by Denis Rancourt In the present essay I introduce the general notion of “roundabout” as a mechanism of conflict avoidance used by privileged social justice activists. I then contrast this pseudo-liberation activism with the needed true liberation activism of Malcolm X, which I argue to be consistent with the model of liberation of Freire. INTRODUCTION …
Aug 15
COINTELPRO, Provocateurs, and Prisoners: An Interview
By Peter Young Simulposted with Voice of the Voiceless and Thomas Paine’s Corner I recently did an interview with Dylan from Vegan Police that is timely and worth reposting. The interview covered subjects that have become increasingly relevant with recent events, including: provocateurs, critics, informants, COINTELPRO, how to deal with suspected informants, and much more. …
Aug 08
Warning: Green Scare Informant Offering Computer Security Advice Activists beware: FBI informant Darren Thurston now a “computer security” expert
Posted: 08 Aug 2010 Voice of the Voiceless by Peter Young Since Darren Thurston’s release from prison, the informant in the Green Scare A.L.F. / E.L.F. case has resurfaced as a computer security consultant. A warning to anyone who has received computer security services from someone going by hard_mac , or rad_boy : Your consultant …
Aug 07
Stop Huntington Animal Cruelty(SHAC) Releases Details on Deaths of Hundreds of Monkeys
[Huntingdon Life Sciences has been exposed in seven consecutive undercover investigations which exposed lab technicians simulating sex with the animals, punching beagle puppies and violating numerous animal welfare regulations. The company kills 500 dogs and other animals every day testing such products as oven cleaners, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Before losing their NYSE listing several years …
Aug 01
Guide To Direct Action
(Updated August 1, 2011) Disclaimer: The author of this guide does not partake in or encourage illegal activities. The author of this guide is not a member of any group considered by the FBI to be a terrorist group. This guide is written and published for informational purposes only. This guide is not copyrighted. Activists …
Jul 28
Fire & Explosions Rock Oregon Mink Farm Twice-raided Ylipelto Mink Farm Destroyed
by Peter Young and the Press Office Astoria, Oregon: In an anonymous communique received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, animal liberation activists have taken credit for the destruction of Ylipelto Mink Farm in Astoria, Oregon. The farm has been the target of 2 previous raids by animal liberationists; the first occurred in …
Jul 23
Animal Rights Violence
By Rick Bogle 8/23/07 Gary Francione, well known Rutgers University law professor and animal rights philosopher, has written a piece on his blog explaining why violence should not be advocated nor employed in any attempt to advance animals’ rights. Before I criticise his position, let me make it clear: I’m not advocating violence. We have …
Jul 23
Breaking News: FBI Makes Arrest in A.L.F. “Lone Wolf” Arsons Informant used in arrest of Walter Bond
by Peter Young News is emerging, but the FBI has arrested a man in connection with the A.L.F. arson at Sheepskin Factory in Denver, Colorado. Walter Bond, 34, was arrested by federal agents Thursday. The FBI alleges Bond admitted to an informant to setting two additional fires – one at Tandy Leather Factory, the other …
Jul 13
AETA 4 Case Dismissed
For Immediate Release By Will Potter A U.S. District Court has thrown out the indictment of four animal rights activists who were charged with violating the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, because the government did not clearly explain what, exactly, the protesters did. When Joseph Buddenberg, Maryam Khajavi, Nathan Pope and Adriana Stumpo were arrested in …
Jul 01
Nobody Talks, Everybody Walks
Recently, a trusted activist and ally in the So Cal community was coerced into the local police station to talk. The cops claimed (falsely) to have an arrest warrant, and convinced the activist to come down to the station – or face arrest. Agents and cops will say anything to terrorize people and it is …
Jul 01
Nobody Talks, Everybody Walks
July 1, 2010 Recently, a trusted activist and ally in the So Cal community was coerced into the local police station to talk. The cops claimed (falsely) to have an arrest warrant, and convinced the activist to come down to the station – or face arrest. Agents and cops will say anything to terrorize people …
Jun 09
Arson Attack Closes Utah Leather Store, Mysterious break-in and arson reported at Tandy Leather Factory store in Salt Lake City
by Peter Young Simulposted with Voice of the Voiceless Sometime last week, the Tandy Leather Factory in Salt Lake City was the target of an apparent arson attack. This mysterious, (so far) unclaimed arson comes just weeks after at a similar unclaimed arson at the Sheepskin Factory store in Denver. The arson appears to have …
Jun 01
Animal Activists Fight for Their Own Rights Some Utah animal advocates fear being put in a legal cage.
By Jesse Fruhwirth Salt Lake City WeeklyIn June 2008, Jeremy Beckham took a day trip from Seattle to Vancouver, British Columbia, with his girlfriend and brother to visit famed Capilano Suspension Bridge. The longtime Salt Lake City animal-rights activist had no problem entering Canada, but his name was flagged by the U.S. Customs and Border …
Apr 03
Animal Liberation Front Delivers Incendiary Devices to Four Utah Vivisectors Actions Dedicated to Jailed Animal Liberationist Prisoners
For Immediate Release Salt Lake City, UT: In an anonymous communique received by the Press Office yesterday, the Animal Liberation Front claims to have placed an incendiary devices at the homes of four University of Utah vivisectors, as well as vandalizing their homes and nearby vehicles. Robert H. Lane, Jennifer Ichida, Allesandra Angelucci and Paul …
Mar 17
FBI Raids Animal Activist House in Utah Search Warrant Relates to Iowa Investigation of 2004 Animal Liberation Front Raid on Laboratory
For Immediate Release Salt Lake City: FBI agents and law enforcement from multiple agencies raided a well-known activist group house in Salt Lake City on Monday in connection with an investigation of Animal Liberation Front (ALF) crimes in Iowa. Details are still emerging, but it is clear that the warrant was issued by the Southern …
