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The treatment of feds, including attacks on their unions, is unprecedented. AFSA’s Sharon Papp shares what she’s seeing & why it’s so concerning.
Learn about what's happening to federal employee unions on Nov. 20 at 1 pm ET with AFSA, AFGE & Georgetown University experts. afsa.org/war-federal-...
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
With the dismantling of USAID and weakening of our diplomatic corps, adversaries like China are taking the opportunity to flex their soft power. See what's at stake and how you can help: www.servicedisrupted.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
America is growing more protectionist, and our adversaries are taking notice.
July 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
1,353 public servants are no longer at the State Department.

They were RIFed while preventing fraud, supporting U.S. citizens, and advancing diplomacy.

Now, some are speaking out anonymously about the work that’s been disrupted and what’s at stake for America.
July 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“You are true patriots."
Even as the U.S. is gutting its diplomatic workforce, we want to underscore to our RIF'd friends & colleagues: your work matters, your service has been indispensable, you’ll be missed.
Professor Reich joins us to share a message of support in the face of these reckless cuts
July 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"We're shooting ourselves in the foot," Voice of America's Steve Herman (@newsguy.bsky.social) on what's at stake when diplomacy is dismantled.

Watch the full recording from our Service Disrupted roundtable discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_STb...
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"I saw how you saved lives."

As we mourn the dismantling of USAID it is important to remember the contributions, immense talent, and unwavering dedication of our development colleagues.

Dr. @agawande.bsky.social witnessed that work firsthand.
July 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM