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➡️ Restored the integrity of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
➡️ Prevent the Spread of Monkeypox in New York City
➡️ Brought the truth to Congress calling for justice.
And that’s just a start!
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Our Senior Counsel, Dana Gold, sat down with the Calling Bullsh!t Podcast about how honoring internal whistleblower reports within companies creates better businesses.
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By Calling Bullsh!t On December 28, 2022 Whistleblowers: A very special kind of bs detector We all like to think that if we saw wrongdoing, we’d do the right thing - that when confronted with a problem that goes against our ethics or morals, we’d speak up or take action. But what if calling bull...
As 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate the and who kept moving the needle forward this year.
Read our year-end blog to read our recap of the biggest stories of this year ⬇
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What is a Whistleblower? A common legal definition of a whistleblower is someone, typically an employee, who discloses information, either internally (to managers, organizational hotlines, etc.) or externally (to lawmakers, regulators, the media, watchdog organizations, etc.), that he or she reasona...
Whistleblowers and journalists are a force for change, if they know how to work together.
Our experts have outlined the five tips members of the media need to know on our YouTube channel!
Whistleblowers and journalists are a force for change, but the partnership can be difficult to safely navigate. Watch to see our 5 tips for journalists worki...
Today we wrote to the Senate and House Commerce Committees to detail the continuing suspensions of the Twitter accounts belonging to Voice of America’s Chief National Correspondent, Steve Herman, and five other journalists.
The letter shows:
➡the irrational mistreatment of Mr. Herman,
➡the absurd “reason” for his suspension, and
➡the demand that he removes tweets from his Twitter page as a condition for reinstatement.
The letter asserts that Twitter and Elon Musk are abusing their authority.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2022 Twitter Continues to Ban Supposedly-Reinstated Journalists Elon Musk’s and Twitter’s Continuing Abuse of Authority Detailed WASHINGTON—Government Accountability Project, on behalf of Voice of America’s Chief National Correspondent, Steve Herman, today...
Yesterday, the January 6 House Committee wrapped up its investigation into the insurrection of January 6th, 2020, one of the most comprehensive investigations that a chamber of Congress has ever pursued.
The Committee relied on who stepped forward and demonstrated the necessity of truth-telling to shed light on corruption.
We applaud the Committee’s bipartisan work to check corruption that threatened our democracy. 👏👏👏
See our press release below ⬇️
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2022 Government Accountability Project Applauds the Bipartisan Work of the January 6 House Committee On December 19th, the January 6 House Committee completed its final public meeting and wrapped up its final bipartisan proceedings after 17 months of investigating...
"The prospect of getting sued for speaking out 'can have a far more chilling effect than workplace consequences... It’s a loophole that leaves whistleblowers defenseless against the ugliest and scariest forms of retaliation.'"
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She Testified to Congress About Being Sexually Assaulted. Now She’s Being Sued This article features Government Accountability Project’s Legal Director, Tom Devine, and was originally published here. Dramatic Capitol Hill hearings,
Our client and other survivors bravely told their stories about rampant sexual assault in federal prisons.
"He was a captain with total control over me. I had no choice but to obey.”
Learn more about the recent findings by a Senate committee ⬇
Former female inmates speak about widespread sexual abuse by prison staff This article features Government Accountability Project’s whistleblower disclosure and was originally published here. Widespread sexual abuse of female inmates
"If we care about the information provided by whistleblowers, we need to care about the whistleblowers too."
Our Educational Program Director, Dana Gold, penned an op-ed urging Congress to act on legislation that protects whistleblowers and keeps us safe.
Read the full story here 👇
Newsweek: Whistleblowers Keep America Honest, So Keep Them Safe | Opinion This article was written by Government Accountability Project Senior Counsel, Dana Gold, and was originally published here. If we care about the information provided by whistleblowers, we need to care about the whistleblowers....
A brave whistleblower spoke at today's hearing about sexual abuse of female inmates in federal prison, testifying how she and others were confined in a facility that was unsafe, inhumane, and unsecure.
Learn more about her compelling story ⬇
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 13, 2022Senate Hearing on Federal Bureau Prisons’ Failure to Prevent Correctional Officers from Sexually Assaulting Female InmatesPermanent Subcommittee on Investigations Hears Testimony from Three Victims who Feared Retaliation for Reporting Sexual AbuseWASHINGTON.....
Surrounding the whistleblower with support not only can insulate the employee from retaliation, but it also can amplify awareness of the underlying problems to demand reform.
On , we take a look at how preventing corruption can only happen when whistleblowers are protected under law.
Learn more about our international work to not just get more paper rights for whistleblowers, but actual protection as well ⬇
"Whistleblowers and Corruption Prevention – You can't have one without the other." Samantha Feinstein Highlights Importance of Whistleblowers at UN Anti-corruption event By: Samantha Feinstein and Ian Herel On October 11th, 2022, Samantha Feinstein, Vice Chair
🚨Opportunity Alert🚨
This Friday at our International Program Director, Samantha Feinstein, will be joined by UN whistleblowers and representatives to discuss the reasons why the UN whistleblower protection mechanisms are not working and possible solutions.
