The document discusses environmental terrorism and domestic terrorism carried out by radical environmental groups like the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and Animal Liberation Front (ALF). It describes how these groups use arson and property damage to intimidate targets they believe are exploiting the environment and animals. The groups are decentralized with autonomous cells carrying out attacks. Members are typically well-educated young adults from middle-class backgrounds who feel mainstream environmentalism has failed. The document examines several attacks and the ideology of the movements.
The document discusses terrorism from several perspectives:
1) It provides definitions of terrorism focusing on the unlawful use of force against people or property to intimidate or coerce for political or social goals.
2) It examines different types of terrorist groups including domestic, national, and international and some of their motivations like ethnic cleansing or undermining government confidence.
3) It analyzes government responses to terrorism and how emergency services must be prepared to think creatively to respond to different terrorist weapons and incidents involving explosives, arson, nuclear, biological or chemical agents.
The document discusses illegal wildlife trafficking and S.27 The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015. It provides background on how illegal wildlife trafficking has grown exponentially in recent decades, generating around $10 billion annually and negatively impacting species populations and ecosystems. S.27 aims to strengthen enforcement of laws against large-scale wildlife trafficking valued over $10,000 by applying RICO statutes and increasing penalties. The bill could help reduce trafficking and protect species from extinction if controversies are addressed and success is properly evaluated based on indicators like reductions in trafficking and increases in populations.
This document discusses various topics related to terrorism, including:
- The history of modern terrorism beginning in the French Revolution.
- Characteristics of terrorism such as using violence to maintain control and create a "new society."
- Factors that can contribute to terrorism such as anomie, identity, religion, and globalization.
- Different types of terrorist groups including religious, national, revolutionary, and environmental terrorists.
- The relationship between organized crime and terrorism and how they can converge.
- The role of the media and technology in enabling terrorist propaganda and operations.
Preventive War and Humanitarian InterventionJude Metoyer
The document discusses Michael Doyle's proposal for developing a legal framework for preventive war and humanitarian intervention. It summarizes Doyle's three-part proposal: 1) Develop a multilateral framework for sanctioning preventive war, 2) Develop case law and jurisprudence around preventive use of force, and 3) Apply the same legal standards for unilateral intervention that exist for multilateral interventions. The document agrees with the first two parts but argues that Harold Koh makes a stronger case for banning unilateral preventive action, as unilateral action lacks legitimacy and there are better alternatives through multilateral cooperation.
The document discusses political violence and its various forms such as war, genocide, human rights violations, torture, police brutality, and brutality by armed forces. It provides examples like the Holocaust, Abu Ghraib torture, and accusations against India's armed forces. Political violence has significant short and long term effects on societies like physical/psychological trauma, financial losses, migration, and prolonged social division. The document also discusses two case studies: the 2002 Godhra riots in India and the ongoing Arab uprisings that began in 2010 in response to authoritarianism and other grievances.
This presentation is just to elaborate the image of Terrorism.
What is terrorism actually, How it started, its effects on Economy, growth in rate of terror attacks, Role of UNO and last but not least why its related to Islam
The document discusses various topics related to humanitarian intervention and sovereignty including:
1. The responsibility to protect principle holds that states have a primary responsibility to protect civilians, and the international community has a secondary responsibility to assist or intervene if the state is unwilling or unable to protect its population from mass atrocities.
2. There is debate around when and how humanitarian intervention should take place, with questions around the role of the UN Security Council and criteria for determining just cause.
3. While humanitarian intervention has become more accepted, it remains a highly political issue and requires balancing concerns of sovereignty and preventing mass atrocities or genocide. Global consensus and prevention should be the ultimate goals.
[2012 12-04 3] - terrorism definition and typeCarlos Oliveira
The document discusses definitions of terrorism and analyzes prevailing definitions. It notes that an agreed upon international definition is lacking due to various perspectives and complexities. Existing definitions are seen as vague, biased and based on self-interests. They also fail to distinguish between terrorism and legitimate freedom struggles. The document proposes that a comprehensive discussion under the UN is needed to develop a definition that is not influenced by self-interests and differentiates terrorism from freedom fighting and guerrilla warfare. It also outlines various types of terrorism like religious and nationalist terrorism that exist due to factors like globalization and social injustice.
