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Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Whistleblowing

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These FAQs can help federal employees better understand their rights, protections, and options for strategic whistleblowing

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We applaud @ChuckGrassley for his continued efforts to call on the President to hold a White House Rose Garden ceremony to honor #whistleblowers.
Whistleblowers are key to promoting government efficiency, combating waste: its time to fully recognize them.

What is dirty money and how do we know when taxpayer or shareholder money is being misused or stolen?

Join Whistleblowers of America on Tuesday, January 28 for a roundtable on Exposing Dirty Money.

ACORN 8 exposed embezzlement at ACORN, a community-based advocacy group. They spoke out against the exploitation of low-income communities. #DareToLeaveARose to thank ACORN 8 for their work to ensure whistleblower rights for low and moderate-income communities.

Citigroup whistleblower Richard Bowen noticed the bank’s portfolios included increased defective and fraudulent mortgages. Despite Bowen’s case being the omen of the 2008 mortgage crisis, he was ignored and retaliated against. Thank Bowen by commenting below to #LeaveARose! 🌹

Despite the blue wall of silence, Frank Serpico reported the corruption he witnessed within the NYPD to no effect. When the truth came out, his career and life were in danger. #DareToLeaveARose the way he dared to be committed to justice! 🌹

Despite the retaliation she faced, whistleblower Dawn Wooten couldn't keep quiet about what she saw. Because she came forward, detainees being abused within ICE detention sought justice for what they went through. #DareToLeaveARose in the comments to celebrate her heroism!

Thanks to whistleblowers like immigration experts Drs. Allen and McPherson, we learned the truth about the poor conditions inside of ICE detention so we could hold them accountable. Help us honor whistleblowers like them. #DropARose in the comments if you support whistleblowers.

Federal workers have the right and moral responsibility to blow the whistle to protect the public from harm and stop government waste and abuse, however they are vulnerable to retaliation and exposure. 2/4

While this guide offers great advice for whistleblowers today, future whistleblowers will need stronger protections that fill current gaps in the law. Sign the petition today to demand Congress pass whistleblower protection reforms!

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PRESS RELEASE: UN INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION FIRES CYBER SECURITY WHISTLEBLOWER AFTER U.S. WITHDRAWS MILLIONS OVER WHISTLEBLOWER RETALIATION CONCERNS

Risking your job and safety to draw attention to shady government practices is a courageous act of public service.

If you're considering speaking out against wrongdoing, here are some tips to help you stay safe and anonymous:

WHISTLEBLOWERS ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW.

We cannot let this corrupt administration intimate whistleblowers into silence.

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Today we mourn the loss of whistleblower stalwart and champion Congressman Elijah Cummings. Check out our statement here:

A Comparative Analysis of U.S. v E.U. Whistleblower Law On April 16, 2019, the European Parliament approved the European Union (EU) Whistleblower Directive, formally called the “Directive on the Protection of Persons Reporting on Breaches of Union Law.”…

Check out @samanthafine and Tom Devine's latest article: A Comparative Analysis of U.S. v E.U. Whistleblower Law

Awesome Seminar coming up on Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession (Washington DC) I encourage folks to attend!

Disappointing news from Trinidad.

Check out @POGOBlog @GovAcctProj and @PEERorg's newly published guide book called "Caught Between Conscience and Career" that you can now download for free on POGO's website! It is the second iteration of the Art of Anonymous Activism guide book!

Today, on the #whistleblowerprotectionact's #30thAnniversary @RepSpeier, Co-Chair of the #HouseWhistleblowerProtectionCaucus, calls on Congress to work together to build on the #WPA to stop #retaliation and stop #silencing #whistleblowers

Today, on the #whistleblowerprotectionact's #30thAnniversary @RepCummings's remarks as Chairman of @OversightDems and Co-Chair of the #HouseWhistleblowerProtectionCaucus on the need for Congress to hold agencies accountable and improve whistleblower law.

Today, on the #whistleblowerprotectionact's #30thAnniversary @RepConnolly's remarks as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations highlight the importance of whistleblowers in informing #Congress about corruption and abuse.

Today, on the #whistleblowerprotectionact's #30thAnniversary @SenatorBaldwin's remarks highlight the importance of protecting whistleblowers and empowering them to step forward. Check our her remarks here:

Today we recognize @ChuckGrassley @GrassleyPress, Congress's whistleblower rights pioneer and original #cosponsor the #WhistleblowerProtectionAct, which became law 30 years ago today! Happy Anniversary #WhistleblowerProtectionAct!

Advocates Mark 30 Years of the Whistleblower Protection Act, Cite Need for Reform via @POGOBlog

Check out Make It Safe Coalition's remarks on 30th Anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 #WhistleblowerProtectionAct #WPA #WPA30thAnniversary #30thAnniversary #HappyBirthdayWhistleblowerProtectionAct #whistleblowers #whistleblower

Last night the House @RulesReps resolution established a new Office of #whistleblower Ombudsman. This initiative was supported by @RepSpeier and had bi-partisan support from the #House #WhistleblowerProtection Caucus. The Office was initiative of @makeitsafe and @demandprogress

Check out @samanthafine's blog about whistleblower protection and the rule of law in Saudi Arabia.

Day #4: "When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.” Shannon L. Alder

#WeekofTruth

Day #3 : “If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” Zora Neale Hurston

#WeekofTruth #Truthtelling #Transparency #MISC #whistleblowers #Protection #Change #makeitsafe