Will Potter

Alternet Homepage Features Article on Labeling Activists as Terrorists

An article I contributed to The Next Eco-Warriors, a new book edited by Emily Hunter and published by Conari Press, is being featured on the homepage of Alternet and in their newsletter. Take a look and let me know what you think! Alternet: “How I Almost Got Put on the Domestic Terrorist List for Handing […]

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Iowa and Florida Ag-Industry Bills Target Animal Cruelty Investigations

The factory farming and agriculture industries in Iowa and Florida are trying to pass two bills that specifically target anyone who photographs, videotapes and exposes the animal cruelty that takes place behind their closed doors. In Iowa, Senate File 431 and House File 589 create new penalties for wide range of activities, including undercover investigations. […]

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Eugene, OR: Reading and Discussion of “Eco-Terrorism”

I’ll be speaking in Eugene, Oregon on May 17th as part of my book tour. Many of the events in the book hold a special significance to folks in Eugene, because many of the “Operation Backfire” defendants called this town home. Operation Backfire was the largest FBI investigation ever into the radical environmental movement, and […]

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Reading at Powell’s Books in Portland

PORTLAND! Monday, May 16th, 2011, 7:30 PM Powell’s Books (Hawthorne location) A reading and discussion with Will Potter, author of Green Is the New Red Powell’s Books on Hawthorne 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214 503-228-4651 (phone) Please share the Facebook event page with your friends I’ll also be guest blogging for Powell’s.com every day […]

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Georgetown Law School Event with Will Potter & Andy Stepanian

I’ll be speaking at Georgetown Law School in Washington, DC, with Andy Stepanian on April 7th. Event: Terrorizing Dissent: Social Justice or Domestic Terrorism? Andy Stepanian is a social justice activist and publicist from Long Island, NY. In 2006 he was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Stop Huntingdon Life […]

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Seattle: Will Potter at Elliott Bay Books May 21st

Hey Seattle folks. I’ll be reading at Elliott Bay Books as part of my West Coast book tour coming up. Saturday, May 21st, 2011 at 2pm. Please invite your friends on the Facebook event page. Immediately prior to this, I will of course be getting over-caffeinated at Caffe Ladro and sugar-highed at Mighty O’s, so […]

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Worcester Veg Fest April 17th

I’ll be speaking at the Worcester VegFest on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Last year they had quite a crowd, and this year organizers are expecting even more. Other speakers include Bruce Friedrich of PETA, and vegan cookbook author Terry Hope Romero. And did I mention food? Lots and lots of food. As I’m sure you […]

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Discussion of Environmentalism and ‘Eco-terrorism’ at Atomic Books in Baltimore

I’ll be reading from my new book on April 21st, 2011 at Atomic Books in Baltimore. AN EVENING WITH WILL POTTER A Converstation About Environmentalism and “Eco-Terrorism” Thursday, April 21. 7:00PM. Atomic Books. Hampden, Baltlimore. Will Potter will host a discussion on environmentalism and “eco-terrorism” to celebrate the release of his new book, Green Is […]

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Austin: Will Potter at Book People & Monkeywrench Books

I’m really looking forward to heading back home to Austin, Texas for two book readings. Monkeywrench and Book People have both become vital parts of the Austin community. (To me this photo is how I always think of Monkeywrench. It’s a bookstore but also a community space / meetup / venue / hangout / gallery). […]

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“Thinking About Animals Conference” in Canada, and Event at UConn Law School

I’ll be speaking at a couple events in just a few weeks (technically my first speaking events where I’ll have copies of my book on hand, which is exciting). The first is at the University of Connecticut School of Law: “Approving Animal Abuse & Punishing Protest” Will Potter and Justin Goodman will discuss the scope […]

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