The document discusses terrorism from several perspectives:
1) It provides definitions of terrorism focusing on the unlawful use of force against people or property to intimidate or coerce for political or social goals.
2) It examines different types of terrorist groups including domestic, national, and international and some of their motivations like ethnic cleansing or undermining government confidence.
3) It analyzes government responses to terrorism and how emergency services must be prepared to think creatively to respond to different terrorist weapons and incidents involving explosives, arson, nuclear, biological or chemical agents.
The document discusses illegal wildlife trafficking and S.27 The Wildlife Trafficking Enforcement Act of 2015. It provides background on how illegal wildlife trafficking has grown exponentially in recent decades, generating around $10 billion annually and negatively impacting species populations and ecosystems. S.27 aims to strengthen enforcement of laws against large-scale wildlife trafficking valued over $10,000 by applying RICO statutes and increasing penalties. The bill could help reduce trafficking and protect species from extinction if controversies are addressed and success is properly evaluated based on indicators like reductions in trafficking and increases in populations.
This document discusses various topics related to terrorism, including:
- The history of modern terrorism beginning in the French Revolution.
- Characteristics of terrorism such as using violence to maintain control and create a "new society."
- Factors that can contribute to terrorism such as anomie, identity, religion, and globalization.
- Different types of terrorist groups including religious, national, revolutionary, and environmental terrorists.
- The relationship between organized crime and terrorism and how they can converge.
- The role of the media and technology in enabling terrorist propaganda and operations.
Preventive War and Humanitarian InterventionJude Metoyer
The document discusses Michael Doyle's proposal for developing a legal framework for preventive war and humanitarian intervention. It summarizes Doyle's three-part proposal: 1) Develop a multilateral framework for sanctioning preventive war, 2) Develop case law and jurisprudence around preventive use of force, and 3) Apply the same legal standards for unilateral intervention that exist for multilateral interventions. The document agrees with the first two parts but argues that Harold Koh makes a stronger case for banning unilateral preventive action, as unilateral action lacks legitimacy and there are better alternatives through multilateral cooperation.
The document discusses political violence and its various forms such as war, genocide, human rights violations, torture, police brutality, and brutality by armed forces. It provides examples like the Holocaust, Abu Ghraib torture, and accusations against India's armed forces. Political violence has significant short and long term effects on societies like physical/psychological trauma, financial losses, migration, and prolonged social division. The document also discusses two case studies: the 2002 Godhra riots in India and the ongoing Arab uprisings that began in 2010 in response to authoritarianism and other grievances.
This presentation is just to elaborate the image of Terrorism.
What is terrorism actually, How it started, its effects on Economy, growth in rate of terror attacks, Role of UNO and last but not least why its related to Islam
The document discusses various topics related to humanitarian intervention and sovereignty including:
1. The responsibility to protect principle holds that states have a primary responsibility to protect civilians, and the international community has a secondary responsibility to assist or intervene if the state is unwilling or unable to protect its population from mass atrocities.
2. There is debate around when and how humanitarian intervention should take place, with questions around the role of the UN Security Council and criteria for determining just cause.
3. While humanitarian intervention has become more accepted, it remains a highly political issue and requires balancing concerns of sovereignty and preventing mass atrocities or genocide. Global consensus and prevention should be the ultimate goals.
[2012 12-04 3] - terrorism definition and typeCarlos Oliveira
The document discusses definitions of terrorism and analyzes prevailing definitions. It notes that an agreed upon international definition is lacking due to various perspectives and complexities. Existing definitions are seen as vague, biased and based on self-interests. They also fail to distinguish between terrorism and legitimate freedom struggles. The document proposes that a comprehensive discussion under the UN is needed to develop a definition that is not influenced by self-interests and differentiates terrorism from freedom fighting and guerrilla warfare. It also outlines various types of terrorism like religious and nationalist terrorism that exist due to factors like globalization and social injustice.
Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government for political or social goals. It is a tactic that has been used throughout history to make a point through instilling fear psychologically. There are different types of terrorist groups and motives, and terrorism can involve the use of explosives, firearms, or biological, chemical, and nuclear materials to carry out attacks. While terrorism poses risks, preventing it involves reducing root causes like cultural misunderstandings, promoting human rights, and establishing surveillance and protective systems.
