For Whistleblowers, Journalism and Democracy
By Erica Techo — UGA Today
Study shows that as newsrooms shrink, so does the trust of some former sources
The whistleblowers who once trusted journalism are losing faith in the institution.
By Sharon Kyle: LA Progressive
Carey Shenkman and Ralph Engelman took what many might consider and a dry topic and made it accessible to all.
Launched by the Institute for Public Accuracy in June 2014, ExposeFacts.org represents a new approach for encouraging whistleblowers to disclose information that citizens need in order to make truly informed decisions in a democracy. From the outset, our message is clear: “Whistleblowers Welcome at ExposeFacts.org.”
ExposeFacts aims to shed light on concealed activities that are relevant to human rights, corporate malfeasance, the environment, civil liberties and war. At a time when key provisions of the First, Fourth and Fifth Amendments are under assault, we are standing up for a free press, privacy, transparency and due process as we seek to reveal official information—whether governmental or corporate—that the public has a right to know. More information
Congressional Effort to End Assange Prosecution Underway
By Ryan Grim : The Intercept
Rep. Rashida Tlaib is collecting signatures on a letter calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland to end the extradition drive against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange.