Public Service

We're not done yet | 18F

The U.S. government's digital transformation team 18F was abruptly terminated on March 1, 2025, despite previous praise from leadership as the 'gold standard' of civic tech. Critical government technology projects with NOAA, Department of State, and IRS were halted without transition planning, following similar cuts to the US Digital Service.

We are the builders

Federal employees share their experiences building digital tools that millions of Americans use daily for government services. These builders have worked behind the scenes to improve accessibility to tax filing, veterans' benefits, and various crisis-response initiatives, while emphasizing their commitment to public service over political entities.