When a federal agency knowingly hires a convicted sex offender and grants access to women’s restrooms while silencing female employees who raise safety concerns, it reveals a dangerous institutional rot that prioritizes political correctness over basic human decency.
Story Snapshot
- USPS employee Hannah Kulishova exposed her employer’s hiring of Ashley Phillips, a convicted sex offender from 2004
- Phillips received access to women’s restrooms and personal employee information despite criminal history
- Management dismissed Kulishova’s safety concerns and promoted Phillips to a supervisory role
- Senator Chuck Grassley called the USPS a “disgrace” for hiring sex offenders as letter carriers
- Kulishova filed complaints with OSHA and EEOC but faced institutional silence and deflection
When Inclusivity Becomes a Shield for Predators
Hannah Kulishova joined the United States Postal Service in 2021 with typical expectations of workplace safety and professionalism. Her world shifted dramatically when she discovered that her colleague Ashley Phillips carried a 2004 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor. Phillips wasn’t just any employee—this individual had been granted access to women’s restrooms and sensitive personal information of female workers.
The revelation became more troubling when Kulishova learned that USPS management was fully aware of Phillips’ criminal background. Rather than addressing legitimate safety concerns, supervisors chose to prioritize what they likely viewed as progressive hiring practices. This decision placed ideology above the fundamental duty to protect employees, particularly women who would be most vulnerable to someone with Phillips’ criminal history.
Whistleblower Claims USPS Hired Convicted Sex Offender and Turned a Blind Eye to Women's Concerns https://t.co/iZUjw9fNms
— Dr. Kenneth Warner (@wrestlerkw7) October 3, 2025
The Institutional Response That Betrayed Common Sense
Kulishova’s attempts to raise concerns through proper channels met with stunning indifference. Her superiors not only dismissed her fears but actively worked to silence her voice. The message was clear: questioning the hiring of a convicted sex offender would not be tolerated, regardless of the legitimate safety implications for female employees.
The situation escalated beyond mere negligence when management promoted Phillips to a supervisory role. This promotion granted even greater access to employee information and workplace authority, compounding the initial poor judgment. When concerns persisted, the solution wasn’t to address the underlying problem but to transfer Phillips to another office, effectively passing the risk to unsuspecting women elsewhere.
Political Cover Meets Workplace Reality
The USPS response reflects a broader cultural shift where legitimate safety concerns are sacrificed on the altar of perceived inclusivity. Beth Parlato from the Independent Women’s Law Center identified the core issue: organizations prioritizing political correctness over basic safety protocols. This isn’t about second chances or rehabilitation—it’s about the specific risks posed by placing someone convicted of sexual crimes in positions with access to women’s private spaces.
Senator Chuck Grassley’s criticism of the USPS as a “disgrace” for hiring sex offenders as letter carriers highlights the broader implications. These positions involve direct access to homes, personal mailboxes, and often isolated interactions with vulnerable community members. The decision to hire Phillips wasn’t just poor workplace policy—it represented a fundamental breach of public trust.
The Whistleblower’s Courage Against Institutional Cowardice
Kulishova’s decision to file complaints with OSHA and the EEOC demonstrates the lengths to which she had to go to find someone who would listen. The silence and deflection she encountered from these agencies reveals how deeply this institutional rot has spread. When federal agencies tasked with protecting workers refuse to engage with legitimate safety concerns, the system has fundamentally failed.
The USPS’s refusal to comment on “employee matters” represents classic bureaucratic stonewalling. This isn’t about protecting individual privacy—it’s about avoiding accountability for decisions that placed women at risk. The pattern is unmistakable: hire questionable individuals, silence concerned employees, and hide behind administrative policies when called to account.
Sources:
Whistleblower Claims USPS Prioritized Convicted Trans-Identifying Sex Offender Over Female Employees
Sen. Grassley calls USPS a ‘disgrace’ for hiring sex offenders as letter carriers
