Whistleblowers:
A cornerstone that our founding fathers believed in
Episode 8 Heidi got a chance to interview respected whistleblower attorney, Stephen Kohn, and they discuss several whistleblower topics, resources, and the history that his staff stumbled across regarding the first “whistleblowers”……and how they saved the citizens of the US today….
To get a preview and more information regarding the first US whistleblowers, how they affected history, and what our founding fathers had to say, please click and watch Stephen Kohn explain in the TEDX Talk video below
Mr. Stephen Kohn has always been at the forefront of being a steady and passionate advocate of whistleblowers, truth, justice, and insuring that the people who work so hard just to be heard, can get just that. He has successfully helped shape current whistleblower laws, represented and litigated historical whistleblower cases, and works to continue to educate the masses through his writings and his speaking.
He is such a cornerstone of whistleblower law today, it was a little intimidating for (even) me to get a chance to interview him, but his very easy persona and his passion and drive for what is right is contagious. Its easy to see why he has been so successful all these years.
Original Documents from Continental Congress
New York Times Op-Ed “The Whistle-Blowers of 1777” by Stephen M. Kohn (June 13, 2011)
Letter from the Warren Sailors February 1777 – The letter from sailors discloses misconduct by the commander of the US Navy
Appeal Letter (July 23, 1778) – Whistleblowers Marven and Shaw ask for Congress’ help after being retaliated against by the former commander of US Navy
Continental Congress Journal (July 30, 1778) – America’s First whistleblower protection law passed unanimously by the Continental Congress
Continental Congress Journal (May 22, 1779) – Congress honors its promise and pays the attorneys fees and costs incurred in the successful defense of Marven and Shaw
For the full story, read The Whistleblower’s Handbook
More Information about National Whistleblower Day: www.nationalwhistleblowerday.org
Source: https://www.whistleblowers.org/news/the-origins-of-national-whistleblower-day
Permission:Stephen Kohn
