On “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day,” it’s important to take stock of how far whistleblowing has advanced over the last few years.
Since the idea to designate a day (July 30) recognizing the importance of whistleblowers was unanimously approved by the Senate in 2018, the term has received more mainstream attention than ever before. Late 2019 saw a whistleblower feature prominently at the center of impeachment proceedings for former President Donald Trump. Efforts to bring down high-profile individuals like Harvey Weinstein who were abusing their stature to harm others has no doubt been fueled by individuals willing to speak out against injustice.
