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Today, Government Accountability Project mourns the loss of Dr. Donald “Don” Soeken.
Dr. Soeken testified before the House of Representatives about abusive psychological exams the Public Health Service was conducting, which helped lead to their dismantling.
🔗: whistleblower.org/press/mourni...
Dr. Soeken testified before the House of Representatives about abusive psychological exams the Public Health Service was conducting, which helped lead to their dismantling.
🔗: whistleblower.org/press/mourni...
Mourning the Loss of Whistleblower Dr. Don Soeken
Today, Government Accountability Project and the whistleblowing community mourn the loss of Dr. Donald “Don” Soeken. We send our condolences to his friends and family, and those he has assisted and su...
whistleblower.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today, Government Accountability Project mourns the loss of Dr. Donald “Don” Soeken.
Dr. Soeken testified before the House of Representatives about abusive psychological exams the Public Health Service was conducting, which helped lead to their dismantling.
🔗: whistleblower.org/press/mourni...
Dr. Soeken testified before the House of Representatives about abusive psychological exams the Public Health Service was conducting, which helped lead to their dismantling.
🔗: whistleblower.org/press/mourni...
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At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives.
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
This Thanksgiving, Tell Your Family to Save VOA
At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives. But we’re coming prepared with this primer! #SaveVOA #PressFreedom #short
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
At this year’s Thanksgiving table, VOA journalists can expect extra scrutiny from nosy relatives.
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
Good thing we’re coming prepared with this primer!
#SaveVOA #PressFreedom
🗞️ Now on the Morning Journal: "Norfolk Southern moves to block expert testimony in DOJ case"
In 2023, Norfolk Southern trains derailed in #EastPalestine, OH and an open burn of vinyl chloride rail cars was conducted, contaminating the local community.
📸 Credit: John Bazemore / AP
In 2023, Norfolk Southern trains derailed in #EastPalestine, OH and an open burn of vinyl chloride rail cars was conducted, contaminating the local community.
📸 Credit: John Bazemore / AP
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🗞️ Now on the Morning Journal: "Norfolk Southern moves to block expert testimony in DOJ case"
In 2023, Norfolk Southern trains derailed in #EastPalestine, OH and an open burn of vinyl chloride rail cars was conducted, contaminating the local community.
📸 Credit: John Bazemore / AP
In 2023, Norfolk Southern trains derailed in #EastPalestine, OH and an open burn of vinyl chloride rail cars was conducted, contaminating the local community.
📸 Credit: John Bazemore / AP
🚊 Two years after Norfolk Southern's train derailment in #EastPalestine, OH, a new study highlights worsening contamination, as WKBN27 reports.
Our whistleblower client and independent scientist Scott Smith has tested for chemicals in East Palestine since the derailment and open burn of rail cars.
Our whistleblower client and independent scientist Scott Smith has tested for chemicals in East Palestine since the derailment and open burn of rail cars.
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🚊 Two years after Norfolk Southern's train derailment in #EastPalestine, OH, a new study highlights worsening contamination, as WKBN27 reports.
Our whistleblower client and independent scientist Scott Smith has tested for chemicals in East Palestine since the derailment and open burn of rail cars.
Our whistleblower client and independent scientist Scott Smith has tested for chemicals in East Palestine since the derailment and open burn of rail cars.
Now announcing... Government Accountability Project’s official merch store! 🎉
Whether you pick a crewneck, mug, or tote, each item purchased fuels our mission of championing whistleblowers and government transparency.
Whether you pick a crewneck, mug, or tote, each item purchased fuels our mission of championing whistleblowers and government transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Now announcing... Government Accountability Project’s official merch store! 🎉
Whether you pick a crewneck, mug, or tote, each item purchased fuels our mission of championing whistleblowers and government transparency.
Whether you pick a crewneck, mug, or tote, each item purchased fuels our mission of championing whistleblowers and government transparency.
🇬🇧 Now, in U.K. whistleblower news: "Government commissioned research reveals whistleblowers have no faith in the system to protect them"
A report published this July paints a foreboding picture of the current whistleblower system in Britain.
Read more: davidhencke.com/2025/11/20/g... 🗞️
A report published this July paints a foreboding picture of the current whistleblower system in Britain.
