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Government Shutdown
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Government Shutdown
About Us
In a world that can feel chaotic and divided, we’re just everyday Americans—neighbors, parents, veterans, students, and small-business owners—brought together by a shared worry for our country and its people.
When the government shut down, we realized something was missing: a calm, factual space where anyone could check updates, understand what’s happening, and find help without wading through partisan noise.
Our Mission
That’s why we built GovernmentShutdown.net. Our mission is to be a nonpartisan information hub made *for* ordinary citizens, *by* ordinary citizens. We’re not politicians. We’re not a corporation. We’re just people who believe that facts, empathy, and community still matter.
How We Work
We are a small, volunteer team. To cover this fast-moving story, we use a “human-in-the-loop” approach.
AI-Assisted, Human-Verified
Our Process
We use AI tools to help us find and summarize the firehose of news and legislation quickly. Then, our human team verifies every fact, checks every source, and rewrites the content to be clear, accurate, and helpful.
A Commitment to Accuracy
We’re Trying Our Best
In a “crazy world,” information moves fast and mistakes can happen. We are trying our best. If you *ever* see anything that is inaccurate or out of date, we beg you to let us know. We will correct it immediately.
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Our Guiding Principle
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2Our Values
We track developments from trusted, primary sources like Congress.gov and neutral outlets like Reuters and Associated Press.
Value 1
Transparency
Every source we cite is public. We want you to verify our work. We are also transparent about our use of AI tools to assist our human team.
Value 2
Compassion
Shutdowns hurt families first. We keep people—not politics—at the center of every story and resource we share.
Value 3
Community
We amplify local voices and resources so no one feels alone while waiting for Washington to act. We are here to stand together.
Looking Ahead
Our vision goes beyond this crisis. We’re building a lasting civic resource where Americans can access clear explanations of complex government actions, from budget debates to relief programs. In the future, we plan to include:
- A searchable database of verified assistance programs.
- Email alerts with concise, factual daily summaries.
- State-by-state resource maps connecting people to local help.
- Educational explainers to make government more understandable for everyone.
