{"id":44827,"date":"2025-10-30T23:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T06:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=44827"},"modified":"2025-10-30T23:02:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T06:02:21","slug":"defiance-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/defiance-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Defiance.org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/about\">About<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/news\">News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/new-page\">Swag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/55299ccc-3506-4454-a70a-0f2a12202e32\/Screenshot+2025-10-27+at+9.44.29%E2%80%AFAM.png?format=1500w\" alt=\"DEFIANCE.org\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/6dac0824-3362-4fea-a512-1e639c7ed78a\/IMG_4976.jpeg?format=1500w\" alt=\"IMG_4976.jpeg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWHAT CAN I DO?\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We built a club to answer that question. Each month, we give you options to fight back \u2014 <em>peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly<\/em> \u2014 against Trump\u2019s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A CLUB FOR COURAGEOUS AMERICANS.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. SIGN THE DECLARATION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Join top Democrats, Republicans, and Independents <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/declaration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>who\u2019ve signed<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>. We\u2019re trying to reach ONE MILLION signatures. You\u2019ll receive exclusive updates on the fight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NO AMERICAN PRESIDENT SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE THE WHITE HOUSE FOR POLITICAL RETALIATION.<\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We will stand together against it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And we must defend one another when attacked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name(required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email(required)Submit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. JOIN <a href=\"https:\/\/defiance.democracyengine.com\/test\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE CLUB<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/defiance.democracyengine.com\/test\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a Member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Click Button, Defy Trump! : <\/strong>DEFIANCE.org Members pledge a monthly amount\u2014<em>any amount<\/em>, from $1 to $1,000\u2014for democracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick the Cause:<\/strong> Each month, Members receive a private briefing highlighting urgent actions and trusted causes. You pick what to support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take Action:<\/strong> Then we fund the top ones and provide new ways for Members to defy Trump\u2019s authoritarian takeover. Ding!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All proceeds go toward the fight. No bureaucracy. No BS. Just action. Contributions are not tax-deductible; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defiance.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here\u2019s why<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. DO SOMETHING REAL<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Members get new recommendations monthly to counter the White House revenge machine \u2014 and to team up with strategic partners like the ones below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2022SPEAK OUT\u2022CALL CONGRESS\u2022SOUND THE ALARM\u2022STAND WITH TARGETSJOIN A PROTEST \u2022 SUE TRUMP \u2022 SPEAK OUT \u2022 CALL CONGRESS \u2022 SOUND THE ALARM \u2022 STAND WITH TARGETS \u2022 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA \u2022<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FEATURED ACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TAKE TRUMP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TO COURT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/270a3cb4-8828-494a-add1-79dc8d647d7e\/1.png.webp\" alt=\"Logo of Democracy Defenders Fund featuring a pink and purple star with a checkmark, and the text 'Democracy Defenders Fund' in pink and blue.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.democracydefendersfund.org\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF) is at the forefront of lawsuits defending against authoritarianism and political retribution. <\/strong>When the regime abuses power and breaks the law, DDF sues them. They\u2019ve been at the center of cases to protect federal workers who\u2019ve been fired, critics who\u2019ve been muzzled, and groups who\u2019ve been persecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where You Can Take Action<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.democracydefendersfund.org\/\">https:\/\/www.democracydefendersfund.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why We Like This<\/strong><br>The courts have been one of the few guardrails that \u2014 so far \u2014 have limited the ability of the White House to retaliate against law firms, universities, industries, individual critics, nonprofits, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FEATURED ACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET CONGRESS TO STAND UP<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/410503b8-bfa7-439b-905e-7109f10d656b\/congressinal-courage-launch-event-img-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Group of diverse people participating in a protest, holding signs advocating for government accountability, the protection of the republic, and against lobbyists, with some wearing campaign shirts and waving flags during a demonstration.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/represent.us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><strong>RepresentUs has launched the Congressional Courage Campaign to urge representatives to hold the Executive Branch accountable.<\/strong> This nationwide, nonpartisan effort is focused on ensuring lawmakers reclaim Congress\u2019s authority and serve their constituents, not their wallets or special interests. As the Trump administration and its allies abuse power, we must push our representatives to stand up, do their jobs, and defend our democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where You Can Take Action<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/represent.us\/\">https:\/\/represent.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why We Like This<\/strong><br>RepresentUs has a proven record of uniting Americans across the political spectrum for accountable government. With high-profile supporters like Michael Douglas and Jennifer Lawrence, the organization can reach and educate millions on the issues and turn that awareness into meaningful grassroots action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FEATURED ACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEFEND TARGETS OF REVENGE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/e989dc84-1d5e-452e-ad99-eb6e16d1cb36\/9573144.png\" alt=\"Whistleblower Aid logo with text in blue and pink, featuring a whistle icon.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whistlebloweraid.org\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WhistleblowerAid.org comes to the rescue of truth-tellers. <\/strong>This remarkable nonprofit helps whistleblowers who\u2019ve exposed government wrongdoing \u2014 safely, legally, and effectively. From national security insiders to public health officials, they safeguard and empower the voices Trump wants silenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where You Can Take Action<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/whistlebloweraid.org\/\">https:\/\/whistlebloweraid.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why We Like This<\/strong><br>Whistleblowers are often the first line of defense against abuse of power. But under Trump, they\u2019ve been fired, investigated, and threatened. Whistleblower Aid helps protect them through legal representation, public advocacy, trusted reporting, along with wrap-around services including physical and cyber security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEFY LIKE DE NIRO.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>From the mean streets to the halls of power, Robert De\u202fNiro has always stood up to bullies. His newest role? <strong>Defying Trump \u2014 and daring the rest of us to do the same.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/68bc49bed4dac91360430298\/6dac0824-3362-4fea-a512-1e639c7ed78a\/IMG_4976.jpeg\" alt=\"Nighttime view of the White House through black metal bars, with the building illuminated and American flags flying on top.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OR YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE $0 TODAY, DO NOTHING, AND PAY TRIBUTE TO YOUR RULER.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to surrender<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About News Swag \u201cWHAT CAN I DO?\u201d We built a club to answer that question. Each month, we give you options to fight back \u2014 peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly \u2014 against Trump\u2019s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together. 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