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UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.
Trump Retweets Article Outing Name of Alleged Ukraine Whistleblower
Legal experts say that “outing” a whistleblower likely amounts to a violation of federal law.
We Need to Support Every Workers’ Struggle, Including the Fight at Google
Let's back the new generation of workplace organizers, including the four Google employees fired this month.
“Ag-Gag” Laws Expose Whistleblowers to Prosecution for Reporting Animal Abuse
Those who expose animal abuse face criminal prosecution in several states because of these laws.
Edward Snowden: In the US, I Would Likely Die in Prison for Telling the Truth
"We have gone from the United States government’s war on whistleblowers to now a war on journalism,” Snowden says.
Chomsky: Prosecution of Assange Reflects “Extreme” Use of State Power
Chomsky discusses the need for journalists to speak truth to power as the state escalates repression of whistleblowers.
Senate Investigates IRS Whistleblower Complaint That GOP Hid From Democrats
A career IRS official has alleged improper interference on audits of Trump's or Pence's tax returns.
William Barr Should Be Disbarred for His Misconduct as Attorney General
The attorney general's actions violate several of the American Bar Association's rules of professional conduct.
Sanders Vows to End Prosecution of Whistleblowers Under Espionage Act
Edward Snowden, who was charged with Espionage Act violations, tweeted a simple response to Sanders's pledge: "Whoa."
Trump Threatens to Reveal Whistleblower’s Identity
Yesterday, Trump attacked the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry. Today, depositions resume.