The New York Times

FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

by PEER | August 26, 2025
Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a nonprofit group that defends the rights of civil servants, said the Constitution protected the free speech of the FEMA workers. “They have strong First Amendment claims because they shared ...

E.P.A. Suspends 144 Employees After They Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

by PEER | July 3, 2025
Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a nonprofit group that defends the rights of civil servants, said the Constitution generally protects the speech of federal workers. “We believe strongly that these federal employees have First ...

Is Fake Grass Safe? A Manufacturer Sues to Stop a Discussion.

by PEER | June 17, 2025
The seminar seemed straightforward enough. Four experts planned to talk about whether artificial grass, which is used on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide, has health risks for children. But January’s seminar never happened, after the four speakers were sued for defamation by ...

A National Park Guide Was Flying Home From a Work Trip. She Was Fired Midair.

by PEER | February 15, 2025
But Tim Whitehouse, executive director of the nonprofit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said a shrinking work force, at least at the National Park Service, is “not going to save the government any money.” “It’s going to degrade our parks, demoralize people that ...

Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

by PEER | January 17, 2025
“The inspector generals have provided a much better avenue for serious inquiries into scientific integrity violations because they actually have investigatory powers and they’re not afraid to take on political leaders,” said Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for ...
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