Stories of Public Service
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Stories of Public Service
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There are more than 2 million federal employees who serve the American people. These are their stories.

If you are interested in sharing a story of public service, please message me via DM or Signal: (202) 615-2447.
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.
April 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
What a hero looks like.

📸: J. Scott Applewhite, @apnews.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
They've removed all the guardrails. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories #doge
March 11, 2025 at 12:57 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...
March 6, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
In today’s @washingtonpost.com,
Scientists warn of long-term damage as Trump’s orders slow research. #federalemployeesmatter #publicservicestories
February 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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...
February 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
@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...
February 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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
February 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
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
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
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...
February 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM