From New Scientist Habitat loss may be to blame for an apparent spate of violent attacks by chimpanzees on humans in the war-torn eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to officials at Virunga National Park, located on the border between the DRC, Uganda and Rwanda, at least one person – …
Oct 14
Activist Alert! New Visits by Agents in Southern California
14 October 2012 Activist Alert! The Press Office received word last week that local activists are still being visited by federal agents in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County Area inquiring about “illegal activity” and underground actions in Southern California. Agents are even resorting to desperate measures and visiting activists’ parents. If you are …
Oct 11
Two-time ALF target selling birds to the University of Florida
Status update on Double T Farms, an Iowa breeder of birds for animal research labs. Posted: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 Animal Liberation Frontline In rural western Iowa, Ted Golka operates Double T Farms, which breeds birds for vivisection labs (and other purposes). Hundreds of pigeons were liberated in two separate raids at this farm in …
Oct 11
Third anarchist jailed for refusing to testify before secret grand jury
Published: 11 October, 2012 RT.com A third self-described anarchist from the Pacific Northwest has been jailed by federal officials for refusing to speak before a secretive grand jury that the accused have called a politically-motivated modern-day witch-hunt. Leah-Lynn Plante, a mid-20s activist from Seattle, Washington, was ushered out of court by authorities on Wednesday after …
Oct 05
Walter Bond is ready to die for animals
The Voice of Russia Radio Kira Kalinina Oct 5, 2012 Famous activist fighting for animal rights Walter Bond rejected the regular life and dared to challenge the modern society. Fighting desperately for animal liberation he lost his own freedom. In an interview to the Voice of Russia he opened up about his life and struggle. …
Oct 04
Animals, liberators trade places
Editorial Capital Press The West’s Ag Website Every so often the misguided souls that call themselves ALF — short for the Animal Liberation Front — resurface and announce their latest “accomplishment” in an email or on the Internet. They “free” a few pheasants, chickens or ducks by trespassing and vandalizing a farm. They vandalize a …
Sep 28
Fur Shops in Vancouver Vandalized Again
Received Anonymously: Five weeks ago we took action against Snowflake Furs and Speiser Furs in Vancouver Canada. We used 10 large syringes with 16 gauge needles to shoot a foul substance into the stores through small spaces in the doors. Syringes have the ability to shoot more than 25 feet into the building onto their …
Sep 25
Animal activists ‘free’ pheasants from farm near Canby
By Bob Heye KATU News Published: Sep 25, 2012 NEAR CANBY, Ore. – An anonymous group claiming to represent the ALF – Initials often used by the Animal Liberation Front – say they broke open a pheasant farmer’s pen Friday night. The activists tore open fencing that kept pheasants in captivity. According to the release …
Sep 24
ALF Releases Captive Pheasants From Farm in Oregon Friday Night
For Immediate Release: Primrose Pheasant Farm in Canby, OR Targeted (Received Anonymously) Canby, Oregon: In an anonymous communique received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, the Animal Liberation Front has taken credit for liberating dozens of captive pheasant bound for slaughter from an Oregon farm on Friday night. You can “Like” the folks …
Sep 14
Embracing Tactical Violence in the Struggle for Animal Liberation
North American Animal Liberation Press Office By Camille Marino In a recent critique of tactical violence, James McWilliams writes: It’s commonplace to denounce the lunatic fringe of the animal rights movement for its advocacy and, at times, perpetuation of violence. This denouncement makes perfect sense and is something that anyone who cares about the fate …
Sep 09
-Words You Understand- by Abdul Haqq
Constantine wire, grey walls, fences and bars. Locked in a cage, dehumanized. Like an Animal, as if they deserve this hell anymore than I do. Talking to the Outside is like shouting down an empty well. You imagine there is someone at the other end, or something listening to you. But in your heart …
Sep 03
August E-Newsletter 2012
Featured Articles, Essays and News Violence and Animal Rights August 5 It’s commonplace to denounce the lunatic fringe of the animal rights movement for its advocacy and, at times, perpetuation of violence. This denouncement makes perfect sense and is something that anyone who cares about the fate of animals in modern society must do. …
Aug 30
New Informant & Grand Jury Subpoena in Santa Cruz Arson Investigation
by Animal Liberation Frontline Monday Aug 27th, 2012 9:20 AM New Grand Jury Subpoena & Informant in Santa Cruz Arson Investigation Just a heads-up that there are two developments in the investigation into arsons at the homes of two UC-Santa Cruz researchers. 1) A woman named Otessa Crandell is reported to be cooperating with the …
Aug 27
Animal group warns of more attacks
By ADA SLIVINSKI, QMI AGENCY Email: ada.slivinski@sunmedia.ca The animal rights group behind attacks on Vancouver fur businesses says store owners can expect more assaults. “I would fully expect (the attacks) to continue and perhaps escalate,’’ said Jerry Vlasak, spokesman for the Animal Liberation Front, based in Los Angeles. “We don’t really care what the law …