News Clips

Following are recent press clips from national publications that relate to PEER issues, campaigns and news releases.


SURVIVOR'S GUIDE TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL WHISTLEBLOWER IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

From: Just Security

“Anyone thinking about blowing the whistle should strongly consider talking to experts at POGO, the Government Accountability Project, or Public Employees for Environmental…

FEDERAL HIRING FREEZE TO HIT RURAL AND MINORITY COMMUNITIES THE HARDEST

From: In These Times

“At the same time, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) executive director Jeff Ruch, staff shortages are also a serious problem…

AUDIO: MAOMI ORESKES ON WHAT STORIES WE CAN'T LET GET LOST IN THE NOISE OF 2017 AND WHY SCIENTISTS SHOULD SPEAK UP

From: Monga Bay

“we also welcome a third guest to the show, Jeff Ruch, executive director of the non-profit service organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. Jeff…

BLUE DASHER FARM EMBRACES 'REGENERATIVE' RESEARCH

From: AG Week

“Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, based in Silver Spring, Md., is representing Lundgren in a whistleblower complaint that comes up in March before the…

FINAL APPROVAL FOR RADICAL RADIATION RISE IN WATER SUPPLIES AFTER NUCLEAR RELEASE

From: Huntington News

“In a not so lovely parting gift, the Obama administration today formally adopted a policy of allowing public exposure to radioactivity following a nuclear release…

THE NEW WEST: TRUMP IS CREATING A BULL MARKET FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS

From: Explore Big Sky

“Many believe the Trump administration will create a booming business for public interest organizations like the Government Accountability Project and Public Employees…

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FREE SPEECH TIED IN KNOTS

From: Sonoran News

“Washington, DC — Federal employees concerned about Trump White House actions face legal constraints on their freedom to protest, according to ethics warnings posted…

ONE WAY YOU CAN HELP FIGHT AGAINST POLITICAL INTERFERENCE IN SCIENCE: TELL US ABOUT IT

From: Union of Concerned Scientists

“You should also consider approaching the official who is responsible for implementing your agency’s scientific integrity policy for advice. Outside…

EPA VETERANS MOBILIZE TO DEFEND AGENCY'S WORK, BRACING FOR TRUMP'S IMPACT

From: Inside Climate News

“Networks of former employees from EPA Region 1 in New England, Region 6 in the Southwest, Region 9 in California and Region 10 in the Northwest have contacted…

FREE SPEECH RESTRICTIONS LEAVE FEDERAL WORKERS ANXIOUS ABOUT CHALLENGING TRUMP

From: Truthout

“For climate scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or rogue members of the National Park Service, this uncertainty around their ability to speak without…