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We the Builders is a nonprofit civic tech project committed to exposing what's happening in the federal government and planning ahead to rebuild the federal government.
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We're excited for this conference put on by @aigadc.bsky.social and will be there to represent.

Early registration is open, so join us!

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AIGA DC DotGov 2025
Design is a critical part of government — it touches services and experiences that are crucial to all of us as citizens. But it's hardly without challenge. Rules and regulations, antiquated technologi...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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You can print these here! www.ilrc.org/community-re...
October 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🛠 We the Builders need some rest.
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August 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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What the FORK?! 🍴
Federal workers were blindsided by a late-night message that upended their jobs, their unions, and their sleep. It was panic-inducing, and it was by design.

Read the latest installment of "Tired, But Still Here" open.substack.com/pub/altusds/...
Black-and-white photo of construction workers lying down on a steel beam high above New York City, echoing the famous “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” image. Over the photo, large neon-yellow text reads “TIRED.” A black-and-pink bar across the middle says “But Still Here: a Federal Worker’s Story.” In the bottom right corner, small text reads “Installment 04.”
July 31, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Religion is a deeply personal topic. Federal workplaces should be neutral. But a new Trump memo blurs that line, big time.

Prayer groups, supervisor-led faith convos, and no guardrails?
What could go wrong?

🛠️ More here: bit.ly/44QqkV1
A copy machine sits against a red wall in a federal office. Above it is a bulletin board with a gold cross, the U.S. government seal, a sticky note that says "WWJD?," and a handwritten sign reading “Prayer Meeting Tuesdays at noon.” The graphic includes the We the Builders logo in the top right corner and a bold headline at the bottom: “PRAYER AT THE PRINTER: When Faith and Federal Workplaces Collide.”
July 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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After years of telework, the order came: full-time return to office. No desks. No chairs. No soap. The contracts were gone. The union was gutted. And the workers who held it all together? Being pushed out.

Read Installment #3 of Tired, But Still Here ⤵️

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A vintage-style painting of a red-haired woman in a long black dress lying on a green couch, looking exhausted with one arm stretched out and a book resting in her other hand. Bold neon yellow text across the bottom reads “TIRED.” A pink stripe runs through the middle with the subtitle “But Still Here: a Federal Worker’s Story” in smaller text. In the lower right corner, it says “Installment 03.” The tone is both dramatic and weary, matching the exhaustion expressed in the article.
July 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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This new article from @propublica.org is chilling.

www.propublica.org/article/trum...
July 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Day 1: hiring freeze
Day 2: civil rights disintegrated

'Tired But Still Here' is the story of a federal worker watching their life’s work get erased, and refusing to stop serving.

These aren’t headlines. They’re real people.

Read Installment 2:
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Tired, But Still Here: A Federal Worker's Story
Second installment
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July 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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When disaster strikes, real people show up. We talked with veteran FEMA staff about Texas flooding, the politics of disaster response, and why fewer resources + more pressure = more risk for everyone.

Their insights are sobering & essential
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When Disaster Strikes, Who Shows Up?
Inside FEMA’s mission, the growing challenges, and the people who refuse to give up.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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For those affected by flooding in Texas, FEMA and the federal government are offering assistance.

➡️ There’s a $750 grant for affected households in Kerr County
➡️ You may be eligible for further relief
Visit fema.gov/disaster/4879#help-families or call the number below.

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A photo of severe flood damage showing a collapsed road and bridge surrounded by debris and muddy water. Heavy machinery and workers are present at the scene, with people standing on the broken pavement observing the damage. Below the photo, bold white text on a black background reads: “HELP IS AVAILABLE: 800-621-3362”. In the bottom right corner is a transparent We The Builders logo.
July 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Fireworks feel hollow this year? You’re not alone.

America was founded on big ideas and deep contradictions. But people have always chosen to fight for something better.

Grit. Resistance. Hope. That’s worth honoring too. Read more:

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Grit and Contradiction
America has always been complicated
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July 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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This 4th of July, fired federal workers from 16 agencies recite the Oath of Office they took on day one.

Their jobs were ended or undermined beyond recognition. They chose integrity over compliance.

To every public servant: Thank you. 🇺🇸

🎥 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/mn11E...
I, Your Fired Fed, Do Solemnly Swear
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July 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The latest post at the @wethebuilders.bsky.social website is an essential read.

It describes how one person can experience normality even as their neighbor is subject to a police state. Between the lines, it also reveals how we've been living in a dual reality for years. 🧵
Are we living in a police state? | We the Builders
Living in a police state might not feel any different if you aren't being targeted. It might not feel oppressive if you have the right to due process. You may not feel repressed if you still exercise ...
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June 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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This is why we do what we do. Help us keep going:
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June 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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This seems like a perfect task for @wethebuilders.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The numbers speak for themselves. We’re tracking what matters, filling in what’s being erased, and building what comes next.

🔥 If you value our work, help us keep going: givebutter.com/WTB

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Three months. 41 posts. 16 newsletters. 20 timeline events. Thousands of readers. And we’re just getting started.
Here's what we've built—and where we're headed next: https://bit.ly/3SjAzKo

#WeTheBuilders #CivicTech #BuiltToServe #AltGov
May 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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If RFK Jr. won’t fight for public health, we will. But we can’t do it without your help.

👉 givebutter.com/WTB
May 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM