Rashida Tlaib introduces legislation to defend people who expose government corruption

Named for Daniel Ellsberg, Tlaib Proposal Would Protect Whistleblowers and Journalists

US Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduces the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act to rein in the Espionage Act's misuse against dissenters and journalists.

Rashida Tlaib introduces legislation to defend people who expose government corruption

During the Vietnam War, Daniel Ellsberg — a peace activist from Michigan who had worked as an analyst in the U.S. Department of Defense — became so disillusioned with the quagmire that he leaked a critical top-secret report dubbed the “Pentagon Papers” to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other newspapers. In retaliation […]

Pass the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act - RootsAction

Decent accountable government depends on protecting, not punishing whistleblowers. Email your representative and senators!