Stories of Public Service
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Preserve our shared history.
Speak out against corruption.
Feed hungry people around the world.
Help older Americans live independently.
Just a few of the things #firedfederalemployees (used to) do to promote education, health, and democracy in the U.S. and around the world.
Speak out against corruption.
Feed hungry people around the world.
Help older Americans live independently.
Just a few of the things #firedfederalemployees (used to) do to promote education, health, and democracy in the U.S. and around the world.
April 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Preserve our shared history.
Speak out against corruption.
Feed hungry people around the world.
Help older Americans live independently.
Just a few of the things #firedfederalemployees (used to) do to promote education, health, and democracy in the U.S. and around the world.
Speak out against corruption.
Feed hungry people around the world.
Help older Americans live independently.
Just a few of the things #firedfederalemployees (used to) do to promote education, health, and democracy in the U.S. and around the world.
April 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Former SBA Inspector General Mike Ware saved U.S. taxpayers $30 billion. Donald Trump fired him.
#federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
#federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
President Trump swore to investigate fraud in the government, but he fired the watchdogs who did exactly that. “Firing I.G.s, it puts up an ‘open for business’ sign to fraudsters,” says Christi Grimm, a former inspector general.
Opinion | Trump Purged These Watchdogs From Government
President Trump promised to investigate waste and fraud in the government, but he’s fired the watchdogs who did exactly that.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Former SBA Inspector General Mike Ware saved U.S. taxpayers $30 billion. Donald Trump fired him.
#federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
#federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
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Hundreds of fired civil servants at NOAA provided seafood safety, hurricane and snowstorm forecasts, and critical climate science.
This week we gathered at their HQ to tell Trump and Elon Musk: we believe in facts, science and truth. Hands off NOAA!
This week we gathered at their HQ to tell Trump and Elon Musk: we believe in facts, science and truth. Hands off NOAA!
March 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hundreds of fired civil servants at NOAA provided seafood safety, hurricane and snowstorm forecasts, and critical climate science.
This week we gathered at their HQ to tell Trump and Elon Musk: we believe in facts, science and truth. Hands off NOAA!
This week we gathered at their HQ to tell Trump and Elon Musk: we believe in facts, science and truth. Hands off NOAA!
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Do you like getting mail? Thank a federal worker.
March 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Do you like getting mail? Thank a federal worker.
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Our dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees work every day to deliver vital services for the American people.
They are patriots with a commitment to public service — something Donald Trump will never understand.
They are patriots with a commitment to public service — something Donald Trump will never understand.
March 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Our dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees work every day to deliver vital services for the American people.
They are patriots with a commitment to public service — something Donald Trump will never understand.
They are patriots with a commitment to public service — something Donald Trump will never understand.
The VA plans to fire more than 70,000 employees who provide health care, burial services, and other benefits for our nation's veterans. 25% of VA employees are veterans themselves. Stars & Stripes reported on the fear and anger caused by these cuts: www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
March 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The VA plans to fire more than 70,000 employees who provide health care, burial services, and other benefits for our nation's veterans. 25% of VA employees are veterans themselves. Stars & Stripes reported on the fear and anger caused by these cuts: www.stripes.com/veterans/202...
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NOAA lost numerous extremely talented and committed scientist civil servants today. Their careers were committed to making all of our lives better: predicting weather and effects of climate change, monitoring and managing sustainable fisheries, and recovering endangered species. 🤬
NOAA lost numerous extremely talented and committed scientist civil servants today. Their careers were committed to making all of our lives better: predicting weather and effects of climate change, monitoring and managing sustainable fisheries, and recovering endangered species. 🤬
February 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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NOAA lost numerous extremely talented and committed scientist civil servants today. Their careers were committed to making all of our lives better: predicting weather and effects of climate change, monitoring and managing sustainable fisheries, and recovering endangered species. 🤬
NOAA lost numerous extremely talented and committed scientist civil servants today. Their careers were committed to making all of our lives better: predicting weather and effects of climate change, monitoring and managing sustainable fisheries, and recovering endangered species. 🤬
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This quote says it all, in a nutshell: “This loss of talent at NOAA is going to set the agency back years and compromise the integrity of missions that directly support human health and safety, economic prosperity and national security.”
The Trump administration has begun firing employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, one of the world’s premier centers for climate science.
Mass Layoffs Begin at NOAA
The cuts came just before a separate wave of departures was expected under the Trump administration’s so-called deferred resignation program.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
This quote says it all, in a nutshell: “This loss of talent at NOAA is going to set the agency back years and compromise the integrity of missions that directly support human health and safety, economic prosperity and national security.”
Yosemite Park Service employees unfurled a distress signal off El Capitan on Saturday to protest the termination of 1,000 National Park Service players, including 11 at Yosemite @altnps.bsky.social #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
February 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Yosemite Park Service employees unfurled a distress signal off El Capitan on Saturday to protest the termination of 1,000 National Park Service players, including 11 at Yosemite @altnps.bsky.social #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
In today’s @washingtonpost.com,
Scientists warn of long-term damage as Trump’s orders slow research. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
Scientists warn of long-term damage as Trump’s orders slow research. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
February 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In today’s @washingtonpost.com,
Scientists warn of long-term damage as Trump’s orders slow research. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
Scientists warn of long-term damage as Trump’s orders slow research. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
from @cnn.com:
Arielle Pines clocked 15 years of federal service before she was terminated from the VA. Despite her years of experience, she was classified as probationary bc of a recent lateral move. Arielle is a military spouse and the daughter of a disabled veteran. www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
Arielle Pines clocked 15 years of federal service before she was terminated from the VA. Despite her years of experience, she was classified as probationary bc of a recent lateral move. Arielle is a military spouse and the daughter of a disabled veteran. www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
February 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
from @cnn.com:
Arielle Pines clocked 15 years of federal service before she was terminated from the VA. Despite her years of experience, she was classified as probationary bc of a recent lateral move. Arielle is a military spouse and the daughter of a disabled veteran. www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
Arielle Pines clocked 15 years of federal service before she was terminated from the VA. Despite her years of experience, she was classified as probationary bc of a recent lateral move. Arielle is a military spouse and the daughter of a disabled veteran. www.cnn.com/2025/02/20/p...
Amy Paris, one of the highest ranking trans people to serve in federal government, has been laid off by the Trump administration
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She pioneered change over five presidencies. The Trump administration just fired her.
Amy Paris, a transgender official who worked at the highest levels of the federal government, suspects her termination was politically motivated.
19thnews.org
February 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
@politico’s Oriana Pawlyk and Sam Ogozalek report about the impacts of cuts at the FAA. Among those terminated include specialists who create the “highways in the sky” used by pilots and air traffic controllers.
#avaiationsafety #faa #publicservicestories
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
#avaiationsafety #faa #publicservicestories
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
February 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
@politico’s Oriana Pawlyk and Sam Ogozalek report about the impacts of cuts at the FAA. Among those terminated include specialists who create the “highways in the sky” used by pilots and air traffic controllers.
#avaiationsafety #faa #publicservicestories
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
#avaiationsafety #faa #publicservicestories
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise Cheung resigned from the Department of Justice on Tuesday rather than approve an investigation she felt lacked sufficient evidence, according to reporting from the @washingtonpost.com. Cheung had worked at DOJ for more than 24 years.
#publicservicestories
#publicservicestories
February 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise Cheung resigned from the Department of Justice on Tuesday rather than approve an investigation she felt lacked sufficient evidence, according to reporting from the @washingtonpost.com. Cheung had worked at DOJ for more than 24 years.
#publicservicestories
#publicservicestories
Protecting our nation’s food system.
Supporting the U.S. dairy industry.
Training dogs used by law enforcement officers.
All this important work was being done by now-fired federal employees.
#publicservicestories
Supporting the U.S. dairy industry.
Training dogs used by law enforcement officers.
All this important work was being done by now-fired federal employees.
#publicservicestories
More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.
A military vet and a scientist were securing America's food system. Trump fired them
More than 10,000 federal employees who had yet to complete their probationary periods have been fired by the Trump administration, including those who work to protect American agriculture.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Protecting our nation’s food system.
Supporting the U.S. dairy industry.
Training dogs used by law enforcement officers.
All this important work was being done by now-fired federal employees.
#publicservicestories
Supporting the U.S. dairy industry.
Training dogs used by law enforcement officers.
All this important work was being done by now-fired federal employees.
#publicservicestories
Sending you strength. Thank you for sharing your story & for your service. 🇺🇸 #publicservicestories
Eight months ago, I packed up my life and moved across the country for a job with USDA. After seven years of study and training, I was excited to use the skills I had developed—and excited to serve my country in a way that mattered—protecting our nation’s food crops from insect pests. (1)
February 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sending you strength. Thank you for sharing your story & for your service. 🇺🇸 #publicservicestories
On a cold and snowy Valentine’s Day, Education Park Ranger Brian Gibbs @theardentadventure.bsky.social lost his dream job with the National Park Service. He was a dedicated civil servant whose performance reviews said he “exceeds expectations.” #publicservicestories
February 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
On a cold and snowy Valentine’s Day, Education Park Ranger Brian Gibbs @theardentadventure.bsky.social lost his dream job with the National Park Service. He was a dedicated civil servant whose performance reviews said he “exceeds expectations.” #publicservicestories
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten demonstrates what integrity looks like by resigning his post rather than dismiss federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. #publicservicestories #civilservicestrong
February 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten demonstrates what integrity looks like by resigning his post rather than dismiss federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. #publicservicestories #civilservicestrong
Today’s Washington Post profiles former CFPB worker Julie Margetta Morgan who discusses the work her fired colleagues did on behalf of the American people including protecting them from scammers and helping them remove inaccurate information from their credit reports.
February 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Today’s Washington Post profiles former CFPB worker Julie Margetta Morgan who discusses the work her fired colleagues did on behalf of the American people including protecting them from scammers and helping them remove inaccurate information from their credit reports.
This story is excerpted from a Reddit post:
"I'm a Federal Employee at Social Security, here's a little about my job...
We help the most vulnerable populations in our communities, be it the elderly, the infirmed, or the unfortunate."
Read the full story here: www.reddit.com/r/self/comme...
"I'm a Federal Employee at Social Security, here's a little about my job...
We help the most vulnerable populations in our communities, be it the elderly, the infirmed, or the unfortunate."
Read the full story here: www.reddit.com/r/self/comme...
February 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This story is excerpted from a Reddit post:
"I'm a Federal Employee at Social Security, here's a little about my job...
We help the most vulnerable populations in our communities, be it the elderly, the infirmed, or the unfortunate."
Read the full story here: www.reddit.com/r/self/comme...
"I'm a Federal Employee at Social Security, here's a little about my job...
We help the most vulnerable populations in our communities, be it the elderly, the infirmed, or the unfortunate."
Read the full story here: www.reddit.com/r/self/comme...