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Watch the video of the 2013 Ridenhour Prizes
If you missed the tenth annual Ridenhour Prizes luncheon ceremony on April 24 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, you can Watch it here.
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Ridenhour at Ten: War and Whistleblowing from Vietnam to Today
Several past winners were on a panel discussion immediately following the 2013 Ridenhour ceremony. It featured speakers Matthew Hoh, Nick Turse, and Thomas Drake, as well as former director of the ISOO, J. William Leonard. The panel was moderated by Roberta Baskin. Learn more
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ABOUT THE PRIZES
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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