Alt US Digital Service
@altusds.altgov.info
The official resistance team of the U.S. Digital Service. We are the Builders. #AltGov Send your stories: submissions@wethebuilders.org https://www.wethebuilders.org/ https://givebutter.com/WTB
@wethebuilders.org and our friends at @civictechallies.bsky.social and @publicgood.tech reflected on how this admin is impacting public interest technology. Check it out: www.wethebuilders.org/posts/one-ye... Our leaders spoke at @chihacknight.org last week too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSki...
This tweet from Big Balls says the new “Tech Force” website is their first using the “America Design System.” Here are just a few reasons why that sucks. 🧵
As someone who works with (and contributed to) USWDS and several of it's agency-specific forks, the NDS is truly an insult to the incredible work of teams at @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, GSA and others who have spent a decade creating one of the best design systems in the world.
Matt Henry 🥄@matthenry.fyi · 8mo agoThis tweet from Big Balls says the new “Tech Force” website is their first using the “America Design System.” Here are just a few reasons why that sucks. 🧵
Probably this? trumpaccounts.gov
Jumpstart the American Dream
Each Trump Account provides eligible children with a $1,000 gift courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Learn more on December 17th.
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Yashar Ali 🐘@yasharali.bsky.social · 8mo agoPresident Trump says he's addressing the nation from the White House tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Chuck is a true hero who wants to serve Maryland. He's building a campaign around true public service. If you have it in your budget to give to someone who will truly serve the people, please help.
Chuck for Maryland@chuck4md.bsky.social · 9mo agoFellow Civil Servants, We took an oath to protect and defend against all enemies foreign AND domestic. I'm still working to serve, but I need your help. Please come support us with a donation, and help me continue to be a voice for us all. www.chuck4md.com #standtogether #feds #service #oath
EXCLUSIVE: DOGE whistleblower and former SSA Chief Data Officer Chuck Borges is running for office. In his first interview since announcing his campaign for Maryland State Senate, he describes being sidelined at SSA + why government needs more technologists. www.wired.com/story/doge-w...
This DOGE Whistleblower Is Running for Office
WIRED spoke with Chuck Borges, the former SSA data chief turned DOGE whistleblower, who is running to represent southern Maryland in the state’s senate.
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Chuck Borges is an ethical, brave leader with a knack to understand complicated issues and find useful solutions. We're excited to see him run for office.
Chuck for Maryland@chuck4md.bsky.social · 9mo agoWe deserve leaders focused on small business, our farmers, and hard work over self-interest. That’s why I’m a candidate for MD-29 State Senate! Our movement is based on innovation, affordability, and growth. Join us! www.chuck4md.com #SOMD #innovation #solutions #Flip29 #VoteForChuck #Chuck4MD
Attention, Maryland #AltCitizens!! Right now we are all begging for people with a strong sense of ethics and a functioning spine to run for literally anything!! Well here you go!! Our very own SSA whistleblower who stood up to DOGE/this regime is running for your State Senate!!!! Go check him out!!❤️
Chuck for Maryland@chuck4md.bsky.social · 9mo agoWe deserve leaders focused on small business, our farmers, and hard work over self-interest. That’s why I’m a candidate for MD-29 State Senate! Our movement is based on innovation, affordability, and growth. Join us! www.chuck4md.com #SOMD #innovation #solutions #Flip29 #VoteForChuck #Chuck4MD
DC-based friends: come out and support hard working FEMA staff. Like all of us who have worked in civil service, they just want to do their (very critical) work in peace.
RebelFema@rebelfema.altgov.info · 10mo agoThis FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively. #FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
Day 15 of a government shutdown. 👀 What is our President doing? ❌ Negotiating a budget for government? NO ✅ Hosting a ballroom dinner at the White House? Yes 👑 Is this our “let them eat cake” moment? www.whitehouse.gov/live/
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Jason "Red5" Lyall@jaylyall.bsky.social · 10mo ago"All nine institutions must reject this proposal: it is a thinly veiled attack on academic freedom; it is a test case for whether Trumpists can get away with demanding loyalty oaths; it exceeds the president’s powers to begin with..." - @jwmueller-pu.bsky.social
By request. Let’s start a #furloughlife photo thread. Post photos of what you are doing on furlough. Went hiking? Show us. Went to a concert? Show us. Cleaned out garage? Show us that too! If you aren’t a fed employee, why not offer up some #FedEncouragement or #FedGratitude here.
Check out one of our co-founders on a podcast with @momsrising.org! It takes a village these days to ensure people get accurate health information.
