*Cross Posted from Mickey Z at Infoshop News* “We know we cannot be kind to animals until we stop exploiting them—exploiting animals in the name of science, exploiting animals in the name of sport, exploiting animals in the name of fashion, and […]
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Justin Solondz Pleads Guilty
The man accused of building the firebomb used by Earth Liberation Front radicals to torch the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture in 2001 pleaded guilty this morning in U.S. District Court in Tacoma. Justin Solondz, 31, pleaded guilty to charges […]
Continue readingEco-prisoner Justin Solondz spends birthday behind bars this Monday
This Monday, October 3rd, marks the first birthday Justin Solondz will spend in a US prison. He is currently awaiting trial on allegations of involvement with ELF arsons in the Pacific Northwest. Justin was recently extradited to the US from a prison […]
Continue readingJustin Solondz’s Address Released
From NYC Anarchist Black Cross According to federal authorities, Mr. Solondz made incendiary devices that destroyed a horticulture center at the University of Washington in Seattle in May 2001. Prosecutors also accuse him of burning down buildings and vehicles in Oregon that […]
Continue readingFormer ELF member-gone-informant gets 5 years in heroin case
Federal probation revocation postponed until July 14. By Karen McCowan, The Register-Guard A convicted arsonist who avoided federal prison five years ago by helping officials lock up fellow Earth Liberation Front activists is headed to state prison for selling heroin. Jacob Jeremiah […]
Continue readingLead ELF informant Jake Ferguson in custody, awaiting hearing
Jake Ferguson was arrested in April on Oregon drug charges which violated his probation. After several court hearings this month, there is a June 28, 2011 trial date set. Although it maybe subject to change. More background can be found below, in […]
Continue readingProfiles of Provocateurs
This week Kristian Williams, the author of Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America Recent published a collection of short case studies on Portland IMC regarding the use of agents provocateurs, including warning signs and practical advice. Click here for […]
Continue readingIf a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Heads up for upcoming documentary If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, about the controversial environmental group. The film is directed by Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Marshall Curry (RACING DREAMS and STREET FIGHT) and focuses on the evolution of the […]
Continue readingGreen Terror
An interview with Will Potter, author of “Green is the New Red.” By Michael May Published on: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Texas Observer For Will Potter, the subject matter behind Green is the New Red is personal. While working at the […]
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