Activism & Activists’ Response

Activists Call for Day of Action Against the Green Scare

The following action alert has been circulating widely, calling for a day of action against the Green Scare. The environmental and animal rights movements have, until quite recently, largely been silent about the Green Scare and its impact on civil liberties. From GreenScare.org OPPOSE THE NEW WAR ON DISSENT! ORGANIZE A GREEN SCARE SOLIDARITY EVENT […]

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So How Long Have You Been an “Eco-terrorist”?

“Eco-terrorist” rhetoric has become a fact of life for animal rights and environmental activists. Through my reporting I’ve seen the chilling effect the rhetoric, legislation and other harassment have on dissent: many activists say the Green Scare has shaken them, and made them wonder if (or when) they’ll be the victims of the scare-mongering. But […]

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