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>"Obey only lawful orders," the billboard says in Tampa, near the MacDill Air Force Base.
Right now, we’re run by a lean, tiny team.
Two friends —Miles Taylor (a former official targeted by Trump)and Xander Schultz (founder of Defeat by Tweet and One for Democracy) — decided to stop waiting around for someone else to build this and just do it. They’ve put in their own time and money to get it moving.
Now they’re backed by an amazing group of folks — made up mostly of volunteers — who are lending their time and voices to defy Trump.
If you’re looking to get more directly involved, we urge you to support the groups that we recommend. DEFIANCE.org itself will remain lean to focus on supporting on-the-ground action.
http://www.defiance.org/about
>this little treasonoug faggot
### Miles Taylor
Miles Taylor is a prominent former U.S. government official and vocal critic of Donald Trump. He served in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the Trump administration, rising to Chief of Staff. In 2018, he anonymously authored a New York Times op-ed titled "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration," and later wrote the book A Warning (2019) under the pseudonym "Anonymous." He revealed his identity in 2020, becoming the first former Trump official to endorse Joe Biden. Taylor has since authored Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from Trump's Revenge (2023) and become a commentator on national security and democracy issues.
Currently, he hosts DEFIANCE Radio (a daily news program on defiance.news/substack) and is involved in anti-Trump activism. He co-founded Defiance.org, an organization described as providing resources for protest planning and legal support for potential whistleblowers or those resisting policies. His X account is @MilesTaylorUSA (verified, ~229k followers).
### Xander Schultz
Xander Schultz is a social impact entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, and impact investor focused on social justice, democracy protection, and refugee aid. He is the son of Olympic wrestling champion Dave Schultz (whose murder was depicted in the film Foxcatcher). Schultz co-founded the refugee aid organization When We Band Together, launched the viral anti-Trump initiative Defeat By Tweet (a 2020 super PAC that raised millions by tying donations to Trump's tweets), and founded groups like One For Democracy and The Convening.
He has a background in Silicon Valley tech (co-founding companies acquired by Google) and currently works with Defiance (linked to Miles Taylor). His LinkedIn shows him based in Portland, Oregon, with roles emphasizing freedom from oppression and hope-building initiatives.
No highly active or verified X account for him was found in searches (several low-follower accounts exist with similar names, but none match his profile).
### Connection Between Them
Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz co-founded Defiance (defiance.org / defiance.news), an activist organization opposing the Trump administration. It has been involved in campaigns like billboard ads targeting U.S. military personnel (urging them to question orders) and providing legal aid for potential resisters. In November (likely 2025, based on recent activity), Taylor interviewed Schultz on DEFIANCE Radio. Their shared work centers on democracy reform and resistance to Trump policies.
On X, their collaboration has drawn criticism, with some posts labeling Defiance's tactics as seditious or akin to "color revolution" strategies. Recent discussions (as of late December 2025) highlight billboards in Florida military areas funded by the group.
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>this little treasonous faggot
give me an extended network map for these two losers. Who are they connected to? where do they get their money.
### Extended Network Map: Xander Schultz and Miles Taylor
This network map outlines the professional, organizational, and personal connections of Xander Schultz and Miles Taylor, based on public records, organizational affiliations, and reported activities. It focuses on key nodes (individuals, organizations, and initiatives) and their interconnections. Funding sources are highlighted where available, drawing from FEC disclosures, nonprofit reports, and public statements. The map is structured around shared ventures (e.g., Defiance), individual networks, and financial backers. Connections are bidirectional unless noted.
#### Central Hub: Defiance (Defiance.org / Defiance.news)
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Founders/Co-Leaders: Xander Schultz (co-founder, strategic advisor) and Miles Taylor (co-founder, editor/host of DEFIANCE Radio).
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Description: A nonprofit activist organization focused on "defending democracy" through anti-Trump initiatives, including billboards urging U.S. military personnel to question orders, legal support for whistleblowers, and protest resources. Launched in 2025, it partners with groups for campaigns like the Congressional Courage Campaign and lawsuits against political retribution.
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Key Connections:
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Partners/Collaborators:
- RepresentUs: Joint work on accountability campaigns urging Congress to check executive power.
- Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF): Legal partnerships for lawsuits defending against authoritarianism.
- Whistleblower Aid (WhistleblowerAid.org): Provides legal defense for service members or officials refusing orders; coordinates on whistleblower protection.
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Media/Platform Ties:
- Substack: Hosts Defiance.news with over 61,000 subscribers; used for membership, news, and live streams.
- YouTube and X (formerly Twitter): Platforms for discussions and events, including Miles Taylor's X account (@MilesTaylorUSA, ~229k followers).
- Big Beautiful Boycott Bot: A Chrome extension promoted for boycott tools.