War can be defined as an armed conflict between political communities, whether between states or groups within a state. Classical war refers to international conflicts between states, while civil wars occur within states between rival groups. Terrorism involves the use or threat of violence against governments, organizations, or individuals to achieve political, religious, economic, or social goals. In modern wars, the majority of casualties are civilians, not combatants. Wars often have severe and long-lasting psychological and physical impacts on civilians and combatants alike and contribute to issues like post-traumatic stress disorder.
This document discusses various topics related to terrorism including definitions, types, perpetrators, motives, goals, statistics, and strategic logic. It notes that there is no universally accepted definition of terrorism and outlines different types including domestic, international, religious/apocalyptic, political, social, environmental, and leftist terrorism. The document also examines possible motives such as poverty, regime type, inequality, revenge, lack of education, and religious motivations. Statistics provided include total terrorist attacks by region and country as well as the deadliest attacks. The strategic logic of terrorism discussed is that suicide terrorism, as used by the LTTE, can be an effective tactic for achieving independence through the withdrawal of military forces from land.
Terrorism is defined as unlawful acts of violence that intimidate governments or societies in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. It can take many forms including domestic or international groups using weapons like fertilizer bombs or firearms. While terrorism has no single cause, it is often motivated by ethnic cleansing, infrastructure damage, or direct killing of enemies. Governments respond with efforts like surveillance, protection, and education to prevent terrorism through primary and secondary measures.
Primary Colors: The Dimensions of Meaning in Organizational ParticipationSara Morris
The document discusses the three dimensions of meaning in organizational participation: the utilitive, normative, and authoritative dimensions. It argues that human social action can be thought of as a blend of these three types of action, which provide different contexts for assessing the meaning and consequences of actions. Organizations tend to emphasize one dimension over the others, shaping their structures and processes and providing different approaches for recruiting and retaining participants. Agreement among all three dimensions is important for an organization's strength and solidarity.
PRESS RELEASE: Mass Twitter Rally To Kick-Off "National Twitter Rally" on Mon...Pixel Prose Media, LLC
The US Human Rights Network and allies will hold a mass Twitter rally from 12PM to 4PM EST on September 23rd to raise awareness of key human rights issues in the US. During the rally, advocates will tweet US State Department officials urging their participation in a town hall meeting to address failures to fully implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. On October 17-18, a UN committee will review US compliance with the ICCPR and address issues like the death penalty, solitary confinement, and lack of reproductive rights. The Twitter rally will use #ICCPRTownHall to urge local, state, and federal representatives to support human rights.
This document discusses man-made disasters and terrorism. It defines a man-made disaster as an event caused directly by identifiable human actions. It then discusses different types of terrorism including religious, state, bio, and cyber terrorism. It lists some common causes of terrorism like religion, security, unemployment, disunity, and politics. Finally, it outlines some impacts of terrorism such as physical destruction, economic uncertainty, effects on insurance and tourism industries, increased government control, and increased political risks.
This document presents information on terrorism from a social science perspective. It defines terrorism and lists its three basic elements: the terrorist's perspective, the victim's perspective, and the general public's perspective. It then discusses various causes of terrorism like poverty, globalization, media, and government policies. It also outlines consequences such as economic downturns, destruction, and public fear. Finally, it proposes remedies like establishing rule of law, education reforms, empowering youth, and controlling media to help end terrorism.
The document discusses several goals and motivations that have been linked to terrorism, including religion, social causes, political achievements, desire for change, gaining attention, and revenge. It argues that while some of these goals like political change may have motivated terrorism in the past, religion is now the primary motivation behind many terrorist attacks. It also contends that using violence and harming innocent people can never be justified as a means to enact change or get revenge.
This document analyzes and compares the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur, and the international response to each. It notes that while the UN and US largely failed to intervene in the Rwandan genocide, there was more reaction (though still inadequate) to Darfur, including peacekeepers, ICC indictments, and sanctions. However, it argues more could have been done to stop both genocides if major powers prioritized human rights over political interests. Overall, the document examines the shortcomings of the international community to prevent and halt genocides.
