Protecting Public Employees

COMMENTARY | Confronting the Rise of Authoritarianism

by Tim Whitehouse | November 6, 2025
The the fate of our work protecting public employees and the environment is dependent on our ability to combat the rise in authoritarianism and promote democratic values in our country ...

Unpaid Federal Employees Denied Time Off to Vote

by PEER | November 3, 2025
Trump Reversal of Time-Off Policy Aggravates Shutdown Inequities ...

COMMENTARY | What RIF Notices Mean for Federal Employees

by Guest Contributor | October 20, 2025
Mass firings won’t meaningfully reduce the federal budget, but they will strip federal agencies of invaluable expertise and leadership ...

COMMENTARY | Shutdown Could Provide Glimpse into the Future of Public Lands

by Kaylee Rodriguez | October 9, 2025
The Department of Interior is gearing up to slash its workforce, and as past shutdowns indicate, this means danger ahead for our parks and public lands ...

Webinar | Environmental Protection, Public Service, and the Rise of Authoritarianism

by PEER | October 7, 2025
Listen in on an important, engaging and interactive discussion on the threats to environmental protection and public employees during the rise of authoritarianism and explore how we in the environmental movement can be more effective in our work ...
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