Philosophy
The Ethics of Whistleblowing in Government Transparency
Quick fact
In the U.S., government whistleblowers are often persecuted under espionage laws, with no guarantee of protection, despite the fact that their disclosures have uncovered billions in waste and serious human rights abuses.
Why this is interesting
You see classified evidence of a government cover-up that could harm thousands. Would you leak it, knowing you might lose everything?