Women’s History Month: Sherron Watkins
“Accounting just doesn’t get that creative.” This was Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins’ response to Enron co-founder, Kenneth L. Lay, when he cast doubt on her concerns about accounting irregularities in the company.
Chaos in Washington: The Purge of the Inspectors General
In a late-night email on January 25, President Trump unlawfully fired 17 independent Inspector Generals (IG) from agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and State Department, with an additional firing of the US Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General (OIG) weeks later. The event was dubbed by the media as the “Midnight Purge.”
Highlighting Successes of 2024
From our nationally recognized whistleblowers coming forward about the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and our wins for corporate whistleblowers, to our consistent activism on Capitol Hill, it has been a busy 2024 for Government Accountability Project.
Riding on the Railroad to Reform
Catastrophic, high-profile train derailments like that in East Palestine demonstrate that several stakeholders need to be engaged to make sure that a disaster at that scale does not happen again. The Railway Safety Act of 2023, together with whistleblower anti-retaliation protections, is a long overdue first step that fills in many of the gaps that were uncovered in the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern derailment. While Congress must pass it, this bill should not be the end of the conversation about railroad safety.
Defense Contractor Whistleblower: “Doing the Right Thing is the Right Thing.”
The former employee of Booz Allen Hamilton filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging the company had been overcharging the US government by knowingly presenting false claims in what the Department of Justice (DOJ), would describe as “a civil fraud scheme.” Feinberg believes the company overcharged American taxpayers by nearly half a billion dollars.
Putting Troops at Risk: KBR’s Unethical Practices During the Iraq War
If the Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act is passed, more contractors could feel empowered to stand up for what is right with crucial information. Government Accountability Project is committed to continuing advocacy for greater whistleblower protections for government contractors and a more fair and transparent government.
Saving Lives in ICE Detention–Government Contractors Blog Series
If the Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act is passed, more contractors could feel empowered to stand up for what is right with crucial information. Government Accountability Project is committed to continuing advocacy for greater whistleblower protections for government contractors and a more fair and transparent government.
Knowledge is Power: Protecting Our Election Workers on the Front Lines of Democracy
In this era of hyper-partisanship in our government, it is more important than ever to ensure that election workers get to execute their responsibilities without fear. Knowledge is power, and Government Accountability Project's updated guide for election workers commits to this principle by empowering and informing election workers of their rights.
Tracks of Danger in East Palestine: One Year into the Investigation
It has been one year since Government Accountability Project began an investigation into the toxic Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. During that time, the organization has interviewed dozens of residents from the town and surrounding effected areas, talked with a handful of whistleblowers eager to speak the truth about the disaster, and aided the community experiencing intense health emergencies through education.
Summer 2024 Interns Blog – Part 3
Every summer, Government Accountability Project welcomes several interns to get hands on experience in legislation, litigation, immigration, and several other projects and campaigns the organization works on.
Summer 2024 Interns Blog – Part 2
Every summer, Government Accountability Project welcomes several interns to get hands on experience in legislation, litigation, immigration, and several other projects and campaigns the organization works on.
Summer 2024 Interns Blog – Part 1
Every summer, Government Accountability Project welcomes several interns to get hands on experience in legislation, litigation, immigration, and several other projects and campaigns the organization works on. Look out part 2 and part 3 coming out to read more about our featured cohort!
As Baltimore’s Port Reopens After Deadly Bridge Disaster, There Is a Chance for Reform to Protect Workers at Sea
All work environments, whether on land, in the air, or at sea, need whistleblowers to act as a failsafe to ensure that things operate as they should.
Introduced Senate Bill Would Provide Essential Protections for Congressional Whistleblowers
Government Accountability Project is proud to endorse the CWPA and believes the bill should be a priority not just for this Congress, but for all who support an honest and transparent federal government.
Whistleblower’s Fight for Post-9/11 Safety Becomes Law
"This legislation is an incredible achievement in ensuring passenger and crew safety on board all airplanes, not just new ones. In many ways, it's a culmination of everything Robert has fought for over the past 21 years."
Considering Blowing the Whistle? 10 Quick Tips to Know
Everyday people witness waste, fraud, and abuses of power in the workplace but are unsure what to do about it.
White House Rose Garden Ceremony for Whistleblower Day
Over many years and multiple White House administrations, Government Accountability Project has spearheaded the campaign for whistleblower recognition on Whistleblower Day.
The Dominoes Are Falling in East Palestine Ohio
Over the years, we have learned that when one whistleblower comes forward about a particularly corrupt situation, others will follow if we are able to have impact with the initial disclosure.
The Martha Mitchell Effect and New Watergates: Is The Past Truly “Past”?
Why believe Martha Mitchell? That was the question many of her compatriots and peers seemed to ask at the time when faced with knowledge of her Watergate whistleblowing. But the real question could be, in the modern age, why not believe Martha Mitchell?
A Whistleblower’s Tenacity: Ellen Gallagher’s Pursuit to End Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention
The United Nations explains that solitary confinement for over 15 days constitutes torture, and the lived experience of people who have experienced psychosis and PTSD due to “administrative and disciplinary segregation” validates this conclusion.
