Mourning the Death of Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett
Yesterday, Boeing whistleblower and former client, John Barnett, was confirmed dead at the age of 62 after heroically testifying in intense depositions against his former employer in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. We send condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Barnett and to his entire legal team at Knowles Law Firm.
Announcing the Winners of the 20th Annual Ridenhour Prizes
March 13, 2024 Announcing the Winners of the 20th Annual Ridenhour Prizes WASHINGTON – Today, we announced the recipients of the prestigious Ridenhour Prizes. Lea Ypi, author of Free: Coming of Age at the End of History, has been selected for the Book Prize. ‘The Janes,’ and directors Emma [...]
Legislation Cracking Down on Child Labor Exploitation Advances
March 12, 2024 Legislation Cracking Down on Child Labor Exploitation Advances WASHINGTON – Last week, the Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act passed through the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. Senator Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan legislation last year [...]
Dawn Wooten To Be Awarded the Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize
Dawn Wooten will be awarded the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling, which is annually presented to a citizen, corporate or government whistleblower, investigative journalist, or organization for bringing a specific issue of social importance to the public’s attention.
‘The Janes’ Directors Awarded Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize
Emma Pildes and Tia Lessin will be awarded the Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize for their 2022 HBO Documentary film 'The Janes.’
Congressman Jamie Raskin Awarded Ridenhour Courage Prize
Congressman Jamie Raskin has been chosen to receive the Ridenhour Courage Prize, which is presented to an individual in recognition of their courageous and life-long defense of the public interest and passionate commitment to social justice.
‘Free’ Author Awarded Ridenhour Book Prize
Lea Ypi will be awarded the Ridenhour Book Prize for her memoir, Free: Coming of Age at the End of History. The book captures Ypi’s recollections of coming of age during the collapse of communist Albania in December 1990 and the paradoxes of freedom that came with a presumably freer democratic and capitalistic nation.
NTSB Testimony Proves Lack of Communication and Concern for East Palestine Officials and Residents
March 7, 2024 NTSB Testimony Proves Lack of Communication and Concern for East Palestine Officials and Residents WASHINGTON – On February 6, 2023, following the derailment of several train cars carrying chemicals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to detonate the chemicals in the trains, out [...]
FOIA Request Regarding Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Sampling Protocols Filed following the East Palestine Train Derailment
March 6, 2024 FOIA Request Regarding Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Sampling Protocols Filed following the East Palestine Train Derailment WASHINGTON — Today, we announced the filing of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request aimed at obtaining crucial information regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) response to the East [...]
Senate Committee Votes Bi-partisan Mandate for Government Contractor Whistleblower Protections
March 6, 2024 Senate Committee Unanimously Votes Bi-partisan Mandate for Government Contractor Whistleblower Protections WASHINGTON – This morning, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs issued a unanimous bi-partisan mandate for taxpayer accountability. In a unanimous vote, the Committee passed S. 1524, Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors [...]