2014 archive

Three Ringneck Pheasants Liberated in Oregon

On Sunday night a pen was cut open at the Oregon Fish and Wildlife game bird exhibit located in the EE Wilson Wildlife Area giving 3 ringneck pheasants a chance to escape into the wild. This action was done to both spare these wild animals from life of captivity and to challenge the societal norm …

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Holiday Message from Imprisoned Animal Liberationist Walter Bond

Happy Holidays everybody! Sorry if I haven’t been very responsive as of late. I have just been consumed with my language studies (Spanish/Arabic) and my exercise routine. As a prisoner in a counter-terrorism prison unit; with a few years of time under my belt now. I am becoming a bit reclusive as a matter of …

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Protesters in contempt of court for anti-whaling campaign

By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Radical environmentalists who threw acid and smoke bombs at Japanese whalers were found in contempt of court for continuing their relentless campaign to disrupt the annual whale hunt off the waters of Antarctica. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Friday ordered a commissioner to determine …

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Ecoterrorism: threat or political ploy?

By Sivan Hirsch-Hoefler and Cas Mudde In 2004, John Lewis, deputy assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, declared in testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee: “the FBI’s investigation of animal rights extremists and ecoterrorism matters is our highest domestic terrorism investigative priority.” To most Americans this statement, if it had been given serious attention …

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ALF Vandalizes Vehicles at Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Received anonymously Vehicles and animal trailers vandalized at the Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 7-16, 20014 The Toronto Royal Agricultural Winter Fair focuses on, and profits mainly from the use of farm animals and their murder. Lamb, pig and goat auctions, different horse competitions, many cow, pig, sheep and even dog shows, as well …

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Why the U.S. Is One of the Cruelest Places in the World for Lab Animals

George Dvorsky Filed to: daily explainer The United States prides itself on being a country of animal lovers. But when it comes to the ethical treatment of lab animals, few countries perform worse. Here’s how the U.S. practices measure up to the rest of the world. [UPDATE: io9 has editorial concerns with this article.] Animal …

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EXCLUSIVE: New developments in Harris Ranch arson case

ABC News, Fresno County(KFSN) By Corin Hoggard For the first time in three years, a development in the arson case at Harris Ranch. Action News has exclusive details about where the investigation has led and the target who’s already in jail. “This is a major breakthrough in the case,” said ABC30 legal analyst Tony Capozzi.A …

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Wildlife population down by half in 20 years, as human populations double

Raw Story Wildlife numbers have plunged by more than half in just 40 years as Earth’s human population has nearly doubled, a survey of over 3,000 vertebrate species revealed on Tuesday. From 1970 to 2010, there was a 39-percent drop in numbers across a representative sample of land- and sea-dwelling species, while freshwater populations declined …

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Montana FWP Approves Proposed Fur Farm Near Roy

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approved and issued a license to a commercial fur farm southwest of Roy. “Based on the analysis in the environmental assessment, applicable laws, regulations and policies,” says Gary Bertellotti, FWP Region 4 supervisor, “FWP has determined that this action will not have a significant effect on the human or …

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Convicted Felon & Animal Rights Activist Harass Wisconsin Wolf Hunters

Columbus, OH –-(Ammoland.com)-Sportsmen partaking in the annual Wisconsin wolf hunt are finding themselves with unwanted partners, as a group of animal rights activists, led by a known eco-terrorist, are taking it upon themselves to trail sportsmen in the field this season. The group of animal rights activists, who call themselves the Great Lakes Wolf Patrol, …

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Animal rights protester a “risk to the safety of the community,” judge says

Chicago Sun Times Kim Janssen An animal rights protester who allegedly freed 2,000 mink from an Illinois fur farm presents a “risk to the safety of the community” and should be locked up until he stands trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Kevin Johnson, 27 allegedly teamed up with codefendant, Tyler Lang, 25, to release the …

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Carrollton, Texas Construction Site Vandalized

Received anonymously Construction site vandalized in Carrollton tx last night windows spray painted over on construction vehicles gas tanks filled with dirt and bleach and key holes glued

Jettsetting Terrorist: TSA agent tries to make up rules, I laugh at him, he runs away

TSA agent tries to tell me I can’t board a flight. I laugh at him. He scurries off like a little bitch. A consistent theme through this site is the TSA having no idea what they’re doing and just making up rules to flex their muscles. The most pathetic example of this came early on …

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If we care about justice, why not animal rights?

By Daniel Paz on October 9, 2014 Reposted from The Phoenix October 1 marked World Vegetarian Day, an annual celebration “to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism” that was established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 to bring awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of adopting a …

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Hip hop is not a crime: Lyrics used as evidence in mink release case

Reposted from Animal Liberation FrontLine Satirical hip hop lyrics, more used as evidence in mink release case. Since Animal Enterprise Terrorism charges were filed against Kevin Olliff & Tyler Lang in July, the FBI has released new information outlining the evidence against them. Background In August 2013, the pair were pulled over eight miles from …

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