There was a previous submission about this topic https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37852784

But, it was flagged and as a consequence it couldn't be seen by as many users as it otherwise would have been. That previous post was later unflagged, but the damage was already done.

I am resubmitting to undo that damage.

They were not "doxxed". There is no expectation of privacy when signing an open letter and using your affiliation to boost it.

Also, I don't think they deserve much sympathy. These are the same people who will put your name in a hundred lists and advocate for your firing if you say anything significantly in contradiction to their ideology.