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ALT gov account. ALT. Not an official DHS account (if they even have one). Fmr/Retired Gov employee. Post about DHS & gov news & other related topics. I swear a lot. #Altgov Discl: Not an official spokesperson for DHS. All opinions my own. Again, ALT.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · Apr 27

New to Bluesky? Want to find all the #AltGov accounts in one neat package? Here we are!

go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d

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Mad Houser/AltHUD @madhouser.altgov.info · 12h

AFGE already filed a suit about the RIFs against OMB:

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO,
et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
UNITED STATES OFFICE OF
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, et al.,
Defendants.

Case No. 3:25-cv-08302-SI

AFGE Local 476 @afge476.bsky.social · 3d

AFGE Local 476 says this -

White House and OMB - Federal workers are patriots. We don’t run from a fight.

Congress - Get to the damn table.

Start governing for the people, not against them.

AFGE Local 476 isn’t backing down.

Congress shouldn’t either.

#UnionPower #TrumpShutdown #AFGE476

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 12h

You misspelled "twat".

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 12h

"I reject your reality and replace it with my own!"

(Apologies to Adam Savage of MythBusters)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

Seems like the IRS is trying to dirty delete the email saying all employees would receive backpay once the shutdown was over.

You want a fight? You've found it.

We're not backing down, and we know the attempts to deny furloughed feds backpay is illegal.

federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

IRS backtracks on back pay guarantee for furloughed employees

An IRS employee told Federal News Network that earlier guidance emailed to employees on Wednesday was automatically deleted from their inboxes by Thursday.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 13h

Oooh, is there a local pipe band willing to indulge in a little good trouble?

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 13h

Ooooooh...!

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 14h

If you are a federal employee fired via RIF notice or want to share information about misconduct in the Administration, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov wants to hear your story. We will protect all whistleblowers' personal information.

www.hsgac.senate.gov/contact/demo...

Anonymous Whistleblower Disclosure Form - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

“*” indicates required fields Title—Mr.Mrs.Ms.Mr. and Mrs.MissDr.Dr. and Mrs.Dr. and Mr.AdmiralCaptainChief Master SergeantColonelCommanderCorporalFatherGeneralLieutenantLieutenant ColonelMajorMaster ...

www.hsgac.senate.gov

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 14h

Remember the vuvuzelas from the 2010 World Cup? Those need to make a comeback.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 14h

Don't threaten me with a good time!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

Our nation's federal employees are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet.

They make sure we have clean water.

They protect us from financial fraud.

They provide healthcare to our communities.

They make our government actually work for people.

Do not forget this.

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 14h

We could change the lyrics!

Wheels on the ICE bus go round and round, etc.
Kristi Noem asks, "Where's your ID?", etc.
ICE agent yells, "Hands up, lie down!", etc.
Detention camp's getting way too full, etc.
ICE plane flying to Uganda, etc.

I mean, the sky's the limit!

Pat, aka Auntie Phaa 👵 @four-torpedoes.bsky.social · 15h

Wheels On The Bus!!

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 15h

Was Noem cosplaying as an "undercover" ICE agent?

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Alt DHS @altdhs.altgov.info · 15h

Baby Shark, Finger Family - any repetitive child's song sung loudly would be awesome.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 16h

I wonder if all the Portland protesters could sing Baby Shark on repeat … that might just be enough to drive the ICE agents away.

I love that a shark has joined the resistance!

A blue costumed shark at the Portland protests

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16h

Federal workers: If you were impacted by the Trump administration's just-announced mass layoffs, our reporters are here to listen.

We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your privacy seriously.

Here's how to get in touch securely 👇

How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica

Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.

propublica.org

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 18h

Alright, between Qatari air bases and RIFs and Congress staying out of session until the day AFTER the No Kings protest--which is suss AF as far as I'm concerned– there's a rather large matter of escalation in rhetoric in the Halls of Fascism.

🧵

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 22h

The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.

Seems bad?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 23h

Good morning ppl! Day 10 of the GOP shitdown and it’s Federal Fuckery Friday! What will this day hold? What will it hold.

marge simpson is talking to maggie simpson who is sitting on a chair

Alt: marge simpson is talking to maggie simpson who is sitting on a chair

media.tenor.com

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AltTaxPro @alttaxpro.altgov.info · 1d

Every day, I support the courage it takes to live authentically & show up as your whole self.

In celebration of #NationalComingOutDay I honor all who are out, thinking about coming out, or think they never could.

I am an #Ally
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🩷🤍💙