If the U.S. Government Shuts Down, What Might That Mean to You? If the U.S. Government Shuts Down, What Might That Mean to You ? A Working-Class Guide to the Fallout By The Comrade Courant October 2025 Political Economy When headlines scream “government shutdown,” it’s easy to dismiss it as political theater—another Washington squabble that doesn’t touch your daily life. But the truth is far more personal. A federal shutdown isn’t just about closed monuments or furloughed bureaucrats. It’s about your rent, your food, your child’s education, your health, and your dignity. And if you’re working class, you’ll feel the pain first, deepest, and longest. Your Paycheck at Risk If You Work for the Government—Directly or Indirectly Over 2 m...
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