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Get tickets to International Anti-Corruption Conference 2022: Uprooting Corruption, Defending Democratic Values, taking place 06/12/2022 to 11/12/2022. Hopin is your source for engaging events and experiences.
Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime, it is a legally protected right. Read more about your rights as a whistleblower here:https://whistleblower.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Truth-Telling-in-Government_2nd-Edition.pdf
We have signed a letter urging our government to be proactive in assuring the workers on meat and poultry plants are safe after Packers Sanitation Services Inc. was found violating child labor laws.
Read more about holding this corporation accountable👇
December 5, 2022 Dear Assistant Secretary Doug Parker and Deputy Assistant Secretary Jim Frederick, As 19 organizations working with meat and poultry workers, we are writing regarding Packers Sanitation Services Inc., PSSI, a company hired by hundreds of poultry and meat plants nationwide to work th...
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If you are a federal employee and have witnessed wrongdoing in your workplace, read “Truth-Telling in Government: A Guide to Whistleblowing for Federal Employees, Contractors, & Grantees” here:
https://whistleblower.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Truth-Telling-in-Government_2nd-Edition.pdf
As an organization committed to workers’ rights and civil rights, we signed a letter calling on Congress to address the funding crisis facing the National Labor Relations Board.
In a time of workers organizing for rights, this is an urgent priority ⬇
November 29, 2022 The Honorable Charles Schumer The Honorable Patrick Leahy United States Senate Washington, D.C., 20510 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi The Honorable Rosa DeLauro United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Leahy, and Chair....
Today we joined Whistleblowing International Network + Transparency International in offering our services to after two reviews "concluded that ' mechanisms have been non-functional, and whistle-blowers have faced a threat of retaliation'."
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Transparency International, Government Accountability Project, and the Whistleblowing International Network demand better protection of whistleblowers and diligent investigation of the reports at UNOPS. Last month, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) released two alarming reports....
Our CEO signed a letter calling on President Biden to fulfill his promise to build a humane immigration system by rejecting congressional efforts to extend Title 42, which endangered the lives of asylum seekers and migrants.
Read the full letter now 👇
Refugee International: 89 Organizations Urge the Biden Administration to Build Fair and Humane Asylum System Following End of Title 42 Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States November 22, 2022 Dear President Biden: With a federal court striking down the use of Title 42 to summarily....
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We are thankful for the ongoing support of our work protecting truthtellers and improving transparency.
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"The political declaration of the UNCASS Against Corruption was full of qualifiers to avoid holding countries accountable for taking direct action.”
recently said at an UNCAC event about prioritizing whistleblower protections.
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"Whistleblowers and Corruption Prevention – You can't have one without the other." Samantha Feinstein Highlights Importance of Whistleblowers at UN Anti-corruption event By: Samantha Feinstein and Ian Herel On October 11th, 2022, Samantha Feinstein, Vice Chair
"It is time for the United States to own up to its human rights obligations, to stop locking up migrants, and to bring an end to profiteering off their pain."
Read more about how ICE failed to ensure oversight of off-site medical providers at ICDC⬇️
The Hill: Where is Accountability? Alleged Abuses Persist in ICE Detention This article features Government Accountability Project whistleblower client claims and was originally published here. More than two years following a whistleblower complaint alleging egregious medical neglect and abuse at th...
This is the moment of truth for whistleblowers!
We are one of CREDO Mobile's November grant recipients, meaning that you can vote for us (for free) to help us win grant money!
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Vote for Government Accountability Project as one of CREDO Mobile’s November Grant Recipients! This is the moment of truth for whistleblower—truthtellers who risk their careers and even their lives to challenge fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. At Government Accountability Project, we have se...
Today is a hearing on medical mistreatment of women in ICE detention where we're asking:
Why did Cuffari promise he would investigate the conditions but leave them open two years later?
Read our full press release on why this hearing is so essential to get a straight answer:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2022 Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to Conduct Hearing on Medical Mistreatment of Women in ICE Detention Government Accountability Project Submits Written Statement Regarding Whistleblower Nurse Dawn Wooten Whose Disclosures Prompted Congres...
Meltdown: Three Mile Island has been nominated for an IDA Documentary Award for Best Multi-Part Documentary!
We are honored to be a part of this impactful documentary highlighting the importance of whistleblowers.
Read about the other nominees! 👇
'All That Breathes,’ ‘Fire of Lice’ Erupt as IDA Documentary Awards Nominations AnnouncedThis article features Meltdown: Three Mile Island, and was originally published here.
Today and every day we would like to honor our country's through our work with Department of Veterans Affairs whistleblowers protecting those who protected us.