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Funding Sources:
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Primarily grassroots: Monthly membership pledges ($1–$1,000/month) and one-time donations via Democracy Engine; 100% allocated to "pro-democracy" efforts (e.g., $25,000/week goal for billboards in military areas like Florida).
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Not tax-deductible; does not support candidates or PACs directly.
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No major corporate or foundation donors publicly disclosed; criticized in X posts as potentially "Democrat NGO" funded, but specifics unconfirmed beyond member contributions.
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Public scrutiny: X discussions label it as "sedition" or "color revolution" tactics, with calls to investigate funding, but no concrete donor lists beyond general pledges.
####Xander Schultz's Network
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Background: Social impact entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist, and impact investor. Silicon Valley tech roots (co-founded Kifi and Complete, both acquired by Google). Focus on social justice, refugee aid, and democracy protection. Son of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz. Based in Portland, OR; no verified X account found (low-follower matches like @ale13xander or @XanderSchu2901 do not align with his profile).
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Key Organizations and Roles:
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When We Band Together: Co-founder; refugee aid nonprofit.
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Defeat By Tweet: Founder (2020 super PAC); tied donations to Trump's tweets, raising millions for anti-Trump organizers and Black communities.
>####Xander Schultz's Network
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One For Democracy: Founder; raises and distributes funds to voter engagement groups.
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The Convening: Founder; focuses on building hope and initiatives against oppression.
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Galaxy Labs: CEO; startup studio for social impact organizations (mentioned in LinkedIn post by close friend David Homan).
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Sami AI: Co-founder/CEO; AI-focused venture.
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Rosenzweig & Company: Team member; humanitarian and entrepreneurial role.
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Personal/Professional Connections:
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David Homan: Close friend and collaborator; introduced Schultz on LinkedIn as running Galaxy Labs.
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Mike Novogratz: Backer of One For Democracy; former hedge fund executive who channels donations to aligned groups.
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Omkari Williams: Podcast host; discussed Schultz's Silicon Valley tech background and activism.
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Omega Institute: Speaker/involvement in social entrepreneurship events.
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Reddit Community: Hosted AMA as social justice entrepreneur and podcast host ("What We Don't Know").
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Broader Ties: Advisors to non-profits/philanthropies for strategy, product development, partnerships, and fundraising; connections to tech acquirers like Google.
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Funding Sources:
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Defeat By Tweet: FEC-terminated super PAC (ID: C00749143); raised ~$3.4M from individual donors (2,160 large contributions of $200+ in 2019–2020; 70 in 2023–2024). Powered by Momentum app for micro-donations (1 cent+ per Trump tweet). Donors include progressive activists and tech executives; distributed to voter groups via One For Democracy.
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One For Democracy: Funded by wealthy Democrats like Novogratz; disbursed $38M+ to voting organizations in 2020.
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Personal ventures: Impact investing and philanthropy; no specific donor lists, but tied to Silicon Valley networks (e.g., Google acquisitions provided capital).
#### Miles Taylor's Network
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Background: National security expert, #1 NYT bestselling author (A Warning, Blowback), former DHS Chief of Staff under Trump. Revealed as "Anonymous" (2018 NYT op-ed criticizing Trump from within). Endorsed Biden in 2020; now focuses on democracy reform and anti-Trump commentary.
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Key Organizations and Roles:
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Chief of Staff (2017–2019); scheduler/appointment maker for Kirstjen Nielsen and Chad Wolf.
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DEFIANCE Radio: Host; daily news program on Defiance.news/Substack.
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National Endowment for Democracy (NED): Former fellow/staff; focused on democracy promotion.
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SNF Paideia Program (University of Pennsylvania): Involved in national security and democracy discussions.
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U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security: Professional staff member.
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Personal/Professional Connections:
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George W. Bush Administration: Early roles in government service.
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Donald Trump Administration: Internal critic; donated to Obama in 2008 (FEC records), highlighting bipartisan roots before anti-Trump shift.
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Media/Commentary: Frequent guest on PBS, Politico; criticized Trump in books and interviews (e.g., 2025 PBS segment on Trump's punishments of opponents).
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Critics/Opponents: Targeted by Trump (2025 executive order labeling him a "leaker"); defended in YouTube video against attacks.
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Broader Ties: Linked to Republican anti-Trump circles; collaborated with figures like John Bolton (mentioned in contexts of FBI raids and suspensions).
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Funding Sources:
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Book Royalties: From A Warning (2019) and Blowback (2023); monetized anti-Trump stance.
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Defiance: As above; personal involvement ties his income (e.g., Substack subscriptions) to the org.
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Government/Nonprofit: Past salaries from DHS, NED, and congressional roles; no current major donors disclosed beyond Defiance's model.
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Public scrutiny: Accused of prioritizing "ambition and monetary gain" in 2025 White House statement; 2020 video endorsement of Biden funded by anti-Trump groups.