Read more: davidhencke.com/2025/11/20/g... 🗞️
Government commissioned research reveals whistleblowers have no faith in the system to protect them
Glum whistleblower at an Employment tribunal. Picture created through AI A research report published this July by the new Labour government has painted a devastating picture of the failure of the c…
davidhencke.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🇬🇧 Now, in U.K. whistleblower news: "Government commissioned research reveals whistleblowers have no faith in the system to protect them"
A report published this July paints a foreboding picture of the current whistleblower system in Britain.
Read more: davidhencke.com/2025/11/20/g... 🗞️
A report published this July paints a foreboding picture of the current whistleblower system in Britain.
Read more: davidhencke.com/2025/11/20/g... 🗞️
MYTH: Whistleblowers are too quick to run to the press with their grievances.
FACT: Almost all whistleblowers raise concerns internally first.
Want to learn more about whistleblowers? Check out our resources ⬇️
FACT: Almost all whistleblowers raise concerns internally first.
Want to learn more about whistleblowers? Check out our resources ⬇️
Are You Ready to Blow the Whistle?
Deciding to blow the whistle on misconduct requires an understanding of the potential risks. In order to improve your chances of successfully addressing the problem while minimizing the possibility of reprisal, ask yourself these questions first.
whistleblower.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
MYTH: Whistleblowers are too quick to run to the press with their grievances.
FACT: Almost all whistleblowers raise concerns internally first.
Want to learn more about whistleblowers? Check out our resources ⬇️
FACT: Almost all whistleblowers raise concerns internally first.
Want to learn more about whistleblowers? Check out our resources ⬇️
We're good at doing good!
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, gave us the highest possible rating of Four Stars!
Our Four-Star rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance.
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, gave us the highest possible rating of Four Stars!
Our Four-Star rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance.
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're good at doing good!
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, gave us the highest possible rating of Four Stars!
Our Four-Star rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance.
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, gave us the highest possible rating of Four Stars!
Our Four-Star rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance.
We appreciate Senator Collins and Senator Grassley's letter challenging OMB’s defunding of the Committee of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.
Learn more about this unwavering support of whistleblowers and good government. ⬇️
Learn more about this unwavering support of whistleblowers and good government. ⬇️
Support for Challenging OMB's Defunding of CIGIE
The undersigned organizations in the non-partisan, trans-ideological Make It Safe Coalition write to express our appreciation for your September 29 letter challenging OMB’s defunding of the Committee ...
whistleblower.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We appreciate Senator Collins and Senator Grassley's letter challenging OMB’s defunding of the Committee of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.
Learn more about this unwavering support of whistleblowers and good government. ⬇️
Learn more about this unwavering support of whistleblowers and good government. ⬇️
In April, our Department of Justice client, Erez Reuveni, told the truth in court. His story became a piece of a much larger trajectory at the DOJ.
Read more about how the DOJ is being transformed. ⬇️
Read more about how the DOJ is being transformed. ⬇️
The Unraveling of the Justice Department
Sixty attorneys describe a year of chaos and suspicion.
whistleblower.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In April, our Department of Justice client, Erez Reuveni, told the truth in court. His story became a piece of a much larger trajectory at the DOJ.
Read more about how the DOJ is being transformed. ⬇️
Read more about how the DOJ is being transformed. ⬇️
🧐 Did you know? This American Life podcast ft. our asylum officer whistleblower Doug Stephens won the first Pulitzer Prize ever awarded to a radio show!
This episode explores the impacts of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. 🇲🇽
Listen now: www.thisamericanlife.org/70...
This episode explores the impacts of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. 🇲🇽
Listen now: www.thisamericanlife.org/70...
Our Pulitzer-Winning Episode - This American Life
What the Trump administration’s "Remain in Mexico" policy really means, on the ground, at the Mexican border.
www.thisamericanlife.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🧐 Did you know? This American Life podcast ft. our asylum officer whistleblower Doug Stephens won the first Pulitzer Prize ever awarded to a radio show!
This episode explores the impacts of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. 🇲🇽
Listen now: www.thisamericanlife.org/70...
This episode explores the impacts of the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. 🇲🇽
Listen now: www.thisamericanlife.org/70...
📑 According to ACFE, “fraud” covers activities that rely on deception to achieve a gain. These actions become unlawful once they are a “knowing misrepresentation" of the truth.
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
📑 According to ACFE, “fraud” covers activities that rely on deception to achieve a gain. These actions become unlawful once they are a “knowing misrepresentation" of the truth.
