Whistleblower Protections

The government is supposed to serve the public's best interests. But this is not always the case. Too often, corners are cut, resources are wasted, or worse, government agencies are defrauded or co-opted to serve narrow political or private interests.

When scientific research is altered or suppressed, when government contractors waste millions of taxpayer dollars, or when national security documents are falsified, government employees who witness these acts should be free to blow the whistle on others without fear of retribution.

We are close to ending retaliation against those who speak up against abuses and the chilling message that reprisals against whistleblowers sends to all employees that they should keep quiet, or else.

Citizens across the country are demanding better protection for the brave individuals who risk so much in serving the public good.

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