#### Overlapping Themes and Broader Implications
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Shared Focus: Anti-Trump activism, democracy defense, and resistance to perceived authoritarianism. Defiance represents their strongest tie, blending Schultz's entrepreneurial activism with Taylor's government insider perspective.
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Potential Extended Links: Through Defiance partners (e.g., RepresentUs has ties to broader reform networks), Schultz's tech world (Silicon Valley donors), and Taylor's D.C. circles (NED has global democracy funding from U.S. government sources).
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Criticisms: X posts and reports portray their work as "organized resistance" or "sedition," especially military-targeted campaigns. Funding opacity (beyond PAC disclosures) fuels speculation of hidden backers.
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Data Gaps: No foreign funding or major undisclosed donors confirmed; most relies on U.S.-based individuals and pledges. For visuals, imagine a graph with Defiance at center, Schultz branching to tech/philanthropy, Taylor to government/media.
This map is based on verified public sources; networks evolve, so ongoing activities (e.g., 2025 billboards) may expand connections.
expand on the network map by focusing on the ongoing activities such as the seditious billboards they are funding
### Expanded Network Map: Focus on the "Obey Only Lawful Orders" Billboard Campaign
This expansion builds on the prior map, zeroing in on Defiance.org's most controversial ongoing activity as of late December 2025: the billboard campaign targeting U.S. military personnel. Launched in mid-December 2025, the campaign places billboards near key military installations in Florida, urging troops to "Obey Only Lawful Orders" and directing them to defiance.org/troops for legal resources. Critics, including conservative outlets and X users, label it seditious, accusing it of undermining military discipline and encouraging insubordination against President Trump.
#### Campaign Details
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Message and Design: Billboards prominently display “Obey Only Lawful Orders,” quoting the Manual for Courts-Martial (Article 92): "A general order or regulation is lawful unless it is contrary to the Constitution, the law of the United States, or lawful superior orders." They include the URL defiance.org/troops.
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Locations:
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Near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL (home to U.S. Special Operations Command and Central Command; billboards spotted on Gandy Blvd. and Selmon Expressway, ~2 miles from base).
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Near U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Doral, FL (overseeing operations in Latin America; additional proximity to Trump National Doral golf resort noted by organizers).
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Timing and Context: Launched December 17, 2025, amid Trump administration military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific (reportedly killing ~100 people). Organizers cite concerns over potential "unlawful orders" in these operations.
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Scope and Plans: Initial phase in Florida; organizers (including Miles Taylor) state intent to expand to other bases if "future presidential actions pose legal concerns." Includes digital ads, posters, and online messaging in military communities.
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Budget: Described as part of a ~$50,000 initiative in some reports; Defiance previously aimed for $25,000/week in member pledges for billboards.
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Public Promotion: Miles Taylor announced it on X (@MilesTaylorUSA) on December 17, 2025, with a photo of the billboard, garnering significant engagement and backlash.
#### Key Connections in the Campaign
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Primary Organizers:
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Defiance.org (co-founded by Miles Taylor and Xander Schultz): Leads the campaign, frames it as a "constitutional alarm bell" to remind troops the president is "bound by the law."
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Whistleblower Aid (@wbaidlaw): Key partner; provides confidential legal advice, whistleblower hotlines, and defense for troops refusing orders. Taylor highlighted this partnership in his announcement.
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Supporting Network:
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Ties to broader "resistance" efforts, including prior coordination with groups like RepresentUs and Democracy Defenders Fund.
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Inspired by (and defended) the "Seditious Six" – six Democratic lawmakers who released a November 2025 video urging troops to refuse illegal orders (prompting Trump's calls for their prosecution).
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Media and Amplification:
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Promoted via Defiance.news/Substack (Miles Taylor's platform) and live briefings (e.g., December 17-19, 2025 events on "Obey Only Lawful Orders").
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Covered by outlets like NBC News, The Independent, and local Tampa media (e.g., WTSP/10 Tampa Bay).
#### Funding Sources for the Campaign
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Grassroots Model: Defiance.org operates as a nonprofit relying on member subscriptions and donations (via Substack and defiance.org; pledges from $1–$1,000/month). Funds are allocated directly to campaigns like billboards (e.g., weekly goals publicized for ad buys).
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No Major Disclosed Donors: Unlike Schultz's past PACs (e.g., Defeat By Tweet raised millions from individual/progressives), current funding is opaque beyond member contributions. Not tax-deductible; no ties to candidates/PACs.
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Critic Speculation: Conservative sources (e.g., RedState, Twitchy, X posts) allege hidden "Democrat NGO" or "Soros-funded" backing, but no evidence found. Campaign framed as member-driven "mutual aid."
