Women Whistleblowers in the Trump Era: A Celebration of Women Who Refused to Be Silenced (Part 1)
In celebration of Women’s History Month every March, our nation honors women who have made great contributions to American history. Government Accountability Project celebrates a sometimes overlooked group of women who have served our nation by refusing to be silenced: women whistleblowers.
Over the past four years, our nation has weathered not only a worldwide pandemic, but also blatant attacks from the previous administration on immigrants, scientific and food integrity, animal rights, the integrity of federal agencies, and our national security. If not for the voices of women truth-tellers who refused to be silenced, gross abuses would have continued without reform. We may have a new administration, but the events of the past four years can never be forgotten. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we invite you to learn more about some of the brave women who have protected the public during this unprecedented time in our nation’s history.
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