Will Potter

BREAKING: Charges Dropped Against Investigator Who Filmed Animal Cruelty

In yet another blow to the ag industry’s attempts to silence whistleblowers, the charges against Taylor Radig have been dropped.

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I’m Speaking in Chattanooga on Ag-Gag Laws…

Ag-gag bills are already being introduced again. Come learn more, and help shut them down.

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“I witnessed and reported animal abuse… and now was being charged with a crime myself.”

An interview with Taylor Radig, an undercover investigator who is being charged with animal cruelty for documenting animal cruelty at a cattle company.

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Is he your best friend? Or an undercover cop?

An interview with Kennedy’s former friend who is now releasing a documentary about the notorious undercover cop who spied on protesters.

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How to Fight the FBI over FOIA Documents

The open government website MuckRock has a wonderful interview with “FOIA superhero” Ryan Shapiro.

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Female Protester Charged with Sexual Assault After Kissing Riot Cop

A young woman who kissed a riot cop’s helmet during a protest in Italy has been charged with sexual assault.

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Woody Guthrie’s New Year’s Resolutions Are Perfect

My favorite: “33. Wake Up And Fight.” What’s yours?

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Environmentalists Charged with “Terrorism Hoax” for Too Much Glitter on Their Banner

Two environmentalists in Oklahoma may be the first protesters prosecuted for a “terrorism hoax” after they unfurled a banner covered in glitter.

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Spain’s Largest Newspaper Features Full Page on Will Potter’s Reporting

El Pais — the highest-circulation newspaper in Spain — featured a wonderful article on the corporate backlash against political activists. “These are laws meant to scare citizens.”

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How Nelson Mandela Went From “Terrorist” to Nobel Peace Prize Winner

It’s easy to forget how recently this international hero was viewed as a terrorist and enemy of the state.

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