>expand on the network map by focusing on the ongoing activities such as the seditious billboards they are funding
#### Criticism and "Seditious" Label
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Conservative Backlash:
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Labeled "sedition" or "color revolution tactics" for targeting military chain of command (e.g., X post by @amuse: "organized resistance targeting the military itself").
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Accusations of politicizing the military, sowing chaos, and mirroring foreign interference (e.g., urging encryption, counseling on "disobeying immoral orders").
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White House/Pentagon response implied in reports; echoes Trump's prior rhetoric against similar efforts.
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Defiance's Defense: Taylor states it's educational – troops already must disobey unlawful orders under UCMJ – and provides "independent legal support" amid "illegal orders" concerns.
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Broader Implications: Campaign escalates Defiance's role from protest coordination to direct military outreach, drawing national scrutiny. As of December 27, 2025, billboards remain active, with potential for expansion.
This campaign solidifies Defiance as the core hub linking Taylor's insider critique and Schultz's activist fundraising, while amplifying ties to legal/whistleblower networks. Ongoing developments (e.g., new locations or legal challenges) could further extend the map.
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Whistleblower Aid is a pioneering non-profit legal organization that helps public and private sector workers report and expose wrongdoing — safely, lawfully, and responsibly. We have represented some of the most significant whistleblowers of our time, including Frances Haugen of Facebook and the whistleblower whose revelations led to the first impeachment of Donald Trump, creating monumental and lasting changes to our democracy and beyond.
Our democracy functions best when institutions and leaders are subject to scrutiny, and when those who operate corruptly or illegally are held to account for their actions. Whistleblower Aid is a pioneering non-profit legal organization that helps government employees and private-sector workers report and expose wrongdoing—safely, lawfully, and responsibly.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Whistleblower Aid is dedicated to supporting and protecting whistleblowers— in the interest of the public, and in the pursuit of a robust, resilient and thriving democracy.
Since our founding in 2017, we have supported and advocated for whistleblowers across government, Big Tech and other parts of the private sector, helping them find a safe way to disclose the important information they hold and bring that information to public attention. Whistleblower Aid fills a vital niche that, until now, has stood empty. No other organization matches Whistleblower Aid’s comprehensive, non-partisan approach to making whistleblowing safer, more accessible, and more effective. Whistleblower Aid empowers its clients to report and fix government and private-sector lawbreaking — without breaking the law.
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Chief Executive Officer
“Whistleblowers are our first line of defense when it comes to creating real and lasting change. After a lifetime of working with activists, journalists and freedom-fighters of many different kinds, I understand how vital it is to push back against corporations and governments and the tremendous power they are capable of wielding to discredit or silence truth-tellers. Whistleblower Aid is where I can put my fierce commitment to the truth into practice each and every day, and it is an honor to provide those with the courage to speak out with the resources and support they need to be heard loud and clear.”
Libby Liu is an internationally renowned expert on human rights, press freedom, information operations and internet freedom who joined Whistleblower Aid as chief executive officer in April 2021.
Prior to joining Whistleblower Aid, Ms. Liu created the Open Technology Fund (OTF), where she spearheaded efforts to support tools that circumvent censorship and surveillance and advance free speech worldwide. Today, more than 2 billion people use OTF-supported technologies every day, including Signal, TOR and Wireguard.
Ms. Liu was compelled to create OTF to protect the digital lives of individuals while serving as president of Radio Free Asia (RFA), a non-profit media company that provides uncensored objective news and information otherwise unavailable to audiences in East Asia. In 16 years at the helm, she led RFA’s vision, directed RFA’s editorial strategy and shaped its administrative policies, working closely with a bipartisan board, its grantor agency, USAGM, oversight and appropriations committees of the U.S. Congress, the State Department, international public broadcasters and stakeholders in the U.S. and abroad.
Ms. Liu has served as assistant district attorney in the San Francisco District Attorney’s office and is a former corporate labor and employment law attorney.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkeley, an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. In 2021, she was honored as a Luxembourg Peace Prize laureate for outstanding work on technology that promotes peace.
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Chief Legal Counsel
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Mr. Bakaj was a lawful whistleblower at the CIA, experienced employment retaliation, and was ultimately vindicated through an investigation. He was also Whistleblower Aid’s first client. Working closely with Mr. Bakaj, the Whistleblower Aid team successfully blocked a presidential appointment of an individual who reprised against Mr. Bakaj and who, during their confirmation process, perjured themselves before Congress.
He served as lead counsel to the anonymous intelligence officer whose 2019 disclosures about Ukraine led to the first impeachment of President Trump—keeping them safe and in their job.
Mr. Bakaj is the founding and managing partner of Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC and is the recipient of numerous professional accolades including the Department of Defense Career Achievement Award and being named “Investigator of the Year” for his work on chemical weapons storage. He was also named 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” by the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, along with Mark Zaid, and Washingtonian magazine recognized him as one of Washington’s top attorneys and one of Washington’s most influential people.
