Government Accountability Project
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📣 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...
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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.
MYTH: Whistleblowing is a crime.
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/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 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
MYTH: Whistleblowing is a crime.
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
FACT: Disclosing evidence of wrongdoing is not a crime—it's a legally protected right.
⚖️ Learn more from our collection of whistleblower resources: whistleblower.org/resources/
🌍 In tomorrow's webinar at 6pm ET, we'll be diving into government accountability, environmental protection, and whistleblower rights with @enviroprotnet.bsky.social, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)!
RSVP at zoom.us/webinar/regi... ✨
RSVP at zoom.us/webinar/regi... ✨
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🌍 In tomorrow's webinar at 6pm ET, we'll be diving into government accountability, environmental protection, and whistleblower rights with @enviroprotnet.bsky.social, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)!
RSVP at zoom.us/webinar/regi... ✨
RSVP at zoom.us/webinar/regi... ✨
Presidential elections often dominate headlines, but it’s local elections that shape our local communities. 🏡
These elections affect the funding of our schools, emergency services, roads, libraries, and more. When you vote in local elections, you help decide how your tax dollars spent!
These elections affect the funding of our schools, emergency services, roads, libraries, and more. When you vote in local elections, you help decide how your tax dollars spent!
A healthy democracy for all starts with one vote: yours.
Join voters across the country today and make your voice heard this Election Day. Visit vote.org to find your polling place.
Join voters across the country today and make your voice heard this Election Day. Visit vote.org to find your polling place.
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Presidential elections often dominate headlines, but it’s local elections that shape our local communities. 🏡
These elections affect the funding of our schools, emergency services, roads, libraries, and more. When you vote in local elections, you help decide how your tax dollars spent!
These elections affect the funding of our schools, emergency services, roads, libraries, and more. When you vote in local elections, you help decide how your tax dollars spent!
Happy Election Day, everyone! 🇺🇸 Election workers serve a vital role as guardians of fair elections and the fundamental right of all Americans to vote and have their votes counted.
📸 Credit: Kerem Yücel
📸 Credit: Kerem Yücel
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy Election Day, everyone! 🇺🇸 Election workers serve a vital role as guardians of fair elections and the fundamental right of all Americans to vote and have their votes counted.
📸 Credit: Kerem Yücel
📸 Credit: Kerem Yücel
⚖️ Now on Bloomberg Law: "Judge’s Order Saps Trump’s Legal Case for Shutdown Layoffs"
Ten days into the shutdown, the Trump administration dismissed 4,100 federal employees, blamed Democrats, and warned of further cuts if the standoff continued.
📸: Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg
Ten days into the shutdown, the Trump administration dismissed 4,100 federal employees, blamed Democrats, and warned of further cuts if the standoff continued.
📸: Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
⚖️ Now on Bloomberg Law: "Judge’s Order Saps Trump’s Legal Case for Shutdown Layoffs"
Ten days into the shutdown, the Trump administration dismissed 4,100 federal employees, blamed Democrats, and warned of further cuts if the standoff continued.
📸: Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg
Ten days into the shutdown, the Trump administration dismissed 4,100 federal employees, blamed Democrats, and warned of further cuts if the standoff continued.
📸: Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg
🇫🇷 Our International Director Samantha Feinstein met with members of Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) @winnetwork.bsky.social at Ecosite de Villarceaux, France last week for strategic planning.
November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🇫🇷 Our International Director Samantha Feinstein met with members of Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) @winnetwork.bsky.social at Ecosite de Villarceaux, France last week for strategic planning.
🎙️ In recent podcast "You can't find what you don't look for" by Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, scientist and whistleblower client Scott Smith explores contamination data he discovered from the East Palestine, OH train derailment and BioLab burn in Conyers, GA.
📸 Credit: Gene Puskar
📸 Credit: Gene Puskar
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🎙️ In recent podcast "You can't find what you don't look for" by Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, scientist and whistleblower client Scott Smith explores contamination data he discovered from the East Palestine, OH train derailment and BioLab burn in Conyers, GA.