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
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BREAKING: We just won a court order to block the unlawful National Guard deployment to Memphis.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
BREAKING: We just won a court order to block the unlawful National Guard deployment to Memphis.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
President Trump’s attempt to militarize our cities and communities is unlawful. We’re grateful that the court upheld the rule of law and protected the American people in Tennessee.
⚖️ Recent months have shown us how vital the #RuleOfLaw is to democracy, but what exactly do we mean when we talk about the rule of law?
Our latest blog unpacks this principle, and why defending it is so crucial in this historic moment.
Learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/the-... 🗞️
Our latest blog unpacks this principle, and why defending it is so crucial in this historic moment.
Learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/the-... 🗞️
whistleblower.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
⚖️ Recent months have shown us how vital the #RuleOfLaw is to democracy, but what exactly do we mean when we talk about the rule of law?
Our latest blog unpacks this principle, and why defending it is so crucial in this historic moment.
Learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/the-... 🗞️
Our latest blog unpacks this principle, and why defending it is so crucial in this historic moment.
Learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/the-... 🗞️
Calling all law students: we've opened up our 2026 internships! 🎉
We're currently hiring for our Legal Internship, Environment, Energy, & Climate Change Internship, Democracy Protection Initiative Internship, Legal Research Internship, and Litigation Internship.
We're currently hiring for our Legal Internship, Environment, Energy, & Climate Change Internship, Democracy Protection Initiative Internship, Legal Research Internship, and Litigation Internship.
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Calling all law students: we've opened up our 2026 internships! 🎉
We're currently hiring for our Legal Internship, Environment, Energy, & Climate Change Internship, Democracy Protection Initiative Internship, Legal Research Internship, and Litigation Internship.
We're currently hiring for our Legal Internship, Environment, Energy, & Climate Change Internship, Democracy Protection Initiative Internship, Legal Research Internship, and Litigation Internship.
📣 We've signed onto a statement calling for the imminent protection of imprisoned whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, along with 20+ nonprofits and Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs).
Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
ALERT: ‘There Are Plans’ To Kill Whistleblower Who ‘Exposed Organ Harvesting’ in the Police
No fewer than 21 civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria and abroad have petitioned the federal government to probe assassination attempts on the life of Nnamdi Emeh, an imprisoned 27-year-old c...
whistleblower.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
📣 We've signed onto a statement calling for the imminent protection of imprisoned whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, along with 20+ nonprofits and Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs).
Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
Read more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
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Trump removed the acting watchdog for the Federal Housing Finance Agency last week, one of several recent removals of acting inspectors general.
As POGO's Faith Williams said, “We are looking at a system now that is much weaker." https://bit.ly/4nUwI3P
As POGO's Faith Williams said, “We are looking at a system now that is much weaker." https://bit.ly/4nUwI3P
Housing regulator watchdog ousted, another in Trump's ongoing replacement of acting inspectors general
Trump has replaced at least five acting IGs and fired nearly 20 of the oversight officials.
www.govexec.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Trump removed the acting watchdog for the Federal Housing Finance Agency last week, one of several recent removals of acting inspectors general.
As POGO's Faith Williams said, “We are looking at a system now that is much weaker." https://bit.ly/4nUwI3P
As POGO's Faith Williams said, “We are looking at a system now that is much weaker." https://bit.ly/4nUwI3P
Our whistleblower and former Federal Air Marshall Robert MacLean was just featured on Jane Turner's #WhistleblowerOfTheWeek podcast 🎙️⚡️
In 2003, MacLean learned that DHS was planning to temporarily cancel long-distance air marshal coverage, including during a known 9/11 anniversary threat.
In 2003, MacLean learned that DHS was planning to temporarily cancel long-distance air marshal coverage, including during a known 9/11 anniversary threat.
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Our whistleblower and former Federal Air Marshall Robert MacLean was just featured on Jane Turner's #WhistleblowerOfTheWeek podcast 🎙️⚡️
In 2003, MacLean learned that DHS was planning to temporarily cancel long-distance air marshal coverage, including during a known 9/11 anniversary threat.
In 2003, MacLean learned that DHS was planning to temporarily cancel long-distance air marshal coverage, including during a known 9/11 anniversary threat.