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During her career, she has also advocated on behalf of mission-driven organizations and whistleblowers, including an outed CIA agent.
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Mr. Gardiner graduated from Ithaca College in 2014 with degrees in Communication Studies and Politics. He received his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. Mr. Gardiner joined Whistleblower Aid in 2017, helping to found the organization.
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Dr. Lydia Bean,
President
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>>24035610, >>24035632 Defiance group run by treasonous faggot Miles Taylor
>>24035650, >>24035652, >>24035653, >>24035725, >>24035727 Miles Taylor Xander Schultz network map from grok
>>24035661 Former Trump official Miles Taylor speaks out for first time about memo ordering probe
>>24035672 Who is Miles Taylor, author of the ‘Anonymous’ NYT op-ed on Trump? | New York Post
>>24035731, >>24035734 Whistleblowers Aid. Meet the team. Other group with the Florida billboards
>>24035737 Pedo coup lawyer Mark Zaid involved
>>24035742 Fat Cow muh disinfo queen Joan Donovan as well
>Two friends —Miles Taylor (a former official targeted by Trump)and Xander Schultz(founder of Defeat by Tweet and One for Democracy) —
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After facing adversity early - his Olympic champion father Dave was murdered when he was nine (portrayed in the movie Foxcatcher) -Xander Schultz found purpose as a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and activistfocused on maximizing the freedom of oppressed people and elevating changemakers.
In Silicon Valley, Xander helped found consumer tech companies Kifi (acquired by Google), and Complete - two social platforms dedicated to helping people help each other.
In 2016, Xander went on to co-found refugee aid organization WWBT with his wife Zoë. In 2017, he joined MIke Novogratz family office as an entrepreneur-in-residence, with a focus on innovating to support Galaxy Gives portfolio leaders.
Today - while still playing a leading roll at WWBT - Xander organized donor networks to build One For Democracy, is supporting Black community organizers through Defeat By Tweet, chatting with changemakers on his Radical Ones and helping bring mental wellness to more people via a VR meditation platform (in development).
http://www.xandz.co/
Zoë Pappis is dedicated to ensuring displaced people have community resources, safe spaces and positive places where they can thrive. She has led refugee aid organization WWBT since 2016, supporting and leading initiatives that emphasize dignity and prioritize the most vulnerable.
Zoë is also an adamant animal rights activist and proud vegan. She believes deeply that every sentient being deserves safety and kindness. In 2016, she played a central role in the victory to ban ivory sales in California as a member of the March for Elephants NGO.
Prior to moving to New York, Zoë previously served her community as a yoga instructor, leading classes for the city-workers of San Francisco. She received her training certificate at the world renowned 7 Centers Yoga Arts in Sedona, AZ and has trained under Rusty Wells, Seane Corn, and Rachel Brathen .
"What We Don't Know" / "Radical Ones" Podcast Episodes(Playlist of 50 Episodes)
The archived page you linked earlier was for Radical Ones (radicalones.co), an earlier iteration or related podcast hosted by Xander Schultz. However, the 50-episode playlist you listed matches What We Don't Know (WWDK), also hosted by Xander Schultz, which appears to be the evolution or rebranding/continuation of the same series. It focuses on interviews with activists, changemakers, and leaders on social justice, criminal justice reform, climate action, politics, and related issues.
I cannot directly listen to audio (as I don't have real-time audio playback capabilities), but based on episode titles, durations, cross-referenced public descriptions from podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Audible), and available show notes, here is a structured list with guests and summaries for each episode. Summaries are derived from titles, guest backgrounds, and publicly available episode descriptions where found.
Episodes are listed in the order you provided (reverse chronological, newest to oldest).