This document defines terrorism and outlines its causes and prevention. Terrorism is defined as unlawful violence against people or property to intimidate for political or social goals. While some claim certain violence is justified, there is a universal standard defining terrorism. Attacks target civilians, governments, economies, and information systems. Precipitants include charismatic leaders and provocative events. Preconditions include lack of democracy, weak states, extremist ideologies, and social injustice. Prevention involves education to understand differences, surveillance, and protecting citizens.
‘They’re calling me a terrorist’ (but they probably shouldn’t): The Social Co...NickPendergrast
Audio for this is talk here: https://archive.org/details/NickPe
That link also has further information about the talk, the conference where the talk was given etc.
Socioeconomic injustice and political conditions like poverty, unemployment, and corruption create hopelessness that terrorists exploit, paying innocent people to commit acts of violence as they see no other choice for change. Terrorists trap these hopeless people to destroy their homeland in return for money as deteriorating conditions have aggravated their situation and dissatisfaction.
This document discusses terrorism and provides examples of major terrorist attacks. It defines national and international terrorism and lists Osama Bin Laden's involvement in terrorist activities. Examples of major attacks described include the 7/11 Mumbai train bombings and 9/11 attacks in the US. Causes of terrorism discussed include social injustice, belief in violence as effective, religious factors, illiteracy, and injustice. The economic, social, and political impacts of terrorism are outlined. Prevention strategies proposed include education, addressing root causes, surveillance, protective systems, early detection, and rescue/support. The conclusion notes terrorism aims to achieve political and ideological goals through violence but risks of death remain lower than other causes.
This document provides an introduction and overview of terrorism. It defines terrorism and differentiates between international and domestic terrorism. It discusses theories on the waves of terrorism and types of terrorist organizations and attacks. The document outlines different terrorist groups categorized by their motivations such as ethno-nationalist, leftist/revolutionary, rightist/reactionary, and religio-political. It also discusses operational structures of terrorist organizations and the terrorist attack cycle. Trends in the evolving terrorist threat on the strategic, operational and tactical levels are examined as well as responses to terrorism.
This document outlines the requirements for a global citizenship portfolio item. It requires students to write a proficient essay, project, or presentation that analyzes a global problem from a multinational perspective and offers solutions based on appropriate research. It also requires documented participation in a community service project to improve a situation locally, nationally, or globally, with a minimum of 10 hours for standard or 25 hours for distinction. The document provides topic ideas for the global problem analysis and opportunities for community service.
Terrorism involves the use or threat of violence for political purposes. It is committed by non-state actors and targets civilians to achieve political goals through fear and coercion. Key criteria for defining terrorism include the use or threat of violence, targeting of non-combatants, and perpetration for a political, religious, or ideological goal rather than financial gain. Terrorism has global impacts through instilling widespread fear and psychological trauma. It employs various tactics like bombings, shootings, and propaganda to maximize publicity. Responses to terrorism involve increased security measures, military action, intelligence gathering, and criminal law enforcement.
This document discusses terrorism, including definitions, types, causes, methods, and prevention. It defines terrorism as the unlawful use of violence or threats to intimidate for political goals. The types discussed are national, international, state, bio, cyber, eco, nuclear, and narco terrorism. Causes mentioned include injustice, politicians, poverty, illiteracy, media influence, and religion. Methods listed are firearms, explosives, chemicals, biology, and nuclear weapons. Prevention is broken down into primary (education), secondary (surveillance, protection) and tertiary (early detection, rescue, support) levels.
The social movement countermovement dialectic (revisited)Roger Yates
Power Point presentation given during Vegan Information Project's "mini-course," Social Movements with Case Studies about Animal Advocacy which runs into 2014 after beginning during World Vegan Month (November) 2013
This document summarizes an essay by Steven Best that argues for greater cooperation between the animal liberation movement and the political left. It provides background on the animal advocacy movement, including its origins in animal welfare and the emergence of animal rights and liberation philosophies. Best asserts that human and animal liberation are interrelated and the left could benefit from engaging with animal rights perspectives in working to end all forms of hierarchy, domination, and environmental destruction.
