Laura G
@seltzerlover.bsky.social
thehill.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Title X is a program that helps women get things like birth control & cancer screenings.
It was established under RICHARD NIXON. The decision to essentially abolish this office has nothing to do with the shutdown.
This is just another attack on women's basic health care.
It was established under RICHARD NIXON. The decision to essentially abolish this office has nothing to do with the shutdown.
This is just another attack on women's basic health care.
HHS Appears to be Cutting Its Entire Family Planning Office
Almost every member of the Office of Population Affairs lost email access and is unable to tell if they were laid off, workers told NOTUS.
www.notus.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Title X is a program that helps women get things like birth control & cancer screenings.
It was established under RICHARD NIXON. The decision to essentially abolish this office has nothing to do with the shutdown.
This is just another attack on women's basic health care.
It was established under RICHARD NIXON. The decision to essentially abolish this office has nothing to do with the shutdown.
This is just another attack on women's basic health care.
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The Peace Summit in Egypt, and Shutdown Lessons From U.S.A.I.D.
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The Peace Summit in Egypt, and Shutdown Lessons From U.S.A.I.D.
Podcast Episode · The Daily · 10/14/2025 · 37m
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October 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Peace Summit in Egypt, and Shutdown Lessons From U.S.A.I.D.
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Even during COVID, we didn’t see this many ambassadorship vacancies.
When the U.S. falters, our adversaries are quick to step in:
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
When the U.S. falters, our adversaries are quick to step in:
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Trump is breaking US diplomacy, State Department staffers say
More than 60 ambassadorships don’t even have a nominee, while diplomats are told they’re being evaluated on their “fidelity.”
www.politico.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Even during COVID, we didn’t see this many ambassadorship vacancies.
When the U.S. falters, our adversaries are quick to step in:
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
When the U.S. falters, our adversaries are quick to step in:
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!
We’re planning a relaunch of our merch store.
Share your opinion of these slogans & any new ideas!
1. You don’t have to be a diplomat to stand with diplomacy
2. Loyal to the Constitution
3. Smart diplomacy prevents dumb wars
4. USA Needs USAID!
5. Strong diplomacy = Strong USA
We’re planning a relaunch of our merch store.
Share your opinion of these slogans & any new ideas!
1. You don’t have to be a diplomat to stand with diplomacy
2. Loyal to the Constitution
3. Smart diplomacy prevents dumb wars
4. USA Needs USAID!
5. Strong diplomacy = Strong USA
September 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!
We’re planning a relaunch of our merch store.
Share your opinion of these slogans & any new ideas!
1. You don’t have to be a diplomat to stand with diplomacy
2. Loyal to the Constitution
3. Smart diplomacy prevents dumb wars
4. USA Needs USAID!
5. Strong diplomacy = Strong USA
We’re planning a relaunch of our merch store.
Share your opinion of these slogans & any new ideas!
1. You don’t have to be a diplomat to stand with diplomacy
2. Loyal to the Constitution
3. Smart diplomacy prevents dumb wars
4. USA Needs USAID!
5. Strong diplomacy = Strong USA
Anonymously because they fear retaliation for speaking out.
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.
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 5:07 PM
Anonymously because they fear retaliation for speaking out.
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“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
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
“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
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
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"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.
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
"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.
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.
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Nobody knows what’s going to happen at State but this rally is going forward because we need to point out what a bad idea it is to fire 2000 democracy and other experts and potentially replace them with inexperienced lackeys. See you there!
🚨🚨🚨 ALERT: In direct violation of a court order, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is moving forward with firing thousands of State Department employees and eliminating several offices on Friday, June 27. BUT WE'RE FIGHTING BACK. Join us tmw at 11am at 22nd & C.
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www.govexec.com/workforce/20... (1/)
June 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Nobody knows what’s going to happen at State but this rally is going forward because we need to point out what a bad idea it is to fire 2000 democracy and other experts and potentially replace them with inexperienced lackeys. See you there!
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Be prepared for the unexpected.
In this time of heightened uncertainty for Foreign Service members, it’s essential to have critical paperwork ready in case of a sudden workplace separation.
Here’s our comprehensive checklist of what you’ll want to have on hand: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag
In this time of heightened uncertainty for Foreign Service members, it’s essential to have critical paperwork ready in case of a sudden workplace separation.
Here’s our comprehensive checklist of what you’ll want to have on hand: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag
June 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Be prepared for the unexpected.
