Feds for Democracy

Feds for Democracy Zoom meeting Screenshot by Millie Weaver

Feds for Democracy was a group of federal employees who resisted the presidency of Donald Trump.,

Shut Down DC Mass Mail

On October 27, 2020, Shut Down DC sent a mass email advertising the Feds for Democracy call scheduled for October 28, 2020.

On October 27, 2020, Shut Down DC sent a mass email advertising the Feds for Democracy and Democracy Kitchen call scheduled for October 28, 2020.

"Federal workers play a key role in upholding democratic values for the entire country. Millions of workers across the country are in the federal service and take an oath to uphold the US Constitution, and millions more support federal government efforts as support staff, fellows, and researchers.

On Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30pm join Feds for Democracy and Democracy Kitchen for a workshop on Democracy Defense Options for Federal Workers.

This is a workshop for federal employees, contractors, and others working in the Federal Government who are concerned about their rights as citizens and about their roles in the workplace to defend the Constitution and protect a fair election. Through discussions with experts and an interactive action planning session, participants will know what their options are for defending democracy in the workplace if Trump refuses to concede the election and will leave with specific, actionable plans for different scenarios. We will focus on the 2020 election but may also address other topics such as recent executive orders.

Zoom Call Before the 2020 Election

Shut Down DC described the Feds for Democracy and Democracy Kitchen call:,

"Have you ever wondered how you would defend the US from unconstitutional power grabs? A coup? As we approach the 2020 election, it’s important to be aware of what election norms exist and what behaviors constitute a deviation from democratic norms. Federal workers play a key role in upholding democratic values for the entire country. Millions of workers across the country are in the federal service and take an oath to uphold the US Constitution, and millions more support federal government efforts as support staff, fellows, and researchers. All are welcome to attend this webinar to learn about federal worker rights to defend democratic institutions from unconstitutional power grabs and how to take action to choose democracy.

Attendees

From an X thread by Reporter & Independent Journalist Millie Weaver posted on January 24, 2024:

"Although many of the "Feds for Democracy" Zoom call participants had anonymized their names, many did not. Here's a list of those we have identified so far":

Hosts and Speakers

• Laura Adams - USAID, United States Agency for International Development, PHD Sociology, Pact, AAAS
• Nadine Bloch - Direct Action Network, Rukus Society, ShutDown DC, Beautifultrouble.org.
• Maria J. Stephan - US Department of State, US Institute of Peace, Council on Foreign Relations, Atlantic Council, Horizons Project
• Maddy Salzman, Department of Energy, Earth Advantage, Inflation Reduction Act, Union
• Sarah Starrett - US Department Of Labor Attorney, AFGE Attorney,
• Jodi Vittori - George Town Professor, Air Force Lt. Col., Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, Transparency International, RUSI, NED, Global Witness
• Lara Robb - Analyst - DHS CISA, FDA
• Joseph "Chip" Hughes US Department Of Labor, NIEHS
• Robert Schafer - Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Presidential Management DHS, HHS, U.S. Department of Defense, National Security Council, Law Clerk Senate Judiciary Committee
• Barabara Dale Brookings Institute
• Neil Levine - USAID, DRG Center, Legislative Assistant (D) Ed Feighan, National Defense University, Director of the Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation, Effective Institution Platform Project, Center for Excellence on Democracy,
• Benjamin Abrams - Rise Of The Masses, Political Sociologist UCL, Contention, ECPR
• Annie Danger Democracy At Work Institute, Trans Porn Star *GRAPHIC Game Theory Art, Abolitionist Visions, Interview, Resistance Artist
• Collin Rees - Oil Change International, White House Council on Environmental Quality (Obama)
• Adam Hasz- Department of Energy, MIT, SustainUS, NexGen Climate
• Joel Richard - Smithsonian (Lead Web Developer), DLF Forum
• Tim Nafziger - Congruity Works, Ojai Valley Green Coalition, Watershed Discipleship, Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ)
• Chris Dols - Army Corps Of Engineers, IFPTE Local 98 Union President
• Heriberto Leon - EPA, University of Houston Dean, Loyola University Dean
• Andrea Crooms - Senior Advisor EERE, DC Water Board Member, Prince George's County Department of the Environment,
• Michael Beer - Non-Violence International, Peace Brigade International, ACC, Federation, Task Force in Governance and Election Reform, TIGER,
• Margaret Alkon - Assistance Regional Council EPA,
• Tiana Litwak - US Department of Agriculture, Litwak Illustration, American Society For Collective Rights, Smithsonian Institute Illustrator
• Charles Paidock - GSA, NFFE, Independent Voters of Illinois, War Resisters League, Chicago Greens, National Federation of Federal Employees, Citizens Taking Action,
• Bill Ragen - Service Employees International Union, ShutDown DC
• Shavondalyn Givens - DEI (ESG), NASA (DEI), ACLU
• Rosarie Tucci - USAID, US Institute of Peace, Obama National Security Council/Executive Office, UNICEF, United Nations
• Elizabeth Wieand - US Dep. HHS, PFRH, The National Abortion Federation,
• Rachel Goldstein - Energy Innovation, 350.org, Solar Energy Industries Association, Green Corps