3 April 2026 – Guest piece written by Jacqueline Garrick, Whistleblowers of America

In the following article, Jacqueline Garrick explores the gendered realities of whistleblowing, highlighting how women who speak out against wrongdoing face distinct barriers, risks, and forms of retaliation. Drawing on recent research and survey data, the article introduces the concept of “whistle-sisters” to capture the shared experiences of women navigating issues of credibility, power, and vulnerability in exposing corruption. It examines how factors such as positionality and believability shape whose voices are heard, and whose are dismissed, while underscoring the disproportionate mental health impacts and structural inequalities women encounter.