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In a Time of War, Ukraine Still Protects Whistleblowers

In a Time of War, Ukraine Still Protects Whistleblowers By Sydney Johnson On January 23, delegates from Ukraine visited our office to discuss their nation’s whistleblower legislation and to hear our view. The delegation included a prosecutor, a judge, government officials responsible for whistleblower concerns, a representative of an [...]

February 26th, 2024|Categories: Blog, International, Ukraine, Whistleblower Rights|

Who Was Ron Ridenhour?

When you hear the word “hero,” do you think of someone with superhuman strength or someone you know? The Ridenhour Prizes celebrates ordinary people who step forward and help others in times of need. Whether it is a singular act of heroism, or a life dedicated to helping others, the selfless acts of everyday heroes have changed the course of history.

February 21st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Ridenhour, Whistleblower Rights|

The History of The Ridenhour Prizes

The Ridenhour Prizes are awards in four categories given annually in recognition of those who persevere in acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society. In 2024 we will mark the 20th anniversary of these awards that memorialize that spirit of fearless truth-telling, a spirit Ron Ridenhour displayed throughout his life and career.

February 7th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Ridenhour, Whistleblower Rights|

One Year Since the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment, but Still No Answers

On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire and setting off fears of an explosion. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Norfolk Southern both claimed that their response to this environmental and public health disaster was appropriate and the area was safe, in the past year it has become clear that is not the whole truth.

February 7th, 2024|Categories: Blog, East Palestine, Environment, EPA|

Oligarchs and Common Criminals Alike Thrive via Dominica’s Citizenship-by-Investment

By Juliana Schifferes Island nation Dominica’s Citizenship-by-Investment program is a “golden passport” program that allows international businessmen, politicians and sometimes criminals to buy their way into citizenship for the minimum fee of 100,000 dollars. Who are these new emigres—and why do they need a new passport? As revealed by [...]

December 20th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Corruption, International, Investigations|

International Criminals Escape Sanctions and Consequences via Citizenship by Investment

Exposure and external pressure—Government Accountability Project’s specialty tools—may someday bring Dominica’s misguided revenue strategy to heel. Media and journalism organizations across the world are commenting on Dominica’s policy, naming issues, and making recommendations. Change is tenable.

December 6th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Corruption, International, Investigations|

The Foster Care System, Built to Protect Vulnerable Children, has Routinely Ignored Cases of Child Abuse and Trafficking: Part 2

"These disturbing statements shocked the senators and those watching the hearing in the room. Heatherington called for quality legal representation for children, trauma-responsive training, implementation, and care, and youth empowerment and choice. She reminded the senators these statements and issues about sexually abused and trafficked children in the foster care system is not just a problem in Georgia, but across the United States."

November 28th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Children's Rights, Foster Care System|

The Foster Care System, Built to Protect Vulnerable Children, has Routinely Ignored Cases of Child Abuse and Trafficking

The Foster Care System, Built to Protect Vulnerable Children, has Routinely Ignored Cases of Child Abuse and Trafficking  By Sydney Johnson  Sensitive Content Warning: This post discusses the death of a child due to child abuse.  On October 25, 2023, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the [...]

November 20th, 2023|Categories: Activism, Blog, Foster Care System|

Notes from Underground: On the Future of Democracy and the Environment: The Mountain Valley Pipeline

Notes from Underground  On the Future of Democracy and the Environment: The Mountain Valley Pipeline  by Adam Arnold    Democracy and environmental protection in the United States face common challenges, namely the influence of money on politics and the tendency of industry to concern itself with short-term profit rather [...]

October 6th, 2023|Categories: and Climate Change, Blog, Climate Science|

Meet Government Accountability Project’s Summer Interns – Part 3

Meet Government Accountability Project’s Summer Interns – Part 3  Every summer, Government Accountability Project hosts interns in departments across the organization. This summer, we are featuring our interns on our blog to learn more about their work and what drives their interest in whistleblowers, legislation, and investigations. Read more [...]

August 14th, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Meet Government Accountability Project’s Summer Interns – Part 1

Meet Government Accountability Project’s Summer Interns – Part 1 By Sydney Johnson Every summer, Government Accountability Project hosts interns in departments across the organization. This summer, we are featuring our interns on our blog to learn more about their work and what drives their interest in whistleblowers, legislation, and [...]

August 7th, 2023|Categories: Activism, Blog, Whistleblower Rights|

Miles Taylor Honors Whistleblowers in Compelling New Podcast, The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration

On July 17, 2023 at the E Street Cinema in Washington, DC, Best Case Studios and iHeart Podcasts premiered the seventh episode of Miles Taylor’s new podcast “The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration.”

Government Accountability Project Welcomes Latin America and Caribbean Delegation Through Department of State Visitor Program

Government Accountability Project Welcomes Latin America and Caribbean Delegation Through Department of State Visitor Program By: Sydney Johnson   On June 6, 2023, Government Accountability Project hosted representatives from 11 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean who are part of the International Visitors Leadership Program with the United [...]