Terrorism Legislation

Media Blackout on Green Scare Legislation

In September, the night before lawmakers left for mid-term campaigning, the Senate rushed to pass the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act: the mainstream press remained silent. Yesterday, the House pushed through identical legislation that labels non-violent activists as “terrorists”: still, the mainstream press remained eerily silent. The only coverage I’ve seen is from the Associated Press, […]

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Audio of Interview on WBAI-FM, on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

Here’s the audio clip of this morning’s interview on WBAI-FM, in New York City, on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the Green Scare. Thanks again to Deepa Fernandes, Kat Aaron and the folks at “Wake Up Call” for having me on the show. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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I’ll Be on WBAI in NYC Tomorrow Morning, Talking About Green Scare Legislation

For you early birds, I’ll be on “Wakeup Call,” WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City, tomorrow morning to talk about the passage of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Bright and early. 7:25 a.m. EST. I’ll post a link or the audio if I can.

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House Passes Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act With Little Discussion or Dissent: Notes from the House Floor “Debate”

UPDATE: This article was named by Project Censored as one of the top 25 under-reported news stories for the year. It appears in Censored 2008. They did it. Corporations, industry groups and the politicians that represent them rushed through legislation labeling activists as “terrorists” on the first day back from Congressional recess. Just moments ago […]

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Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Passes

More to come soon.

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URGENT: Misinformation Campaigns on AETA

I’ve been receiving a flood of emails from people who have called their members of Congress, raised concerns about the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, and been met with a barrage of misinformation. Here’s an email being distributed by the office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, with my responses and clarifications. —— Forwarded Message From: “Dabbs, […]

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URGENT: AETA on Track to Pass House Today

The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is on the suspension calendar to pass the House today. The suspension calendar is for “non-controversial” bills, so lawmakers can pass a bunch of them at once and save time. Considering the vast First Amendment implications of this bill, and the number of groups that have opposed, it’s particularly outrageous […]

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Article on “Eco-terrorism” Legislation from The NewStandard

The NewStandard has an article by Megan Tady available online today, highlighting some of the concerns raised with the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. An excerpt: Will Potter, a journalist who tracks how the so-called “war on terror” affects civil liberties, questions the motives behind the legislation. “If this legislation is only going after so-called violent […]

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Guest Editorial on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in Satya Magazine

I just posted the guest editorial I wrote for the November issue of Satya. Let me know what you think. It will be crunch time when lawmakers get back on November 13th.

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Interview on Vegan Freak Radio about the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

I recently interviewed with Bob Torres over at VeganFreak Radio about the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, “eco-terrorism” rhetoric and the future of the Green Scare. You can listen to the entire program over at the VeganFreak website. Please also check out their blog and book. I’ve also uploaded the mp3 of the segment discussing the […]

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