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A group of current and former federal employees launched "We the Builders," a website allowing government workers to anonymously share stories about DOGE's dismantling of agencies and accessing sensitive citizens’ data.

Unlike existing social media forums, it offers whistleblowers a secure platform for workers fearful of sharing experiences, with submissions vetted for accuracy.

Organizers hope it empowers federal workers and raises awareness of DOGE’s impact.

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[–] [email protected] 100 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well, Elon did say he wanted to get the Federal workers to be more active.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 month ago

"No! Not like that!"

[–] [email protected] 72 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Awesome idea from the workers.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I dunno, this could be a trap. They say the posts will be verified but it would likely be verified by someone not fired, some of which are completely on board with the mass firings.

I'd be hesitant to "anonymously" submit, TBH

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago

Seeing how they just seem to use sledgehammers as their main tool, I think you’re giving them too much credit. Also it’s not a government website, it’s public.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

Corroboration does not require talking to the perpetrators. Newspapers do it all the time.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Almost like workers in general should organize like this more often…

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

One Big Union.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

Interesting that anyone would downvote your comment.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

One of the reasons I hate Musk is his besmirching the memory of that shiba inu.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 weeks ago

Fascists co-opt all the good shit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

I have two Shiba Inus and I now refuse to call them doge at all. I used to use it jokingly and to explain to people on walks that asked about them but not anymore!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 weeks ago

So ~~USDS~~ DOGE sees a mass resignation and suddenly a professionally done webpage for leak sharing is put up... That can't be a coincidence.

I like it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

Anonymous truths shine where DOGE's 'transparency' casts shadows.

😺😺😺

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago

I wonder who will be fired next.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

And the only social media they use is Instagram and twitter 🙄

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Am I missing something? 👀

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Ty for pointing that out. I scrolled to the bottom of the page and only saw the ig and twitter logos