Keep John safe while he exposes America's far-right militia

He risked everything to inform us about the growth and resilience of America's shadow militia. He has more to share - help him keep warning us of developments in the American militia.

John Williams is a wilderness survival instructor who, when contacted by militia leaders for training advice, recognized the threat they pose to individuals and society as a whole. An expert in espionage, John became a trusted member of two major militia groups after January 6, 2021. In the span of more than two years, he shared his harrowing story about the groups and their leaders with Josh Kaplan of Pro Publica whose story, The Militia and the Mole(January 4, 2025), has received high praise and millions of reads. TL;DR: initially thwarted after Jan 6, the groups have grown significantly in subsequent years and are readying for a renaissance under the next US administration.

We need John's eyes and ears to continue to warn us of developments in the world of militia. Psst... provides pro bono legal, security and psychosocial support to John, but he needs additional financial help to stay safe, including funds to move safe houses and to change his identity. Anything you can provide will help.