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Dear Civil Servant

Share your story

Thank you for sharing your story. Your experience is important in shedding light on the challenges civil servants have faced. Your responses will help us advocate for integrity, fairness, and transparency in government. Please respond to the following questions in as much detail as you feel comfortable with. We will never attach your name to stories that you share here, unless express consent is received.

First name

Last name

Email

Optional. In case you'd like us to follow up.

Phone number

Optional. In case you'd like us to follow up.

Current or Former Agency/Department

Job Title

Years of Service in Government

Experience under the current Trump administration

What is the adverse employment action you faced?

Select all that apply

Laid off/Part of a Reduction In Force (RIF)

Demoted or reassigned to a different role/department

Pressured to resign

Harassed or retaliated against

Witness to improper/illegal actions

Witness to efforts to undermine the work of your agency

Other – please describe below

Can you describe what happened?

What reason, if any, was given for your dismissal, demotion, or mistreatment?

Impact & reflections

How did this experience impact you personally and professionally?

What impact will this action have on the American people?

What message would you want the public to know about civil servants and the work you were doing?

We will never use your name or identifying details without your explicit consent.

Are you open to sharing your story publicly?

Yes, with my name.

Yes, but anonymously.

No, I prefer to keep my story confidential.

Would you be willing to speak with journalists, lawmakers, or advocacy groups about your experience?

Yes

No

Maybe, with more information

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

Thank you! We value your story and are grateful you took the time to share it.

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