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Ridenhour Winner Detained at Border
Jose Antonio Vargas was detained and subsequently released as he attempted to board a plane after a reporting trip to the US-Mexico border. Learn more
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Why We Need a New Church Committee
Ridenhour Courage Prize Winner Frederick A.O. Schwarz, Jr. argues that we need a modern day Church Committee to fix the broken intelligence system. Learn more
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Sheri Fink Wins Ridenhour Book Prize
Fink tells the harrowing story of Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Learn more
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The annual Ridenhour Prizes recognize acts of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society. These prizes memorialize the spirit of fearless truth-telling that whistleblower and investigative journalist Ron Ridenhour reflected throughout his extraordinary life and career. Each prize carries a $10,000 stipend. For more information, call Taya Kitman at 212-822-0252.
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