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Worcester Veg Fest April 17th

I’ll be speaking at the Worcester VegFest on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Last year they had quite a crowd, and this year organizers are expecting even more. Other speakers include Bruce Friedrich of PETA, and vegan cookbook author Terry Hope Romero. And did I mention food? Lots and lots of food. As I’m sure you […]

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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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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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“Free Speech As Terrorism” Event at Georgetown Law School

I’ll be speaking at Georgetown Law School on Thursday, November 4 at 6pm. Other speakers include Shahid Buttar of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, and Odette Wilkins of the Equal Justice Alliance. I’ll be talking about how the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is part of a broader, coordinated campaign to chill free speech in the name of national security and fighting “terrorism.”

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Know Anyone in Europe? Booking “Green Scare” Speaking Events

The only stamp on my passport is from the Republic of Texas. So I am really excited, and honored (and a bit nervous), to be speaking at the University of Hamburg in Germany next month. It’s part of New Roads of Solidarity, an international congress focused on drawing parallels between instances of government repression, and […]

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New T-Shirts! “Activism Is Not Terrorism”

“Activism Is Not Terrorism.” New T-Shirts for animal rights activists, environmental activists and free speech advocates.

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Yale Event: Redefining “Terrorism” to Silence Non-violent Animal Rights Activists

I will be speaking at Yale with Andy Stepanian (of the SHAC 7, and a former CMU prisoner) about corporate campaigns to silence non-violent animal rights activists as “terrorists.” The event is June 13th (see the flier for details). If you’re in the area, please come! Andy is a fantastic speaker. PS: RSVP on Facebook […]

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