Reddit Becomes a Lifeline for Federal Workers Scared of Losing Their Jobs

Reddit Becomes a Lifeline for Federal Workers Scared of Losing Their Jobs
The online forum’s pseudonymity lets them vent, share information and find solace. Unpaid moderators, like David Carson, are working overtime to keep up.
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