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FBI File Reveals Discussion of Discrediting Animal Rights Activists by Planting Rumors

An FBI file reveals conversations between the FBI and an informant about how to disrupt political activism. The topics discussed echo COINTELPRO-era tactics of the 1960s.

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FBI Raids [Insert Social Movement Here] Activists

If activist communities are going to survive this repression and move forward, and if we are going to welcome others to join us, we must lay claim to a space between the extremes of patriotic naiveté and hopelessness.

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PA Homeland Security Bulletin Warned of Extremist “Recruitment” at Carriage Horse Protest

Intelligence bulletins warned that an animal rights protest against the use of carriage horses could be “a fertile recruiting or meeting ground” for extremists.

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FBI Raids in Midwest: New Tactics in Response to “Domestic Terrorism” Scrutiny

The government is blurring the lines between its domestic and international War(s) on Terrorism, conflating peace activists with foreign “terrorist organizations.”

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“Eco-Terrorist: the New Boogeyman,” Interview on the Alyona Show (Video)

“These days, when you hear the word domestic terrorist, environmental activists probably don’t come to mind. But documents recently leaked show the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security has been tracking anti-gas drilling groups and their meetings, including a public screening of the film, GASLAND, a documentary about the environmental hazards of natural gas drilling. Why is the government so scared of these people they call, eco-terrorists, over cases of vandalism?”

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Accused “Animal Enterprise Terrorist” Scott DeMuth Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge

Scott DeMuth pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor conspiracy charge for releasing ferrets from a Minnesota farm. As part of the deal, he will no longer be charged with conspiracy to commit “animal enterprise terrorism” in relation to a University of Iowa Animal Liberation Front raid.

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Greenpeace Protesters Who Oppose Off-Shore Drilling Could Face Terrorism Charges

Seven members of Greenpeace have been arrested for painting anti-drilling slogans, in crude oil, on a drilling support ship in the Gulf. The New Orleans Joint Terrorism Task Force of the FBI “is looking into the matter” of whether the non-violent activists will face terrorism-related charges.

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Why Activists Should Never Talk to the Police or FBI (Video)

A great talk by James Duane, a professor at Regent Law School and a former defense attorney, on why you should never talk to the police.

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FBI Harasses Sociology Professor Who Has Spoken Against Labeling His Student a “Terrorist”

David Pellow, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, has been outspoken against the government’s attempts to label his student, Scott DeMuth, a terrorist. Recently the FBI came knocking at his door.

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Prior to Raid, Fur Farmers Labeled Peter Young’s Report a “Terrorist Handbook”

Peter Young’s home was raided the FBI this week, and the search warrant repeatedly mentions his name in relation to “animal enterprise terrorism.” In the last article we looked at how this Utah raid is, ostensibly, related to the investigation of an Animal Liberation Front raid at the University of Iowa. As with all of [...]

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