There are many myths about whistleblowers. We're here to set the record straight. Whistleblowers are employees who cannot sit back and watch wrongdoing. They're also much more. Learn more about whistleblowers now!👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=b84e...

“It’s like the fox guarding the henhouse,” according to our Senior Environmental Officer, Lesley Pacey We've seen how environmental testing performed by the polluter themselves leaves communities vulnerable. Read about the most recent case in LA. ⬇️ whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...

We're always hard at work, are you keeping up? Luckily, we send all of our biggest whistleblower news and updates straight to your inbox if you sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter! Sign up now to get your first newsletter this Sunday! 👇 whistleblower.org/newsletter-s...

According to Byrne Bright with PJ Bryne, "After hearing some of the world's darkest secrets, [Tom] is more optimistic than when he started." Listen to the new podcast interview with our Legal Director, Tom Devine, about his work helping whistleblowers stop disasters, change policy, and save lives.⬇️

#ThrowbackThursday to when an investigation was launched into our client's allegations that DOJ leadership encouraged defiance of court orders and misled the judiciary in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. 1 year later, we're still committed to upholding the rule of law.⬇️

🌍To improve international whistleblower laws, we must understand them. As more countries enact whistleblower protections, it’s still crucial to find gaps in the system. Explore our interactive International Whistleblower Protection Laws to learn more! 🗺️ whistleblower.org/internationa...

When we hear about new policies that don't directly affect us, it's difficult to visualize the gravity of these changes. With Schedule Policy/Career, federal employees are already feeling the effects on their abilities to serve Americans. Learn more now. ⬇️

Tom Devine has been called the Ambassador of Whistleblowing, is one of DC's top lawyers, and started the movement that lead to our organization. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to speak up against power, this conversation is for you. ⬇️

Concerns raised by our client about EPA's ASPECT programs's ability to detect chemicals in a real-time emergency have been substantiated in a new  report. After failing in East Palestine and now Roseland, Louisiana, serious pitfalls in ASPECT’s use persist. whistleblower.org/press/epa-co...

"There's never a convenient time to do the right thing...The thing that kept me above water and supported me in my time was the fact that I was never really alone." Our client, Erez Reuveni, spoke about what motivates him to make a difference in the world. Watch to learn more! ⬇️

No community is immune from toxic disasters that have plagued small American towns in the background of our news cycle. However, our Senior Environmental Officer, Lesley Pacey, spoke on how communities can resist environmental injustice. Learn more now⬇️

Calling all mission-driven law students! 🌟 We’re now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 internship programs, including our Food Integrity Campaign Internship, International Legal Internship, and Legal Research Internship. Apply by July 31 at whistleblower.org/join-the-tea... 📝

More data centers and toxic disasters are coming to America, and your community may be next. This is how to fight back. W/ @govacctproj.bsky.social @rwu-org.bsky.social & @nikifabs2024.bsky.social

If you or someone you know is asked to sign an NDA, make sure they know their rights! Read our new guide to learn how NDA's don't override your whistleblower rights. ⬇️ whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

America means many things to many people. Today, on our country's 250th anniversary, we celebrate all the ways diversity, equality, and accountability make our country stronger—not weaker. We wish you a safe and fun 4th of July, from all of us here at Government Accountability Project! 🇺🇸

🎙️ In a recent Working People podcast episode, our Senior Environmental Officer Lesley Pacey spoke on EPA #CorporateCapture and how communities can resist environmental injustice, in a panel discussion from the 2026 Railroad Workers United convention. Listen in: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...

🔔 Hot off the press! Our newly released whistleblower guide addresses OPM’s proposed NDA for federal employees: whistleblower.org/wp-content/u... With the proposed rule allowing agencies to force employees to sign NDAs, you still have whistleblower rights. Let's learn more.

We filed a comment urging OPM to withdraw its proposed government-wide NDA, which omits legally required whistleblower protection language. This is why we're releasing a new Know Your Rights guide for federal employees. Read the full press release to learn more: whistleblower.org/press/urge-o...

🗳️ Free and fair elections are a hallmark sign of democracy—and we must defend them. With #midterms on the horizon, it’s crucial to protect those facilitating fair transitions of power: election officials and workers. Share our election guide today: whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

BREAKING: SCOTUS just handed Trump the power to fire FTC Commissioners without cause. This dramatically expands executive power, overturns nearly a century of precedent, undermines Congress’s check on presidential power, & opens the door to corruption. Our client, Rebecca Slaughter on the impact:

🤖 As AI data centers pop up across the country, EPA wants to let developers break ground before permits get approved. So we're making a stir around it before public comments close on June 29. Learn more: whistleblower.org/blog/epas-da...

⚖️ Trump’s recent implementation of Schedule Policy/Career would strip federal workers of their whistleblower rights and political retribution protections—so we’re suing, alongside @protectdemocracy.org and @narfehq.bsky.social. Learn more: whistleblower.org/press/preser...

🐾 Dr. Iovino was a veterinarian serving the State Department's Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program when she witnessed improper treatment of explosive detection canines. After raising concerns internally, her contract was left to expire and retaliation began. 🔗: whistleblower.org/press/veteri...

Don’t you hate government waste? So do we. That’s why we want you to call your lawmakers and demand that the administration stop paying VOA journalists to stay at home and do nothing. Read Public Citizen’s full report here: www.citizen.org/article/11-b...

📣 This #WorldWhistleblowerDay, let's explore the profound ripple effects of conscience-driven disclosures. Learn how whistleblowers' disclosures safeguard our rights, demand corporate accountability, and protect the public interest in our full analysis: whistleblower.org/blog/disclos...