In 1942, Congress created Voice of America (VOA) to combat Nazi propaganda & publish updates on WWII as a source of unbiased democratic news. Now, VOA has been silenced.
We've represented 30+ whistleblowers at USAGM, VOA, and its sister networks.
Follow @savevoa.bsky.social to learn more 🗞️
We've represented 30+ whistleblowers at USAGM, VOA, and its sister networks.
Follow @savevoa.bsky.social to learn more 🗞️
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In 1942, Congress created Voice of America (VOA) to combat Nazi propaganda & publish updates on WWII as a source of unbiased democratic news. Now, VOA has been silenced.
We've represented 30+ whistleblowers at USAGM, VOA, and its sister networks.
Follow @savevoa.bsky.social to learn more 🗞️
We've represented 30+ whistleblowers at USAGM, VOA, and its sister networks.
Follow @savevoa.bsky.social to learn more 🗞️
Today we honor our veterans. 🇺🇸 Marine vet Brandon Coleman revealed that suicidal vets were being denied care at the Phoenix VA. His courage spurred reform, but VA retaliation continues, which is why we’re pushing for firmer VA whistleblower protections.
Learn more: shorturl.at/38Reg
Learn more: shorturl.at/38Reg
There is a Whistleblowing Crisis at VA, but There Does Not Have to Be
Over a decade ago, Marine Corps veteran and Addiction Therapist for the Phoenix Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Arizona, Brandon Coleman, came to Government Accountability Project for help after he witnessed a variety of improper and
whistleblower.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today we honor our veterans. 🇺🇸 Marine vet Brandon Coleman revealed that suicidal vets were being denied care at the Phoenix VA. His courage spurred reform, but VA retaliation continues, which is why we’re pushing for firmer VA whistleblower protections.
Learn more: shorturl.at/38Reg
Learn more: shorturl.at/38Reg
From chemical spills to scientific integrity, we support environmental whistleblowers every step of the way. Our clients are still uncovering soil contamination in East Palestine, OH—years after the 2023 train derailment. Learn more about our environmental work at whistleblower.org/environme... 🌿
Environment, Energy, & Climate Change
The Environment, Energy, & Climate Change program protects whistleblowers and supports accountability in the environmental realm.
whistleblower.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From chemical spills to scientific integrity, we support environmental whistleblowers every step of the way. Our clients are still uncovering soil contamination in East Palestine, OH—years after the 2023 train derailment. Learn more about our environmental work at whistleblower.org/environme... 🌿
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As part of our lawsuit, DHS revealed it’s relying on officials, including Sec. Noem, to take screenshots to preserve texts.
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
To Preserve Records, Homeland Security Now Relies on Officials to Take Screenshots
Experts say the new policy, which ditches software that automatically captured text messages, opens ample room for both willful and unwitting noncompliance with federal records laws.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
As part of our lawsuit, DHS revealed it’s relying on officials, including Sec. Noem, to take screenshots to preserve texts.
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
🏛️ Where other nations only shut down their governments during invasions or disaster, the U.S. uses day-to-day govt. functioning as a bargaining chip between warring political parties. This has major impacts on citizens & whistleblowers.
Read our blog to learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/whistle...
Read our blog to learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/whistle...
Whistleblowers: Casualties of Government Shutdowns
On October 1, 2025, the US government shut down for the 11th time since 1980 and has become the longest government shutdown in US history. Despite the ongoing media stories and funding negotiations, t...
whistleblower.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🏛️ Where other nations only shut down their governments during invasions or disaster, the U.S. uses day-to-day govt. functioning as a bargaining chip between warring political parties. This has major impacts on citizens & whistleblowers.
Read our blog to learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/whistle...
Read our blog to learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/whistle...
We're #hiring! 🎉 Our team is seeking a Deputy Director of our Food Integrity Campaign. This individual will conduct investigations, perform legal research, support coalition-building for our Food Integrity Campaign, and draft client complaints, among other responsibilities.
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're #hiring! 🎉 Our team is seeking a Deputy Director of our Food Integrity Campaign. This individual will conduct investigations, perform legal research, support coalition-building for our Food Integrity Campaign, and draft client complaints, among other responsibilities.
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In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are highlighting some of the Native trailblazers in the legal field and honoring the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities that make our democracy bolder and stronger.
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are highlighting some of the Native trailblazers in the legal field and honoring the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities that make our democracy bolder and stronger.