Terrorism Legislation

Green Scare Essay Wins in Lantern Books Contest

Just found out an essay I wrote, “McCarthyism 2.o,” won 3rd place in the Lantern Books 2006 essay contest. Here’s the full text… McCarthyism 2.0 by Will Potter Minutes after receiving an invitation to testify before Congress about legislation labeling activists as “terrorists,” I barged into a colleague’s office with a hotshot grin on my […]

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Recap of Congressional Briefing on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

The briefing went pretty well yesterday. Representative Kucinich had to stay in another hearing, his staff said, and wasn’t able to make it. But Congressional staff from the offices of Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Tom Lantos and Mike Ross, among others, attended along with a group of lobbyists, consultants and reporters. With so much taking place […]

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First Activist Convicted Under Animal Enterprise Protection Act Released From Prison

Peter Young, the first activist convicted under the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, was released from prison Thursday morning. I’ll post more information as I get it, but I wanted to highlight it for a couple reasons: *The Animal Enterprise Protection Act is the precursor to the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act: corporations and corporate politicians said […]

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New Article on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in the Earth First Journal

I have an article in the latest issue of the Earth First Journal on the passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Here’s an excerpt: After a cold and wet morning, politicians and celebrities slogged through the muck of the National Mall on November 13, to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and break […]

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Even Supporters of “Eco-terrorism” Legislation Confused About Its Purpose

If there was any doubt that the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is vague and overly broad, just turn to the corporations and industry groups that have supported it. It seems many bought into the “eco-terrorism” rhetoric without any idea what the legislation actually means. For instance, take a look at this recent article by Michael […]

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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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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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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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