Will Potter

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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Win a Signed Copy of “Operation Bite Back”!

Submit a quick letter against secretive political prisons called Communications Management Units and win a signed copy of Operation Bite Back.

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Obama: Suspected Terrorists Shouldn’t Be Informed of Their Miranda Rights

The Obama administration said this week it would support a law to allow interrogating terrorism suspects, including U.S. citizens, without informing them of their rights to remain silent and speak with an attorney.

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Former Prisoner at Secretive CMU Tells the Story of One Man Still There

Andy Stepanian of the SHAC 7 speaks out against secretive prisons called Communication Management Units.

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Arizona’s “Show Me Your Papers” Law is About More than Immigration

Why activists of all social movements should oppose two dangerous new laws in Arizona.

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Bill to Revoke “Terrorists’” Citizenship is Like Those From Darker Periods of U.S. History

Americans accused of being involved with terrorist organizations, even if they have never been convicted of a crime, could have their citizenship revoked and could be deported under the Terrorist Expatriation Act.

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Did “Eco-Terrorists” Cause the Gulf Oil Spill?

The oil spill in the Gulf is on track to surpass the Exxon Valdez as the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. That doesn’t bode well financially for BP, and it doesn’t bode well politically for the drill-baby-drill crowd. So how has the far right responded? By trying to blame it on “eco-terrorists.” Rush Limbaugh, […]

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Take Action Against Secretive Political Prisons

The federal Bureau of Prisons has quietly submitted a proposal to make the secretive, political prisons called Communications Management Units permanent. As part of that process, there is a required public comment period, where individuals and organizations can register their opposition. This is a process required by the Administrative Procedures Act, and it should have […]

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Vegan Bake Sales and “Domestic Terrorist” Aprons on CNN

CNN has a great article up, “Global bake sale is ‘sweet’ vegan activism.” It features the fantastic Jasmin Singer of Our Hen House, who has what may be the best quote I have ever seen on CNN: (CNN) — When animal rights activist Jasmin Singer found herself face to face with a scientist who conducts […]

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Special Earth Day Issue of Resistance Magazine Out Now

The new issue of Resistance magazine is out, taking a look at the environmental movement on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

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