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Lesson Plan: Do Whistleblower Protections Work? Ask This One.

Thomas Drake, a National Security Agency executive, attempted to report what he regarded as wasteful practices and warrantless spying on American citizens. His complaints were ignored, and despite a law meant to protect whistleblowers, the Justice Department issued a felony indictment against him. This lesson examines the challenges faced by whistleblowers and the protections they receive.

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