Why some people risk everything to be whistleblowers

[Nevilledog]

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200713-why-some-people-risk-everything-to-be-whistleblowers

Utah senator Mitt Romney voted in February to convict US President Donald Trump on the charge of abuse of power, becoming the first senator ever to vote against his own party’s president in an impeachment trial.

Two Theranos employees – Erika Cheung and Tyler Shultz – spoke out about their concerns regarding the company’s practices, even though they knew they could face lasting personal and professional repercussions.

Actors Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan came forward to report Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment and assault, despite his threats to ruin their careers if they did so.

All of these people spoke up against bad behaviour, even in the face of immense pressure to stay silent. Although the specifics of each of these cases are quite different, what each of these people share is a willingness to take action. These “moral rebels” are willing to defend their principles in the face of potentially negative social consequences such as disapproval, ostracism and career setbacks.

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[Stuart G]

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