Protect Freedom of the Press: Co-Sponsor the Whistleblower Protection Act

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For too long, the government has used the Espionage Act to silence whistleblowers and journalists.

Originally written during World War I, this century-old law contains overly broad provisions that can be used to prosecute those who expose government wrongdoing – like Daniel Ellsberg, who was prosecuted for disclosing the Pentagon Papers and revealing the government's lies about the Vietnam War. Exposing government misconduct shouldn't be a crime. Neither should reporting. That's why we're urging Congress to pass the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act.

Named for the whistleblower behind the Pentagon Papers, this bill would reform federal law to prevent its misuse against journalists and whistleblowers, affirming a simple principle: Americans have the right to hold power accountable. Take action today and tell your representative to co-sponsor the Whistleblower Protection Act.

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For too long, the government has used the Espionage Act to silence whistleblowers and journalists.

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Subject Protect Press Freedom: Pass the Whistleblower Protection Act

As your constituent, I urge you to co-sponsor the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act. This legislation would modernize the Espionage Act by narrowing overly broad provisions that have been used to silence journalists and whistleblowers who reveal information about government wrongdoing.

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Americans should not have to choose between national security and government accountability. I urge you to modernize this outdated law and co-sponsor this critical bill.

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Protect Freedom of the Press: Co-Sponsor the Whistleblower Protection Act

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