MomsRising@momsrising.org · 10mo agoOn the radio show this week we dive into the downright dangerous misinformation the President is spreading about Tylenol and autism, and the many ways his administration is undermining public health w/ @firedbutfighting.bsky.social. https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
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! dotgovdesign.org
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...
dotgovdesign.org
Yes yes yes. Local elections can have meaningful impact on your life. The candidates are accessible and the issues affect you more closely. We're all busy, but these elections matter.
Alt National Archives@altnatarchives.altgov.info · 10mo agoThis Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
Many people noticed plainlanguage.gov was migrated to digital.gov/topics/plain..., where it has been *consolidated*. Our friends at @alt18f.bsky.social posted a version of the original content at plainlanguage.18f.org Unlike other sites that have disappeared, this one just changed.
plainlanguage.gov | Home
Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.
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This is 100% correct. If you don’t have documents proving legal status, we don’t issue an SSN. No SSN, no benefits. And we don’t just assume the documents are valid. Every applicant’s status is verified with immigration. Every. Single. Time. Period. Don’t believe their lies. Tell your friends.
@darren32359.bsky.social · 10mo ago
Here's an action you can take to support veterans and brave VA employees standing up for their care
Alt VA Comrades@alt-va-comrades.altgov.info · 10mo ago🚨 A group of brave freedom fighting VA employees stood up to raise the alarm about the current state of affairs at the #VA. PLEASE stand up and sign whether you are a VA employee, federal employee, #Vet, or individual who believes the truth must be heard. 🚨 actionnetwork.org/petitions/li...
1000+ civil servants are demanding a continuing resolution that lets us get back to work serving the public. We demand a bill that allows federal workers to fully serve you, or nothing! Federal Workers, add your voice below and at the link in bio! actionnetwork.org/forms/civil-...
Civil Servants Demand an End to Executive Overreach
Join federal workers from across the federal government as we urge Congress to pass nothing less than a continuing resolution (CR) that reasserts Congress's constitutional powers, upholds our democrac...
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Don't comply in advance. We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to. Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
This is a fucking good question, now isn't it? 🤔
Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · 11mo agoSo if anti-fascists are Trump’s political enemies, what does that make Trump?
Anti-fascism is the American way. My grandfather fought at Normandy. Against fascists. So unless you’re cool with calling the heroes of WWII terrorists, I’m gonna need all of us to be in agreement on this point. Because if we aren’t anti fascism, then we are for it. Make your choice. I made mine. ✊✊
AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲@altspaceforce.altgov.info · 11mo agoOn Dec 11, 1941, the United States officially entered the war in Europe to fight against fascism. They were anti-fascists. ~250k American soldiers laid down their lives to stop the fascists who were slaughtering innocent civilians by air & in camps. Antifa is the American way. Liberty depends on it.
I think the time has come for full on massive strikes and demonstrations. Every day, all day until Trump resigns or is impeached, convicted and removed. Every day we wait our freedoms are eroded more and more and soon we won't be allowed any freedom at all.
Real design in government should prioritize serving people, not flashy slogans and website animations. Check out our latest article about the Executive Order on federal design ⤵️ www.wethebuilders.org/posts/americ...
#AltCitizen assignment!!! Hey y’all!!!! @chuckborges5.bsky.social had a shit day today as a direct result of him prioritizing the security of our data over the fascist whims of the administration. Let’s show him some love!!! Drop a funny meme, pet pics, or just say thank you!!! And go follow him!!!!
elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars .
Alt: elvis presley is dancing in a black and white photo with a group of men playing drums and guitars. Thank you very much is printed at the bottom.
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When it takes a good engineer two days to recreate an accessible version "design studio" that DOGE people are extolling, you know the "design studio" sucks. May I present to you americabydesign.fail
America by Design Fail
Trump fired the best designers in the Federal Government
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re: americabydesign.gov So, instead of just doing nothing, aka letting the existing, staffed, cost-efficient, scaled, structured, tested, proven, award-winning, design-forward work of @alt18f.bsky.social, @altusds.altgov.info, Direct File, etc, continue, we get… this edgy, inaccessible mess. k.
After DOGE gutted our Digital Service/18F, these pitiful amateurs (check out their ugly code) bring back braggadocio and propaganda without actual expertise. It’s the Peter Principle Administration.
Alt US Digital Service@altusds.altgov.info · 12mo agoWe were already doing this. They fired ~20 of our designers on 2/14 and completely blew up @alt18f.bsky.social on 2/28. Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
We were already doing this. They fired ~20 of our designers on 2/14 and completely blew up @alt18f.bsky.social on 2/28. Then they install an engineer and create bad websites like this. Don't look at the code, you'll cry. They can't do anything well and they're acting like design is a new idea
Lynn Stahl@msbtterswrth.altgov.info · 12mo agoI've been stewing about this for a few days now but I just can't contain it anymore. what the fuck is this bullshit. americabydesign.gov