| Episode | Title & Guest(s) | Duration | Summary |
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| 50 | Texas Abortion Rights with Jill E. Adams | 14 min | Discussion on reproductive rights, abortion access in Texas post-restrictive laws, and advocacy efforts led by Jill E. Adams (executive director of If/When/How or similar reproductive justice org). |
| 49 | Rapid Response Afghanistan with Josie Naughton of Choose Love | 15 min | Focus on humanitarian aid and refugee support during the Afghanistan crisis (likely post-2021 Taliban takeover), with Josie Naughton discussing Choose Love's emergency response. |
| 48 | Special Episode: Climate Justice with Ibrahim AlHusseini, Marci Zaroff and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez | 20 min | Compilation/special featuring discussions on climate restoration investments (AlHusseini), eco-fashion (Zaroff), and youth/indigenous activism (Martinez). |
| 47 | Special Episode: Criminal Justice with Bianca Tylek, Jason Flom and Adnan Khan | 17 min | Round-up on prison reform: ending profiteering (Tylek/Worth Rises), wrongful convictions (Flom/Lava for Good), and extreme sentencing (Khan/Re:Store Justice). |
| 46 | Personal Excellence with Jordan Burroughs | 22 min | Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs shares insights on discipline, achievement, and personal growth in sports and life. |
| 45 | Helping People Breathe with Robbie Bent | 22 min | Robbie Bent (co-founder of Inward Breathwork) on breathwork, mental health, stress relief, and wellness practices. |
| 44 | The Psychedelic Revolution with Henri Sant-Cassia | 21 min | Exploration of psychedelics for mental health, therapy, and societal change. |
| 43 | The Decarbonization of Shipping with Pace Ralli | 22 min | Pace Ralli (CEO of SWITCH Maritime) on electrifying vessels for zero-emission shipping and reducing global freight's environmental impact. |
| 42 | Confronting the Homelessness and Addiction Crisis with Dave Marlon | 20 min | Strategies for addressing homelessness and addiction through recovery and support systems. |
| 41 | Leading the Fashion Industry Revolution with Marci Zaroff | 20 min | Marci Zaroff on sustainable, ethical fashion and eco-friendly industry transformations. |
| 40 | Dismantling the Carceral State with Alex Duran | 28 min | Critique and reform ideas for reducing mass incarceration and the prison system. |
| 39 | Ending Police Brutality with Phillip Atiba Goff | 28 min | Phillip Atiba Goff (Center for Policing Equity) on data-driven approaches to reduce police violence and reform. |
| 38 | Making our Government Younger and Smarter with Octavia Abell | 25 min | Efforts to bring younger, innovative leaders into government roles. |
| 37 | King's Legacy - Combating the 3 Evils w/ MLK III | 30 min | Martin Luther King III on continuing the fight against racism, poverty, and militarism ("the three evils"). |
| 36 | Mobilizing Movements with Vanessa Wruble | 23 min | Strategies for building and sustaining social movements. |
>"What We Don't Know" / "Radical Ones" Podcast Episodes(Playlist of 50 Episodes)
| 35 | The Fight for Domestic Workers with Jess Morales Rocketto | 27 min | Advocacy for rights and protections for domestic workers (likely via NDWA or similar). |
| 34 | Turning Public Defenders into Reform Advocates with Scott Hechinger | 24 min | Scott Hechinger on empowering public defenders in justice reform. |
| 33 | Catalyzing a Moral Revolution with Jacqueline Novogratz | 26 min | Jacqueline Novogratz (Acumen Fund) on moral leadership and impact investing for social good. |
| 32 | Schools Keeping Communities Alive with Nick Melvoin | 25 min | Role of education and school board leadership in community support. |
| 31 | Rewriting Extreme Sentencing with Adnan Khan | 23 min | Adnan Khan (Re:Store Justice) on reforming harsh sentences and supporting formerly incarcerated people. |
| 30 | Investing in the Reskilling Revolution with Nat Ware | 25 min | Economic approaches to workforce reskilling and education access. |
| 29 | Ending Prison Industry Profiteering with Bianca Tylek | 25 min | Bianca Tylek (Worth Rises) on dismantling profit motives in prisons (e.g., $80B industry). |
| 28 | Freeing Aging Prisoners with Jose Saldana | 31 min | Jose Saldana (RAPP director, formerly incarcerated 38 years) on releasing elderly prisoners. |
| 27 | Investing to Save the World with Ibrahim AlHusseini | 27 min | Ibrahim AlHusseini (FullCycle) on venture capital for climate-restoring technologies. |
| 26 | Indigenous and Environmental Activism with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez | 31 min | Youth climate activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez on indigenous rights and environmental justice. |
| 25 | Food Waste and the Circular Economy with Justin Kamine | 23 min | Justin Kamine on reducing food waste through innovative business models. |
| 24 | Wrongful Convictions with Jason Flom | 29 min | Jason Flom on innocence projects and exonerating the wrongly convicted. |
| 23 | Political Polarization with Ilana Redstone | 24 min | Ilana Redstone on causes and consequences of division in society (book: Unassailable Ideas). |
| 22 | The Power of the DA with Eliza Orlins | 33 min | Role of district attorneys in reform (Eliza Orlins, public defender and candidate). |
| 21 | Mutual Aid with Shelly Tygielski | 30 min | Community-based mutual aid networks for support and activism. |
| 20 | Supply Chains and Financial Inclusion with Ashish Gadnis | 28 min | Improving global supply chains and economic access. |
| 19 | Breonna Taylor, Mitch McConnell, and Kentucky Politics with Charles Booker | 28 min | Kentucky politics, justice for Breonna Taylor, and progressive challenges. |
| 18 | Latinx Voters with Liz Alarcón | 29 min | Mobilizing Latinx communities in elections. |