In this time of heightened uncertainty for Foreign Service members, it’s essential to have critical paperwork ready in case of a sudden workplace separation.
Here’s our comprehensive checklist of what you’ll want to have on hand: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag
In this time of heightened uncertainty for Foreign Service members, it’s essential to have critical paperwork ready in case of a sudden workplace separation.
Here’s our comprehensive checklist of what you’ll want to have on hand: afsa.org/virtual-go-bag
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Diplomacy and development are under threat. We’re tracking the chaos and pushing for change in our new Service Disrupted newsletter.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Sign up now: bit.ly/3FVppcl
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Sign up now: bit.ly/3FVppcl
June 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Diplomacy and development are under threat. We’re tracking the chaos and pushing for change in our new Service Disrupted newsletter.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Sign up now: bit.ly/3FVppcl
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Sign up now: bit.ly/3FVppcl
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Advocacy. Legal support. Resources. Just a few of the benefits your AFSA membership provides.
Agencies still aren’t processing dues—convert to direct pay to ensure your membership remains active.
Start by visiting afsa.org. Questions? Email us at member@afsa.org
Agencies still aren’t processing dues—convert to direct pay to ensure your membership remains active.
Start by visiting afsa.org. Questions? Email us at member@afsa.org
June 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Advocacy. Legal support. Resources. Just a few of the benefits your AFSA membership provides.
Agencies still aren’t processing dues—convert to direct pay to ensure your membership remains active.
Start by visiting afsa.org. Questions? Email us at member@afsa.org
Agencies still aren’t processing dues—convert to direct pay to ensure your membership remains active.
Start by visiting afsa.org. Questions? Email us at member@afsa.org
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AFSA's State VP Hui Jun Tina Wong knows what it’s like to fear speaking out. After fleeing a communist regime, she became a U.S. diplomat & defender of democracy. In the June issue of the "Foreign Service Journal," she shares what’s at stake if we stay silent. Read it: afsa.org/speaking-abo...
June 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
AFSA's State VP Hui Jun Tina Wong knows what it’s like to fear speaking out. After fleeing a communist regime, she became a U.S. diplomat & defender of democracy. In the June issue of the "Foreign Service Journal," she shares what’s at stake if we stay silent. Read it: afsa.org/speaking-abo...
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NEW: An EPA complaint filed under the Biden administration alleged that a harmful disinfectant was being used without proper protection at an ICE facility in California.
Last week, the case — filed against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor — was dropped without explanation.
Last week, the case — filed against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor — was dropped without explanation.
EPA Drops Legal Case Against the GEO Group, a Major Trump Donor, Over Its Misuse of Harmful Chemicals in ICE Facilities
A complaint filed under the Biden administration alleged that on more than 1,000 occasions in 2022 and 2023, the GEO Group had its employees use the disinfectant, which causes irreversible eye damage ...
www.propublica.org
June 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
NEW: An EPA complaint filed under the Biden administration alleged that a harmful disinfectant was being used without proper protection at an ICE facility in California.
Last week, the case — filed against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor — was dropped without explanation.
Last week, the case — filed against the GEO Group, a major Trump donor — was dropped without explanation.
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We have questions ...
US State Department cable says agency using AI to help staff job panels
The U.S. State Department will use an artificial intelligence chatbot to help it select the people who will perform annual reviews of promotions and moves, according to a cable issued Monday and reviewed by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We have questions ...
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Jumping on the trend here .. you will never get us to believe any of this rhetoric. What Foreign Service propaganda are you NOT falling for? Let us know!
June 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Jumping on the trend here .. you will never get us to believe any of this rhetoric. What Foreign Service propaganda are you NOT falling for? Let us know!
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The Foreign Service is intentionally apolitical.
Its members swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and serve the foreign policy of any sitting president—showing the world that America is a steady, reliable partner.
More fast facts: ServiceDisrupted.org
Its members swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and serve the foreign policy of any sitting president—showing the world that America is a steady, reliable partner.
More fast facts: ServiceDisrupted.org
May 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Foreign Service is intentionally apolitical.
Its members swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and serve the foreign policy of any sitting president—showing the world that America is a steady, reliable partner.
More fast facts: ServiceDisrupted.org
Its members swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and serve the foreign policy of any sitting president—showing the world that America is a steady, reliable partner.
More fast facts: ServiceDisrupted.org