Posted in Events Calendar, GNR Media/ Events on Nov 2nd, 2007
[ November 3, 2007; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. ] I’ll be speaking at the 70th Anniversary National Lawyers Guild Convention tomorrow here in Washington, DC. The event is called “From Emails to Arson: The New ‘Domestic Terrorism,” and its at noon. Lynn Stewart, an attorney convicted of “material support” to terrorists, will also be speaking on the panel about the frightening implications of her [...]
Posted in Events Calendar, GNR Media/ Events on Oct 16th, 2007
[ November 17, 2007; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Panel Discussion on State Repression: Past and Present
From the Green Scare to the Continued War on the Black Liberation Movement
Featuring:
Ramona Africa of MOVE
Will Potter, journalist and creator of GreenIsTheNewRed.com
Other Speakers: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
at St. Stephen’s Church
1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C.
$5-10 sliding scale, suggested donation will cover expenses and benefit
political prisoners. [...]
Posted in Events Calendar, GNR Media/ Events on Oct 16th, 2007
[ October 27, 2007; ] I’ll be in Sonoma, Calif. next week for the Project Censored awards, talking about my reporting on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. If you’re in the area, please come out and hear from Jeremy Scahill, Thom Hartmann and all the other awardees who have done such outstanding work. I’m really looking forward to this.
All [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events on Oct 14th, 2007
It’s been a while since the last update, and I apologize. Writing about the Green Scare and “eco-terrorism” unfortunately doesn’t pay the bills, so sometimes I’m at the mercy of other writing. Anyway, new posts are on the way. In the meantime, check out this hilarious/ridiculous/frustrating marquee at the Clinton Street Theater for the speaking [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events, Uncategorized on Sep 28th, 2007
I’ll be in Portland next week for a speaking event with Peter Young, one of the first people ever charged with “animal enterprise terrorism.” The press release for the event is below. Rumor has it that there might also be a movie screening, to take advantage of the wonderful venue. Thanks to all the sponsors [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events on Aug 23rd, 2007
I’ll be talking about how “eco-terrorism” rhetoric threatens civil liberties at “Becoming the Change,” the 22nd Annual International Compassionate Living Festival, on October 6 in Raleigh/Durham NC. I’ll be presenting on the civil liberties panel with Lauren Regan of the Civil Liberties Defense Center, and look forward to seeing the fine folks from Herbivore [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events on Aug 17th, 2007
Barb, a GreenIsTheNewRed.com reader, wrote in to the Bill Maher show (producers are looking for show ideas) asking that he discuss the labeling of environmental and animal advocates as “terrorists.” She asked that I post some info in case anybody else wants to do the same. Here’s a bit more from her:
I thought it might [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events, Grand Juries, Legal, Legislation on Aug 7th, 2007
Just like during the Red Scare, the National Lawyer’s Guild has been consistently out front during this “Green Scare” as well. The guild has condemned the politically-motivated application of the “terrorism” label to property crimes, and the use of vague and overly broad legislation like the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act to chill dissent.
A new [...]
Posted in GNR Media/ Events on Jul 29th, 2007
An interesting entry in Encyclopædia Britannica’s blog on terrorism enhancement penalties for environmentalists, the SHAC 7, and the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. I’m also partial to the title of the article, of course.
Posted in GNR Media/ Events on Jul 28th, 2007
Got an email recently that the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act will be in Project Censored’s list of Tops 25 under-reported news stories, in the 2008 edition. The article they picked is “House Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act With Little Discussion or Dissent: Notes from the House Floor ‘Debate.’” This could raise a lot of awareness [...]
The War on Terrorism has come home. Corporations and politicians are labeling activists "eco-terrorists" and national security threats. Think red-baiting, with a green twist. Here you'll find original reporting and analysis of the Green Scare, and history repeating itself.