This, all of it.
I don't think it's an exaggeration to say the psychological scars I have felt from the last six weeks as a federal civil servant will be with me for the rest of my professional career, if not the rest of my life. (Yes, I know that was the goal. It doesn't make it hurt any less.)
March 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This, all of it.
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For any current or former federal government employees who have been affected by the layoffs, Slate Plus is offering complimentary access for the next six months.
slate.com/fed-plus
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If you’re a federal employee—current or recently laid off—Slate Plus is free for six months.
Thousands of federal employees are facing job cuts—or working under growing uncertainty. Slate is offering them six months of Slate Plus for free.
slate.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
For any current or former federal government employees who have been affected by the layoffs, Slate Plus is offering complimentary access for the next six months.
slate.com/fed-plus
slate.com/fed-plus
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Woop woop!!! This Alt just hit 10k followers. To celebrate let's do a follow fo all our AltGov members.
Here to both keep you informed and to make it super weird. 🤓🥴🧐😇😂
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
Here to both keep you informed and to make it super weird. 🤓🥴🧐😇😂
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
February 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Woop woop!!! This Alt just hit 10k followers. To celebrate let's do a follow fo all our AltGov members.
Here to both keep you informed and to make it super weird. 🤓🥴🧐😇😂
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
Here to both keep you informed and to make it super weird. 🤓🥴🧐😇😂
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
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New from me:
The deferred resignation offer expires on Monday.
An open letter from a federal employee as they decide their future, plus thoughts and insights about the damage being done from other public servants.
Please read, and share.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-forced...
The deferred resignation offer expires on Monday.
An open letter from a federal employee as they decide their future, plus thoughts and insights about the damage being done from other public servants.
Please read, and share.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-forced...
The Forced Fork and the Choice to Stay
Hearing from federal government employees as they make sense of their future
donmoynihan.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New from me:
The deferred resignation offer expires on Monday.
An open letter from a federal employee as they decide their future, plus thoughts and insights about the damage being done from other public servants.
Please read, and share.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-forced...
The deferred resignation offer expires on Monday.
An open letter from a federal employee as they decide their future, plus thoughts and insights about the damage being done from other public servants.
Please read, and share.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-forced...
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‘Knitting is a lifeline’: young people turn to craft to cast off gloom
‘Knitting is a lifeline’: young people turn to craft to cast off gloom
A new generation of enthusiasts say they are putting down their phones and picking up needles
Eleanor Eden, 24, recently swapped a “pretty chronic social media addition” with crochet and knitting. During the Covid pandemic, it became “easy to spend all…
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
‘Knitting is a lifeline’: young people turn to craft to cast off gloom
Weekend sanity corner: figured out contrast cuffs/heels/toes on my csm! Added a couple dumpster fires in duplicate stitch because gotta stay on theme. Thanks @pacificknitco.bsky.social for the doodle! 🧶 #knitsky
February 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Weekend sanity corner: figured out contrast cuffs/heels/toes on my csm! Added a couple dumpster fires in duplicate stitch because gotta stay on theme. Thanks @pacificknitco.bsky.social for the doodle! 🧶 #knitsky
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For decades, America has been promoting checks and balances and the rule of law around the world. But now these principles are under assault in Washington, and nobody seems to know what to do.
February 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
For decades, America has been promoting checks and balances and the rule of law around the world. But now these principles are under assault in Washington, and nobody seems to know what to do.
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This. Is. Amazing. Finally, an ebook alternative for Amazon, but for independent bookstores. This is amazing for readers who want to be more intentional about where you're spending your money. 📖 #BookSky
Bookshop.org launches new e-book platform that exclusively supports local bookstores
Indie bookstores miss out on millions of e-book sales to big companies like Amazon. Bookshop.org's new platform could help them turn a new page.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
This. Is. Amazing. Finally, an ebook alternative for Amazon, but for independent bookstores. This is amazing for readers who want to be more intentional about where you're spending your money. 📖 #BookSky
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For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
February 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
For all federal employees:
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
Before you are locked out of your systems, ensure you have copies of unclassified performance appraisals, awards & other relevant personnel docs.
If you have access to your office, grab your more important personal items sooner rather than later.
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Very important from @alisonmgill.bsky.social:
All federal employees need to understand the grievance process if you’re placed on administrative leave other otherwise targeted by the administration.
There is a limited window for you to act, so please read this great guidance about how to proceed.
All federal employees need to understand the grievance process if you’re placed on administrative leave other otherwise targeted by the administration.
There is a limited window for you to act, so please read this great guidance about how to proceed.
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
open.substack.com
February 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Very important from @alisonmgill.bsky.social:
All federal employees need to understand the grievance process if you’re placed on administrative leave other otherwise targeted by the administration.
There is a limited window for you to act, so please read this great guidance about how to proceed.
All federal employees need to understand the grievance process if you’re placed on administrative leave other otherwise targeted by the administration.
There is a limited window for you to act, so please read this great guidance about how to proceed.
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This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM
This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.
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Let’s see how a photo looks up here on this new thing… 🧶♥️ Campari is my latest cardigan pattern, knit in Biches et Buches Le Gros Lambswool in Medium Red. You can modify it in a number of ways, or substitute my roomy sleeves for classic fitted ones. Find it on Ravelry or my website.
January 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Let’s see how a photo looks up here on this new thing… 🧶♥️ Campari is my latest cardigan pattern, knit in Biches et Buches Le Gros Lambswool in Medium Red. You can modify it in a number of ways, or substitute my roomy sleeves for classic fitted ones. Find it on Ravelry or my website.
Made socks with csm today to avoid the news. 🧦
January 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Made socks with csm today to avoid the news. 🧦
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January 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM