[[link removed]] Special Memo: Profiles in Courage
June 5, 2025
New Ms. Magazine Series ‘Profiles in Courage’ Spotlights Public Service Women and Men of Valor [[link removed]]
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By Sheree L. Williams and Eleanor Wesley | In the halls of American government and federal law enforcement, courage often operates behind closed doors, in the quiet moments where integrity is tested, and in the difficult decisions that shape the arc of justice. In May, Ms. launched Profiles in Courage —a powerful new series spotlighting extraordinary women and men who have devoted their lives to public service and, in doing so, transformed our institutions from the inside out.
These profiles are more than stories of professional success—they are testaments to moral clarity, unwavering dedication and the quiet heroism that often goes unnoticed. At a time when public trust in institutions is frayed, these Americans stand as reminders of what ethical leadership looks like.
Across every profile, a common thread emerges: These women and men have faced down adversity, navigated impossible choices and prioritized justice over personal gain. They have stood alone, spoken out and stepped away when their values demanded it.
In telling their stories, Ms. honors the generations of public service and government workers who have labored—and continue to do so—behind the scenes to ensure that justice, fairness and integrity are not just ideals, but daily practices in public service. Their legacies light the path for the next generation of changemakers.
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Danielle Sassoon, a Prosecutor of Principle, Quits After Rejecting Trump-Appointed AG’s Order to Shield Eric Adams [[link removed]] Michelle King Refused to Hand Over Your Data to DOGE. Then She Lost Her Job. [[link removed]]
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In Defense of Fired Federal Workers, Cathy Harris Took on the Trump Administration—And Won [[link removed]] Denise Cheung Had the Courage to Walk Away From a Compromised Justice Department [[link removed]]
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The Men and Women Who Defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 Stood Their Ground on Democracy’s Darkest Day [[link removed]] A Political Hit Job on the Navy’s Top Officer? The Firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti [[link removed]]
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Who Holds Power to Account? Inspectors General Challenge Trump’s Unlawful Dismissals [[link removed]] Jocelyn Samuels and the Fight to Save the EEOC [[link removed]]
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Admiral Shoshana Chatfield Was NATO’s Voice for Equality. Then Came the Purge. [[link removed]] Colonel Susan Meyers Defied Trump’s Greenland Annexation Push—And Was Relieved of Command [[link removed]]
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IRS vs. ICE? Melanie Krause Quit Rather Than Hand Over Your Tax Data for Deportations [[link removed]] Gwynne Wilcox Was the First Black Woman on the NLRB—And the First to Be Fired by a President [[link removed]]
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