Government Priorities

FBI Warns that Journalism About Animal Cruelty Could “Incite Criminal Activity”

New documents released by Anonymous reveal the FBI sent out a terrorism warning about a news broadcast that featured video footage of a lab cited for animal welfare violations.

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How Nelson Mandela Went From “Terrorist” to Nobel Peace Prize Winner

It’s easy to forget how recently this international hero was viewed as a terrorist and enemy of the state.

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FBI Investigated PETA for Anthrax Plot Based on Rumors

Would an animal rights group attack a U.S. Army facility with anthrax? New documents show the FBI opened an investigation based on rumors.

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U.S. Army Lists Earth First! as Terrorist Threat Alongside Al-Qaeda

A U.S. Army training manual that instructs troops how to recognize terrorist organizations includes environmental groups like Earth First!, and lists the Animal Liberation Front alongside al-Qaeda.

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BREAKING: Greenpeace Arctic Oil Protesters Charged with “Piracy” By Russian Government

Greenpeace activists who peacefully protested on an oil platform are being charged with piracy by the Russian government.

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12 Ways the FBI Has Radically Expanded and Abused Its Powers Since 9/11

A new ACLU report, “Unleashed and Unaccountable,” documents the FBI’s unchecked abuse of authority post-9/11. Here’s why it’s time for a complete investigation and overhaul of the bureau.

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Melbourne Radio Interview with Will Potter

Will Potter speaks with Michelle Bennett of 3RRR 102.7 FM, Melbourne, about how corporate tactics used against political activists are spreading internationally.

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If Right-Wing Violence Is Up 400%, Why Is the FBI Targeting Environmentalists?

The FBI has been downplaying violence by right-wing extremists while exaggerating the threat posed by animal rights activists and environmentalists.

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“Activism Now Terrorism?” — TV Interview with Abby Martin

Abby Martin interviews Will Potter about grand juries targeting anarchists and activists.

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Congressional Report on Domestic Terrorism Addresses the “Green Scare,” Cites Green Is the New Red

A recent Congressional report on domestic terrorism examines the government’s crackdown on animal rights and environmental activists, and asks members of Congress to question why the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act singles out political activists as terrorists when they have not harmed anyone.

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