Green Scare

Minneapolis: The Green Scare — Using Terrorism Laws to Silence Political Activists

I’m really looking forward to this event in Minneapolis, even though it’ll be very c-c-c-cold for this Texan. The topic is particularly relevant for Minneapolis right now, as it is the home of the RNC8, a group of activists being railroaded with felony “terrorism” charges because they were prominent, outspoken, effective organizers against the Republican […]

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“Eco-terrorist” Bootie Shorts!

Corporations and the politicians that represent them have been exploiting public fears of terrorism to push a political agenda, branding animal rights and environmental activists as “eco-terrorists.” Well, if you’ve been following this Green Scare, you know there’s really only one place that term belongs. And that’s on your… um… uh… shorts! American Apparel running […]

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An Introduction to the Green Scare

Hey everyone. I just posted an introduction to the Green Scare, which has its own fancy button on the top navigation bar. I’m sure this site can be a little overwhelming, so I wanted to compile a background document that highlights some of the key “eco-terrorism” issues we talk about here. It’s for anyone who […]

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YouTubed

Thanks to Mike for posting this video of my talk at the University of Washington Law School, about legal issues facing activists and attorneys. (You can also check out footage of the presentations by Lauren Regan and Shannon Keith). I haven’t really explored using YouTube or posting video. For one thing, that jerk Harry Potter […]

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It’s Not Over: An Update to the “Green Scare”

It’s Not Over: An Update to the “Green Scare” April 29, 2008 By Will Potter As the trial of Briana Waters wound down in March, as jurors deliberated her innocence or guilt, and as the press largely ignored her “eco-terrorism” case in lieu of Obama-Clinton-Anybody-But-Bush mania, it seemed, just for a moment, like one chapter […]

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Radio and Print Coverage From Austin Green Scare Event

KVRX radio also aired the audio of my talk (the intro is from a student). Apologies if some parts are confusing, because I was using a projector for images and that doesn’t translate well for radio. But anyway, here it is. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Also, The Daily Texan covered the event, […]

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Anything is the New Everything…

Al Gore’s “Live Earth” is sending out emails with the tagline “Is green the new red?” (about sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts). [Thanks Drew!] And this month’s issue of Outside has an article, “Red is the New Green” about environmental issues in Cuba. This, on top of the Red Scare/Green Scare confusion I noted a while […]

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KPFT Houston Interview on “Green Scare”

I was on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston & 89.5 Galveston with Janice Blue last week, talking about the trial of Briana Waters (starting in Washington Monday) and an update on the “Green Scare” more broadly. You can listen to it here.

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National Lawyers Guild Convention

I’ll be speaking at the 70th Anniversary National Lawyers Guild Convention tomorrow here in Washington, DC. The event is called “From Emails to Arson: The New ‘Domestic Terrorism,” and its at noon. Lynn Stewart, an attorney convicted of “material support” to terrorists, will also be speaking on the panel about the frightening implications of her […]

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Green Scare in Encyclopædia Britannica

An interesting entry in Encyclopædia Britannica’s blog on terrorism enhancement penalties for environmentalists, the SHAC 7, and the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. I’m also partial to the title of the article, of course.

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