy, inaccessible mess. k.
August 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
re: americabydesign.gov
So, instead of just doing nothing, aka letting the existing, staffed, cost-efficient, scaled, structured, tested, proven, award-winning, design-forward work of @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, Direct File, etc, continue, we get… this edgy, inaccessible mess. k.
So, instead of just doing nothing, aka letting the existing, staffed, cost-efficient, scaled, structured, tested, proven, award-winning, design-forward work of @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, Direct File, etc, continue, we get… this edgy, inaccessible mess. k.
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After DOGE gutted our Digital Service/18F, these pitiful amateurs (check out their ugly code) bring back braggadocio and propaganda without actual expertise. It’s the Peter Principle Administration.
We were already doing this. They fired ~20 of our designers on 2/14 and completely blew up @alt18f.bsky.social on 2/28.
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
I've been stewing about this for a few days now but I just can't contain it anymore. what the fuck is this bullshit. americabydesign.gov
August 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
After DOGE gutted our Digital Service/18F, these pitiful amateurs (check out their ugly code) bring back braggadocio and propaganda without actual expertise. It’s the Peter Principle Administration.
We were already doing this. They fired ~20 of our designers on 2/14 and completely blew up @alt18f.bsky.social on 2/28.
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
I've been stewing about this for a few days now but I just can't contain it anymore. what the fuck is this bullshit. americabydesign.gov
America by Design
A National Design Studio Initiative
americabydesign.gov
August 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We were already doing this. They fired ~20 of our designers on 2/14 and completely blew up @alt18f.bsky.social on 2/28.
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
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For those who don't know who Sophie Scholl was, she's absolutely heroic for standing tall against the Reich in Germany itself. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
August 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For those who don't know who Sophie Scholl was, she's absolutely heroic for standing tall against the Reich in Germany itself. www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...
🛠 We the Builders need some rest.
Read more: bit.ly/45hINsI
Read more: bit.ly/45hINsI
August 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
🛠 We the Builders need some rest.
Read more: bit.ly/45hINsI
Read more: bit.ly/45hINsI
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If you’ve wondered how Direct File finally happened after two decades at an impasse, I wrote about three reasons why I think it finally broke through: chrisgiven.com/2025/07/the-...
The Things That Cannot Be Changed
Three events that made Direct File possible.
chrisgiven.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you’ve wondered how Direct File finally happened after two decades at an impasse, I wrote about three reasons why I think it finally broke through: chrisgiven.com/2025/07/the-...