Voicing Dissent: Navigating the Hatch Act and Gaza

This chapter explores the journey of a Justice Department employee who faced scrutiny after writing a critical op-ed on the Biden administration's Gaza policy. Despite being cleared of violating the Hatch Act, she grapples with the emotional toll of the situation in Gaza and the chilling effects of political scrutiny. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of civil servants' expressions of dissent and the need for governmental leadership to consider expert perspectives in shaping foreign policy.