rpetras.bsky.social
Co-founder of Psst… revolutionizing the act of speaking out to hold power to account.
https://psst.org/
Bicyclist. Traveler. My soul is Chicago, my heart is Amsterdam and Seattle, my current being is Baltimore and Hydra.
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Psst…we have deep experience working with corp whistleblowers who need psychosocial support (and pro bono legal counsel), now working with fed employees. Psst.org/safe is nonprofit/nonpartisan/independent. Safe, secure. We are busy but can handle more.
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Psst...we set up Psst (nonprofit/nonpartisan/independent) to let regular people report on what's happening without going 'full whistleblower'. We're applying yrs of experience with corp whistleblowers, in safety/legal/psychosocial/etc, to fed workers & those impacted by fed changes.
Psst.org/safe
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Psst...we set up Psst (nonprofit/nonpartisan/independent) to let regular people report on what's happening without going 'full whistleblower'. We're applying yrs of experience with corp whistleblowers, in safety/legal/psychosocial/etc, to fed workers & those impacted by fed changes.
Psst.org/safe
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Fantastic work. Please know workers with inside info can be traumatized and need legal support, outside of normal fed channels. We are experts in supporting corp whistleblowers & provide pro bono legal & psychosocial. Let them know. Psst.org/safe
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This!
Psst...is specifically working with insiders who collectively want to speak out. This keeps everyone safe, eliminates the 'first mover' issue, and creates more impactful stories! We are highly experienced working with whistleblowers. Legal counsel always available pro bono.
Psst.org/safe
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Speaking out from the inside is truly difficult. Just like the protests outside, there is safety in numbers...to collectively come forward. That's what we help workers in tech and government do. www.cjr.org/politics/whi...
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This! It is so critical for federal workers who want to speak out to take precautions. Do not use work computer, use tor browser on personal computer, stay safe. Get legal counsel, safely, securely. We offer pro bono legal even if you don't want to be 'full whistleblower'
psst.org/safe
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3) Fed workers need to know normal channels are compromised. Do not use work computer, use E2E encryption email only, consider Tor browser, Signal for chat. Be smart and safe. We offer pro bono experienced legal counsel b4 talking to media also: psst.org/safe
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Insane disregard for security.
For workers: this shows you should NOT report wrongdoing w/i 'normal' fed channels. Seek independent and SECURE tools to report wrongdoing. Don't use your work computer. Consider a Tor Browser.
psst.org/safe is an option (nonpartisan, secure, privileged legal help).
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Insane disregard for security.
For workers: this shows you should NOT report wrongdoing w/i 'normal' fed channels. Seek independent and SECURE tools to report wrongdoing. Don't use your work computer. Consider a Tor Browser.
psst.org/safe is an option (nonpartisan, secure, privileged legal help).
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Psst...if you are a civil servant thinking of reporting on what's going on in your dept, this should tell you all you need to know. Your report will NOT be safe. Get off your work computer, use an independent tool, talk to a lawyer first.
Reason we created Psst.org - BE SAFE.
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Please be careful. This is not a safe way to whistleblow in today's government. Who has access to the form? How is the form transmitted? Know not to know your work computer! Need to think like corp whistleblowers - the federal systems for reporting have broken down.
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My kids were taught history by Marc Fogel at AAS in Moscow. Seeing him released is truly great news, I cannot hate this.
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A good start is going through expert support orgs that know how to deal with protected reporting, not an unencrypted web form! @psst-org.bsky.social @hushline.app @govacctproj.bsky.social
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Psst...if this is happening to you, you can deposit about it in our encrypted, nonpartisan and independent Safe. We are experts in helping whistleblowers and will provide you with legal, security, media and psychosocial support:
Psst.org
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If you are concerned, your first step should be a non partisan, non-profit that has your best interests in mind (not theirs). Psst... is set up specifically to help workers whistleblow without going full whistleblower - with confidential legal, media and congressional support.
Psst.org
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Immediate, pro bono legal consultation for any workers who have information or even just concerns. Safe, secure - and if you want, you can wait until others come forward for collective action. Access to journos, lawyers, security and more.
Psst.org/safe
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Psst...workers can go to our Safe, deposit their information or concerns, and get pro bono consultation right away. Or they can wait until others in the dept also voice concern. Access to lawyers, journos, security and more. We know what we are doing.
Psst.org/safe
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Psst...we are a new non-partisan non-profit for workers to safely deposit their information or concerns. They can request an immediate pro bono legal consultation or wait until others voice the same concerns. Totally secure. Tell everyone.
Psst.org/safe
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We work with whistleblowers and we have set up a safe, secure Safe where workers can deposit their concern or their information and get a pro bono consultation with our experienced legal team. Tell everyone.
Psst.org/safe