What dismantling the Postal Service will do to American cities
The post office shapes American public and private life in cities and towns, large and small. A dismantled USPS erodes American social ties, neighborhoods, and even families.
The U.S. Postal Service is under threat of collapse and privatization. This comes after years of federal political maneuvering that has effectively depleted revenues and staffing—issues now amplified by new cuts to overtime worker pay and slowed delivery.