Amid deep polarization, Civic Season brings Americans together to rediscover self, community and country as active and engaged citizens. 🇺🇸 Every summer, between Juneteenth & July 4th, communities gather for this empowering annual tradition, co-created by Gen Z youth. Learn more: thecivicseason.com

It wasn’t until June 19, 1865—two years after Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation—that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed Black slaves that freedom had come. Learn more about #Juneteenth: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)’s new NDA proposal? Escobar-level shady. 😤 #GovernmentOverreach #WhistleblowerRights 🔗: whistleblower.org/press/govern...

🇷🇴 Did you know that Romania was the first country in continental Europe to pass a designated whistleblower protection law? Learn more in our interactive map of national whistleblower laws: whistleblower.org/internationa... 📷: Lajos Kristóf Kántor

⚖️ 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? Learn more about this principle and why defending it is so crucial in our blog below: whistleblower.org/blog/the-rul...

🪖 Every service member lives at the intersection of two duties. One is to obey lawful orders; the other is to uphold the law and Constitution, which includes refusing to enforce "patently illegal" orders. Learn more in our "Truth-Telling in the Military" guide: whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

Want more #whistleblower news? Look no further than our newsletter—The Disclosure—keeping you up to date on the whistleblowers stepping up to expose corruption and fight for accountability. 💪🏾 Sign up to receive your first edition this weekend: whistleblower.org/newsletter-s...

On Wednesday's SAC hearing, Sen. Grassley questioned Sec. Rolins on why USDA delayed the Poultry Grower Payment Systems & Capital Improvement Systems rule—a law that would protect American poultry farmers. 🧑🏾‍🌾 Hear their exchange at 02:48:10: www.agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/ove...

Public perception of whistleblowers has shifted dramatically in recent decades—once shunned, they're now seen as guardians of democracy. Learn why from our Senior Director of Advocacy & Strategy Dana Gold in Network NOVA's recent podcast. 🎙️

As presidents have grown more powerful, Congress has been less able to check them. It's essential that Congress take stock of the powers they DO have to keep the executive branch in check. One of those powers? Impeachment.

🗞️ After submitting FOIAs, we discovered EPA utilized a banned method to collect soil samples after the East Palestine, OH train derailment. This likely skewed contamination results, as reported by @newsnation.bsky.social. Learn more: whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...

"In the contest for belief, the side that goes silent loses. And we can't be that side," says Jason Church, retired Army captain and Purple Heart recipient, speaking about the need to #SaveVOA to counter China’s influence.

🗞️ In our latest press release, we detail our Forest Service whistleblowers' concerns about a consequential reorganization in the works, and the risks it poses to employees. Learn more: whistleblower.org/press/usfs-w...

We submitted a whistleblower letter to Congress concerning the administrations serious underestimation of the harmful effects of the reorganization of the Forest Service. This massive reorganization will needlessly adversely affect thousands of highly respected career employees. Read more now. 👇

🪖 Did you know that the Military Whistleblower Protection Act shields service members who lawfully report illegal acts, dangers to public safety, or abuses of authority to Congress? Learn more in our Truth-Telling in the Military guide: whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

🐓 We oppose USDA's decision to needlessly delay implementation of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems. This rule aims to protect poultry farmers, and its delay may be USDA's pretext for killing the rule altogether. Learn more: whistleblower.org/press/govern...

Happy #Pride Month! 📣🌈 This June 5, you'll have the chance to hear from our Senior Director of Advocacy & Strategy Dana Gold on Network NOVA's Friday Power Lunch podcast, “SOUNDING THE ALARM: Pride, Power & People Who Tell the Truth.” Register today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🗞️ New press release: EPA Broke Dioxin Sampling Protocols in East Palestine After the 2023 East Palestine, OH train derailment, EPA tested for dioxins using a sampling method that broke their own protocol, skewing results and showing low contamination. whistleblower.org/press/epa-br...

🍋 #FoodSafety may not be dominating headlines, but it's essential for keeping nutritious food on our tables and holding corporations accountable for preventing food-borne illnesses. Over the years, we’ve pushed for food safety in a variety of cases... let's dive in! 🧵

At this moment, we're in the process of suing multiple government agencies for fraud, corruption, and misconduct. Even with formidable powers as our opponents—we win the majority of our court cases. ⚡️ Learn why below ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/IuQRT...

Want more #whistleblower news? Look no further than our newsletter—The Disclosure—keeping you up to date on today's whistleblowers stepping up to expose corruption & fight for accountability. Sign up to receive your first edition this weekend: whistleblower.org/newsletter-s...

⚖️ Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it is a legally protected right. Learn more about pre-disclosure precautions and your rights as a federal whistleblower in our free resource, Truth-Telling in Government: whistleblower.org/wp-content/u...

In news regarding federal whistleblower rights, Government Accountability Project condemns OPM's recent proposal on government nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), which violates employees' existing First Amendment and anti-gag rights. Read more: whistleblower.org/press/govern...

💼 The civil service has changed drastically in past months, but understanding those changes is a different story. Luckily, @protctdemocracy launched the Civil Service Archive, a vital database tracking changes to our federal workforce. Check it out: civilservicearchive.org

Listen: "The big picture here is accountability." Whistleblower Aid client Ryan Schwank joined CBC's Michelle Eliot to discuss why he decided to step forward and disclose wrongdoing at ICE https://ow.ly/OBpR50Z1HuA