| 17 | The Georgia Runoffs with Ai-jen Poo, LaTosha Brown, and Rashad Robinson | 29 min | Strategies for the 2020/2021 Georgia Senate runoffs and voter turnout. |
| 16 | Organizing Black Churches with Pastor Mike McBride | 41 min | Faith-based organizing in Black communities for social justice. |
| 15 | Flipping Arizona with Reginald Bolding | 29 min | Efforts to turn Arizona blue in 2020 elections. |
| 14 | Black Male Voters with Mondale Robinson | 29 min | Mobilizing Black men in elections and politics. |
| 13 | How to Shift Culture with Yosi Sergant | 22 min | Cultural strategies for political and social change. |
| 12 | Voting Rights and Voter Suppression with Desmond Meade | 26 min | Desmond Meade (Florida Rights Restoration) on restoring felon voting rights. |
| 11 | Racial Justice with Rashad Robinson | 18 min | Rashad Robinson (Color of Change) on advancing racial equity. |
| 10 | A Moment of Silence for George Floyd | 9 min | Reflective tribute amid 2020 protests. |
| 9 | Global Prison Systems with Baz Dreisinger | 22 min | Comparative look at prisons worldwide and reform ideas. |
| 8 | Cash Bail with Robin Steinberg | 22 min | Robin Steinberg (The Bail Project) on ending money bail. |
| 7 | Basic Income with Andrew Yang | 25 min | Universal basic income concepts and policy. |
| 6 | Leveraging Fame for Good with Noah Centineo | 15 min | Actor Noah Centineo on using celebrity for activism. |
| 5 | Ending FGM with Jaha Dukureh | 23 min | Jaha Dukureh's campaign against female genital mutilation. |
| 4 | Solitary Confinement with Johnny Perez | 27 min | Survivor Johnny Perez on the impacts of solitary. |
| 3 | Bite - Expanding Veganism to Communities of Color | 3 min | Short segment on inclusive veganism outreach. |
| 2 | Leading in the Epicenter with Eric Adams | 25 min | Eric Adams (then Brooklyn Borough President) on COVID leadership in NYC. |
| 1 | Mental Health During COVID with Mark Goulston | 22 min | Psychiatrist Mark Goulston on coping with pandemic mental health challenges. |
This podcast series highlights progressive activism, with heavy emphasis on criminal justice (episodes ~24-31, 47), elections/politics (episodes ~11-19), environment/climate (~26-27, 43, 48), and broader social issues. Many episodes tie into 2020-2021 events (e.g., elections, George Floyd protests, Afghanistan withdrawal). If you have a specific episode you'd like more details on, I can search further!
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Xander Schultz Wife Zoe Pappis at a UN Sustainable NY conference or something
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UN76 Dialogue: We are Grateful for All Stakeholders
Impacting Change with the SDGs
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We are grateful to those who strive to meet the evolving challenges to end the pandemic. There are stakeholders from
all sectors investing in new strategic designs and approaches for sustainable solutions. Each sector has a critical role
in building back stronger utilizing more inclusive resilient resources while acknowledging the vital importance of
technology to develop connectivity in all regions. We support advocacy for gender equity, a growing inclusive economy,
and cultural diversity. Recently, the UN Secretary-General H.E. Antonio Guterres, released his “Our Common Agenda”
Report where he spoke of the urgency in addressing the rapidly growing global issues and importance of being inclusive
while investing in innovative solutions. Leaders are developing solution-driven investments that are impacting positive
change in line with the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals to achieve success for the UN2030 Sustainable
Development Agenda to "Leave No One Behind." We appreciate H.E. Abdulla Shahid, UN76 President of the United
Nations General Assembly for his message of Hope and respecting the rights of all.
Welcome & Moderator
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Ms. Margo LaZaro, President and Chair, NGOCSD-NY, Director of UN Relations for Global Family,
Co-Founder & CSO of the SDG Impact Awards Community, Partner of C4UNWN, Urban Cluster Convenor
Sharing Reflections
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Dr. Chantal Line Carpentier, Chief of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD) New York Office of the UN Secretary-General
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Mr. Marc-André Dorel, Acting Chief of the NGO Branch at the Office for Intergovenmental Support and
Coordination, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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Ms. Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo, Chief of the Civil Society Unit within the Civil Society, Advocacy and
Special Events Section of the United Nations Department of Global Communications
Impacting Change
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Mr. Simon Littlewood, Founder & CEO of SDG Global Group
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Ms. Genevieve Leveille, CEO and Principal Founder of AgriLedger, Vice-Chair of techUK. Distributed
Ledger Technologies Working Group
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Mr. Kristaps Cirulis, Founder of Now Next Design, Co-founder of Terrawaste Recycling and Founding
Partner of Collective High Tech
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Dr. Nina Smart, Founder of Servicing Wild Flowers International, Coordinator of the SIPA’s Migration
Project in Romania (Soroptimist International President’s Appeal) in partnership with AIDRom
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Ms.Zoë Pappis Schultz, Founder and Executive Director of When We Band Together
Empowering Youth
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Mr. Erastus B. Mong’are, HSC, Founder and Executive Director for StartUpAfrica, Inc.
