Protests

“Joint Terrorism Task Force” Arrests Activist on Felony Charge for Wearing a Mask

From DC Indymedia: On Saturday, April 12, an FBI agent arrested an animal rights activist at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The activist was charged with wearing a mask in public—a Class 6 felony in Virginia. On April 5, the arrested activist attended a protest at GMU and wore a mask. After the GMU […]

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Struggling Fur Salon Owner Says “Eco-terrorism” Legislation Should Be Used Against Protests

A 111-year-old Portland fur store closed last week after ongoing protests by local activists, and the owner of the store says he has been “terrorized.” Greg Schumacher of Schumacher Furs & Outerwear says the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act should be used to silence the protestors. The New McCarthyists are rushing to his defense, trying to […]

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