Discussion of Environmentalism and ‘Eco-terrorism’ at Atomic Books in Baltimore

I’ll be reading from my new book on April 21st, 2011 at Atomic Books in Baltimore. AN EVENING WITH WILL POTTER A Converstation About Environmentalism and “Eco-Terrorism” Thursday, April 21. 7:00PM. Atomic Books. Hampden, Baltlimore. Will Potter will host a discussion on environmentalism and “eco-terrorism” to celebrate the release of his new book, Green Is […]

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Austin: Will Potter at Book People & Monkeywrench Books

I’m really looking forward to heading back home to Austin, Texas for two book readings. Monkeywrench and Book People have both become vital parts of the Austin community. (To me this photo is how I always think of Monkeywrench. It’s a bookstore but also a community space / meetup / venue / hangout / gallery). […]

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“Thinking About Animals Conference” in Canada, and Event at UConn Law School

I’ll be speaking at a couple events in just a few weeks (technically my first speaking events where I’ll have copies of my book on hand, which is exciting). The first is at the University of Connecticut School of Law: “Approving Animal Abuse & Punishing Protest” Will Potter and Justin Goodman will discuss the scope […]

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DC Book Reading and Launch Party for “Green Is the New Red”

I’m excited that we’ve confirmed the details for two events here in Washington, DC! Busboys & Poets Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 6:30 pm NOTE: it’s the 5th & K NW location Will Potter will read from and discuss Green Is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege Invite your friends […]

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Marie Mason is Being Denied Visitors and Mail in a Special Prison Unit

Marie Mason was arrested three years ago and charged with destroying genetic-engineering research and logging equipment. Her crimes did not cause any physical injury. Leading up to her sentencing, the FBI had warned that “terrorists” might attend the hearing. She was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison. As I wrote at the time, Mason’s […]

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Coming this April from City Lights Books…

This project has consumed so much of my life, for so long, that writing this “official announcement” is ridiculously hard. So I’ll leave it at this: Next month, City Lights Books will release Green Is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege… Special thanks to Casey, Denis, Hal, and Matthew […]

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Supreme Court Will Not Hear SHAC 7 Case

The Supreme Court announced today that it will not review the case of the SHAC 7, a landmark First Amendment case in which a group of animal rights activists were convicted as “terrorists” for running a controversial website. The campaign of the SHAC 7 didn’t involve anthrax, pipe bombs, or a plot to hijack an […]

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Daniel McGowan Moved to Another Communications Management Unit

Earth Liberation Front prisoner Daniel McGowan has recently been moved to another secretive prison, called a Communications Management Unit, or CMU. He was previously housed in the CMU in Marion, Illinois, and designated as a “domestic terrorist.” Several weeks ago he was transferred out of that experimental facility, and into general population. Now, he has […]

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Tim DeChristopher’s Inspirational Speech After He Was Convicted

Video of Tim DeChristopher giving an moving speech after he was found guilty.

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Tim DeChristopher Found Guilty of Two Felonies for Disrupting Oil and Gas Auction

Tim DeChristopher has been found guilty on two felony counts for making a fake bid in an oil and gas auction. An auction that was later ruled by a federal judge to be illegal. Meanwhile, a bus driver who gave his students an impromptu detour so they could see the mass protests outside the courthouse […]

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