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Ms. Julia Sora Wykoff, Founder and CEO of Zeal Cares
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Ms. Nudhara Yusuf, Global Youth Coordinator at the Coalition for the UN We Need and Global
Governance Innovation Network Facilitator at The Stimson Center
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Mr. Steven Aiello, Founder and Director of Debate for Peace. Tel Aviv, Israel
C4UNWN – UN Secretary General’s Our Common Agenda
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Mr. Jeffery Huffines, Senior Advisor of the Coalition for the UN We Need & Together First
Interactive Dialogue Exchange
Our Partners: NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY, PVBLIC Foundation, Baha’i International Community, Coalition
for the UN We Need, The Stimson Center, SDG Relief Fund, Together First, SDG Impact Awards Community, Global Family,
Soroptimist International, Humanitarian Focus Foundation, Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission,
Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization, Empower-a-Billion-Women(EBW), Debate for Peace, Huairou Commission, Youth for
a Better World/Montessori Model UN, Youth Impact! Forum, General Assembly of Partners, Global Family for Love & Peace,
ICW, GNEC, CoNGO, and UNA-USA Council of Organizations
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>Xander Schultz Wife Zoe Pappis at a UN Sustainable NY conference or something
Greek-American Zoe Pappis Talks to TNH about Refugee Aid Organization WWBT
May 4, 2020
By Eleni Sakellis
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Refugee children wearing masks in the Moria camp in Lesvos. (Photo: Courtesy of Team Humanity)
Refugee children wearing masks in the Moria camp in Lesvos. (Photo: Courtesy of Team Humanity)
NEW YORK – Zoë Pappis, co-founder of the refugee aid organization When We Band Together (WWBT), spoke with The National Herald about the organization and about her Greek roots.
WWBT supports and operates community centers and safe spaces for refugees – so those living through the difficult experience of being displaced have places to find safety, happiness, and purpose.
When asked about where in Greece her family is from and how she became a co-founder of WWBT, Pappis told TNH, “My dad’s mother and father’s families are from Chania, Crete. My husband and I were visiting them in 2015 at the height of the refugee crisis when thousands of people were fleeing the coast of Turkey daily to Lesvos island. Being so close, we jumped over to see how we can help. We learned so much on this trip, it changed our lives.
“We created WWBT soon after we returned home as a way to continue helping from afar. We started by selling bracelets made from the life vests with the goal of spreading awareness and driving support from the west. 100% of the proceeds we raised were brought back to Lesvos island to purchase aid locally for the people in the camps. The bracelets were also a way to clean the beaches and employ local Greeks whose tourist economy was so badly affected by the influx of refugees.
“Five years later we are still present on the island with the same goals but even bigger dreams than before:Our health clinic, partnership with MSF (Doctor's Without Borders), is set to open May 5.”
Of the organization’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Pappis told TNH,“When the [coronavirus] pandemic struck, our organization, WWBT, and our partner Team Humanity – along with a group of female Afghan refugee volunteers – mobilized to manufacture masks for the 20,000+ residents at the Moria Refugee Camp in Lesvos.
“When the refugee volunteers produced enough masks for everyone in the camp, we turned our attention to helping others, making masks for the local Greeks, and then shipping even more masks to organizations fighting for freedom and equality here in America.
“We’ve shipped thousands of masks in total – with recipients including Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullor’s Diginity and Power Now in Los Angeles, Equity and Transformation in Chicago, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women, and theBlack Lives Matter of Greater NY in partnership with congressional candidate Chivona Newsome.
“We’re also sending thousands of masks to conservative groups in the south in hopes of changing hearts and minds,” Pappis told TNH.
She noted that “some of the world’s most marginalized people” refugees, are “stepping up to protect themselves and others,” during the pandemic.
According to the WWBT website, the sanitizer and mask projects launched in response to the pandemic have been fully fundedthanks to Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Jack Dorsey's grant to Team Humanity.
The organization’s ongoing efforts to aid refugees continue. WWBT urges its supporters to help spread the word about the global refugee crisis and starting important conversations in our local community through wearing WWBT gear. All proceeds from the gear are used to support WWBT’s initiatives.
More information about When We Band Together is available online:https://www.wwbt.org.
Information about Team Humanity is also available online: http://teamhumanity.eu.
>ADL Goes Ballistic After Megyn Kelly Says Bari Weiss, Ben Shapiro Are 'Making Antisemites'
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