Learn more about our work on whistleblower-related issues at the VA 👇
Department of Veterans Affairs Government Accountability Project is proud to advocate for American veterans through our work with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) whistleblowers. According to its website, the VA is the “largest integrated health care system” in the U.S. and provides care at 1...
Our CEO, Louis Clark, recently penned a blog for CREDO Mobile about how CREDO funding would help whistleblowers:
"As soon as we become involved, we change the narrative."
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Note from the CREDO team: This November, the Government Accountability Project is among three amazing groups that will receive a share of our monthly grant. Funding from the CREDO community will help the organization expand whistleblower...
🚨 ATTENTION ELECTION WORKERS 🚨
Democracy is not just on the ballot, it is the ballot.
We created a guide to help election workers know your rights if you witness any threats to our midterm elections tomorrow.
Read the free guide so you're ready 👇
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On why the WPIA is so essential, Tom Devine explained,
"There’s a lot of laws that say they protect whistleblowers. The reality is, the laws aren’t consistent, so they’re kind of chaotic. And the laws aren’t credible or reliable."
Watch the interview now👇
Real Clear Politics: Sharyl Attkinsson: Pass the Federal Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act This article features Government Accountability Project's Legal Director, Tom Devine, and was originally published here. "Full Measure" host Sharyl Attkisson talks to Tom Devine from the "Government Acc...
We signed onto a letter with other good-government organizations to call on Congress to pass a historic anti-corruption bill, the ENABLERS Act.
"This year presents a once-in-a-decade chance to pass truly transformational anti-corruption legislation."
Learn more now 👇
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House of Representatives 235 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Senate Majority Leader 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Re: Support the ENABLERS Act in the National Defense Authorization Act....
Whistleblowing is non-partisan!
Project On Government Oversight released a report showing that Republican voters said improving protections for whistleblowers who witness and report corruption would be an effective way to prevent corruption in government.
Read more👇
Congress has an opportunity to come together on legislation to protect whistleblowers — their key partners in fighting government waste, fraud, and corruption — and should respond to what voters want to see from policymakers in Washington.
With the Merit Systems Protections Board back in quorum, Tom Devine commented on this whistleblower case saying, "The employee is left twisting in the wind until a decision by the full board, which with the current backlog can take years.”
Read more👇
Social Security whistleblowers say they were sidelined for exposing fines This article features Government Accountability Project’s Legal Director, Tom Devine, and was originally published here.
Have you or someone you know witnessed wrongdoing, fraud, waste, or abuse?
Watch our video about the 10 things to know before blowing the whistle!👇
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to the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act passing through the House.
Now we have to get it through the Senate to enact common sense whistleblower protections for federal employees and contractors.
Read more about why this act is so important⬇️
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT Expresses disappointment in House Republicans for abandoning those who defend the taxpayers Government Accountability Project praised the House for its 221-20...
YESTERDAY: The Department of Health and Human Services released its report confirming whistleblower complaints of a lack of child safety at Emergency Intake Sites at Fort Bliss.
Read more about what they found ⬇️
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2022 Inspector General Validates Whistleblower Reports of Gross Mismanagement at Site Holding Thousands of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Government Accountability Project Credited for Reports on Abuses at HHS Emergency Intake Site Harming Children WASHINGTON.....
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Whistleblowers and journalists are a force for change, but the partnership can be difficult to safely navigate. Check out our 5 tips for journalists working with whistleblowers ⬇️
Within police reform, whistleblower protections are absolutely crucial to break down the Blue Wall of Silence.
For more than 40 years, Government Accountability Project has worked to support whistleblowers and their ethical truth telling. Learn more 👇
Detention at the border is harming thousands of children. Whistleblowers are speaking out about the inhumane treatment they've witnessed ⬇️
In order to prevent anything like January 6 from ever occurring again, we need to know the full truth of what happened. Employees of conscience: We stand ready to support you.
The politicization of science has devastating consequences for public health, safety, and the environment. That's why we've teamed up with Climate Science Legal Defense Fund to launch the Scientific Integrity Reporting Project.
We're in a time of reckoning and repair. Our Director of Education Dana Gold explains how whistleblowers can help us move forward through their disclosures 👇
What issues have we learned about thanks to whistleblowers? Our Director of Education Dana Gold answered this question in our latest Facebook Live with Open The Government 👇
Join us in discussion with leading accountability experts Lisa Rosenberg, Tom Devine, and Dana Gold to learn why, and which, crucial reforms are needed to strengthen whistleblower protections in 2021. Using Trump-era whistleblower case studies as examples, they will address the essential reforms needed to protect whistleblowers as they in turn protect democracy in 2021. Have any questions? Post them in the comments section below!
Our Democracy Protection Initiative stands ready to support potential whistleblowers with pro bono legal support.
Watch this conversation with Senior Counsel Dana Gold and our clients Drs. Scott Allen and Jody Rich. Our guests discuss their role as whistleblowers warning about health risks from the spread of COVID-19 in ICE detention.
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