📸 Credit: Gene Puskar
📸 Credit: Gene Puskar
Whistleblowers: Because a world without them is truly spooky 👻
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Whistleblowers: Because a world without them is truly spooky 👻
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
🌍 Interested in environmental protection and government accountability? Join us, @enviroprotnet.bsky.social, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) on Nov. 6 at 6pm ET for a crucial webinar on this topic.
October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🌍 Interested in environmental protection and government accountability? Join us, @enviroprotnet.bsky.social, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) on Nov. 6 at 6pm ET for a crucial webinar on this topic.
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Have you seen the banners on government agencies’ websites blaming the government shutdown on a particular political party? That likely violates several laws.
We sent records requests to eight agencies seeking communications and policies regarding these messages.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
We sent records requests to eight agencies seeking communications and policies regarding these messages.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Have you seen the banners on government agencies’ websites blaming the government shutdown on a particular political party? That likely violates several laws.
We sent records requests to eight agencies seeking communications and policies regarding these messages.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
We sent records requests to eight agencies seeking communications and policies regarding these messages.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable—yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Whistleblowers help keep our communities safe and corporations accountable—yet retaliation against them remains widespread.
⚖️ Now on Above The Law: "Things At The DOJ Are Just As Lawless As You Feared"
By all accounts, Bari Weiss—newly appointed head of CBS News—seems set on shaping the network into a Trump administration mouthpiece. That day may yet come, but it's not today.
Read more: shorturl.at/npcT6
📸: K Lamarque
By all accounts, Bari Weiss—newly appointed head of CBS News—seems set on shaping the network into a Trump administration mouthpiece. That day may yet come, but it's not today.
Read more: shorturl.at/npcT6
📸: K Lamarque
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
⚖️ Now on Above The Law: "Things At The DOJ Are Just As Lawless As You Feared"
By all accounts, Bari Weiss—newly appointed head of CBS News—seems set on shaping the network into a Trump administration mouthpiece. That day may yet come, but it's not today.
Read more: shorturl.at/npcT6
📸: K Lamarque
By all accounts, Bari Weiss—newly appointed head of CBS News—seems set on shaping the network into a Trump administration mouthpiece. That day may yet come, but it's not today.
Read more: shorturl.at/npcT6
📸: K Lamarque
Audience feedback on 60 Minutes' segment ft. Erez Reuveni:
📣 "Whistleblowers are the real heroes."
📣 "I commend this man... this took a whole lot of courage and strength to do this."
Watch the episode on our DOJ whistleblower Reuveni at whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
📣 "Whistleblowers are the real heroes."
📣 "I commend this man... this took a whole lot of courage and strength to do this."
Watch the episode on our DOJ whistleblower Reuveni at whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Audience feedback on 60 Minutes' segment ft. Erez Reuveni:
📣 "Whistleblowers are the real heroes."
📣 "I commend this man... this took a whole lot of courage and strength to do this."
Watch the episode on our DOJ whistleblower Reuveni at whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
📣 "Whistleblowers are the real heroes."
📣 "I commend this man... this took a whole lot of courage and strength to do this."
Watch the episode on our DOJ whistleblower Reuveni at whistleblower.org/in-the-news/...
Whistleblower Erez Reuveni’s revelations on DOJ corruption have fueled public demand for justice.
Ready to stand up? Use our action toolkit below to push for government accountability during this critical moment in history.
Ready to stand up? Use our action toolkit below to push for government accountability during this critical moment in history.
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Whistleblower Erez Reuveni’s revelations on DOJ corruption have fueled public demand for justice.
Ready to stand up? Use our action toolkit below to push for government accountability during this critical moment in history.
Ready to stand up? Use our action toolkit below to push for government accountability during this critical moment in history.
📝 238 years ago today, the first Federalist Paper was published. Relevant to this day, this foundational document addressed concerns about the potential for excessive government power and outlined a balanced government structure as essential to democracy.
October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
📝 238 years ago today, the first Federalist Paper was published. Relevant to this day, this foundational document addressed concerns about the potential for excessive government power and outlined a balanced government structure as essential to democracy.