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I’ll Be Talking About Terrorism Rhetoric and Civil Liberties at “Becoming the Change”

I’ll be talking about how “eco-terrorism” rhetoric threatens civil liberties at “Becoming the Change,” the 22nd Annual International Compassionate Living Festival, on October 6 in Raleigh/Durham NC. I’ll be presenting on the civil liberties panel with Lauren Regan of the Civil Liberties Defense Center, and look forward to seeing the fine folks from Herbivore again. […]

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“Green Scare” and AETA at the Animal Rights Conference Next Week

Anyone going to the Animal Rights 2007 National Conference next week? It’s in Los Angeles at the Westin. I’ll be speaking at the plenary session on Saturday and giving a few more talks over the weekend:

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“Green is the New Red” Event in Eugene This Friday

I leave for Oregon tomorrow for the remaining court dates for the Operation Backfire defendants, who are facing “terrorism enhancements” on top of their sentences. While I’m there I’ll be speaking about the “eco-terrorism” of the Green Scare with folks from the Civil Liberties Defense Center. Hope to see you there. Will Green is the […]

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Hey Chicago: Green Scare Presentation this Saturday

I’ll be heading to Chicago this Saturday to give a talk at an activist conference about the Green Scare and how “terrorism” rhetoric is being exploited to push a corporate political agenda. If you know folks in Chicago, could you let them know about the event? Here’s the rundown. Oh, and check out this great […]

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NYC Bar Association Event on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

I’ll be speaking at the NYC Bar Association about the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in a few weeks. Hope to see some of you New Yorkers there… THE ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM ACT: Civil Rights As A Casualty In Anti-Terrorism Rhetoric May 22, 2007, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm New York City Bar Association 42 West […]

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Recap of Congressional Briefing on Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act

The briefing went pretty well yesterday. Representative Kucinich had to stay in another hearing, his staff said, and wasn’t able to make it. But Congressional staff from the offices of Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Tom Lantos and Mike Ross, among others, attended along with a group of lobbyists, consultants and reporters. With so much taking place […]

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Congressional Briefing on “Eco-terrorism” Law with Rep. Kucinich

I will be speaking in a Congressional briefing tomorrow with Representative Dennis Kucinich and Heidi Boghosian, executive director of the National Lawyers Guild: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 2-3 p.m. Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2255 It’s great that, even with so much going on in Congress right now, Rep. Kucinich and others are making time […]

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NYC Bar Association Event on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the First Amendment

I’ll be participating in this New York City Bar Association event on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, and the danger to civil liberties posed by labeling activists as “eco-terrorists.” Here’s some more information. THE ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM ACT: CIVIL RIGHTS AS A CASUALTY IN ANTI-TERRORISM RHETORIC New York City Bar Association 42 West 44th Street, […]

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Green Scare Talk at NCOR This Weekend

I’ll be speaking at the National Conference on Organized Resistance this weekend about the Green Scare and labeling activists “eco-terrorists.” It’s part of a panel with animal rights organizers who will also give their take on all this, and how activists have (and should) respond. I’m especially looking forward to the discussion, and hearing from […]

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