Will Potter

New McCarthyists Proclaim “Mission Accomplished”: Activists Lay Groundwork to Fight AETA

I just ran across an announcement from the Fur Commission on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, where the industry group proclaims “Mission Accomplished!” The New McCarthyists have been eager to appropriate much of the War on Terrorism rhetoric, but this one was an interesting choice. Bush stood on the USS Abraham Lincoln in front of […]

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Cartoon on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in “Minimum Security”

I just came across a great cartoon by Stephanie McMillan on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. More of Stephanie’s work can be found on her website Minimum Security and on her blog.

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Activists Organizing Worldwide Against “Eco-terrorism” Rhetoric and the Green Scare

It was inspiring to come back from two speaking events in Minneapolis and find an inbox full of emails about Green Scare events around the world. To highlight just a few… From activists in Durban, South Africa: In response to the call for a global day of action in solidarity with Greenscare indictees, people in […]

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New Article in Satya on the Chilling Effect of “Eco-terror” Rhetoric and Legislation

I have a guest editorial in the latest issue of Satya Magazine on the chilling effect of all this “eco-terrorism” rhetoric and legislation. You can read it here on GreenIsTheNewRed.com. Also be sure to check out the rest of Satya’s “Green Scare” issue. Let me know what you think. Best, Will

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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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Activists Organize Against Green Scare: 42 Events in 29 Cities This Week

Around the world activists are organizing events this week to raise awareness about all the “eco-terrorist” scare-mongering, harrasment and legislation. Here’s an update from GreenScare.org that includes a full listing of all the events. See if there’s one near you, and get involved: Update on December 7: An International Day of Solidarity with Green Scare […]

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Gingrich Says “Different Set of Rules” Needed for Free Speech in War on Terrorism

Most of the scare-mongering rhetoric from the New McCarthyists thus far has been about national security and looming terrorism threats. At an event in Manchester, New Hampshire, honoring those who have stood up for free speech, Newt Gingrich made a few comments that indicate a much broader, more overt attack on First Amendment activity in […]

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Statement from Kucinich on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

The folks at Representative Dennis Kucinich’s office wanted to post a comment from him on GreenIsTheNewRed.com, but there was a technical glitch with the word count limit on comments. So here it is in full. Kucinich, you’ll remember, was the only voice of opposition on the House floor when the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act was […]

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Activists Target U.S. Rep. Over “Eco-terrorism” Legislation—And Get Quick Results

Student activists in Massachusetts were so furious about the secretive passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act that they protested outside the office of their U.S. Representative demanding answers. And they got some. The headline in the local paper summed it up as “Animal protesters get results.” Shaun Sutner of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette […]

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So Much for Deterrence: More Illegal Actions Dedicated to SHAC 7 and Political Prisoners

Corporations and industry groups have said again and again that Green Scare legislation like the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is needed to crackdown on illegal actions by underground groups like the Animal Liberation Front. Stiffer penalties and “eco-terrorist” rhetoric, the reasoning goes, will make put an end to illegal actions in the name of protecting […]

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