Earth first! critique by James Apichart JarvisJames Jarvis
Earth First! a radical, political, environmental group yes. But an effective cause for social change? Debatable. This essay discusses the various tactics and attitudes within the group, namely the controversial influence of the Monkey Wrench Gang (1975) and their activism of ecotage.
Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government for political or social goals. It is a tactic that has been used throughout history to make a point through instilling fear psychologically. There are different types of terrorist groups and motives, and terrorism can involve the use of explosives, firearms, or biological, chemical, and nuclear materials to carry out attacks. While terrorism poses risks, preventing it involves reducing root causes like cultural misunderstandings, promoting human rights, and establishing surveillance and protective systems.
War can be defined as an armed conflict between political communities, whether between states or groups within a state. Classical war refers to international conflicts between states, while civil wars occur within states between rival groups. Terrorism involves the use or threat of violence against governments, organizations, or individuals to achieve political, religious, economic, or social goals. In modern wars, the majority of casualties are civilians, not combatants. Wars often have severe and long-lasting psychological and physical impacts on civilians and combatants alike and contribute to issues like post-traumatic stress disorder.
This document discusses various topics related to terrorism including definitions, types, perpetrators, motives, goals, statistics, and strategic logic. It notes that there is no universally accepted definition of terrorism and outlines different types including domestic, international, religious/apocalyptic, political, social, environmental, and leftist terrorism. The document also examines possible motives such as poverty, regime type, inequality, revenge, lack of education, and religious motivations. Statistics provided include total terrorist attacks by region and country as well as the deadliest attacks. The strategic logic of terrorism discussed is that suicide terrorism, as used by the LTTE, can be an effective tactic for achieving independence through the withdrawal of military forces from land.
Terrorism is defined as unlawful acts of violence that intimidate governments or societies in order to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. It can take many forms including domestic or international groups using weapons like fertilizer bombs or firearms. While terrorism has no single cause, it is often motivated by ethnic cleansing, infrastructure damage, or direct killing of enemies. Governments respond with efforts like surveillance, protection, and education to prevent terrorism through primary and secondary measures.
Primary Colors: The Dimensions of Meaning in Organizational ParticipationSara Morris
The document discusses the three dimensions of meaning in organizational participation: the utilitive, normative, and authoritative dimensions. It argues that human social action can be thought of as a blend of these three types of action, which provide different contexts for assessing the meaning and consequences of actions. Organizations tend to emphasize one dimension over the others, shaping their structures and processes and providing different approaches for recruiting and retaining participants. Agreement among all three dimensions is important for an organization's strength and solidarity.
PRESS RELEASE: Mass Twitter Rally To Kick-Off "National Twitter Rally" on Mon...Pixel Prose Media, LLC
The US Human Rights Network and allies will hold a mass Twitter rally from 12PM to 4PM EST on September 23rd to raise awareness of key human rights issues in the US. During the rally, advocates will tweet US State Department officials urging their participation in a town hall meeting to address failures to fully implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. On October 17-18, a UN committee will review US compliance with the ICCPR and address issues like the death penalty, solitary confinement, and lack of reproductive rights. The Twitter rally will use #ICCPRTownHall to urge local, state, and federal representatives to support human rights.
This document discusses man-made disasters and terrorism. It defines a man-made disaster as an event caused directly by identifiable human actions. It then discusses different types of terrorism including religious, state, bio, and cyber terrorism. It lists some common causes of terrorism like religion, security, unemployment, disunity, and politics. Finally, it outlines some impacts of terrorism such as physical destruction, economic uncertainty, effects on insurance and tourism industries, increased government control, and increased political risks.
This document presents information on terrorism from a social science perspective. It defines terrorism and lists its three basic elements: the terrorist's perspective, the victim's perspective, and the general public's perspective. It then discusses various causes of terrorism like poverty, globalization, media, and government policies. It also outlines consequences such as economic downturns, destruction, and public fear. Finally, it proposes remedies like establishing rule of law, education reforms, empowering youth, and controlling media to help end terrorism.
The document discusses several goals and motivations that have been linked to terrorism, including religion, social causes, political achievements, desire for change, gaining attention, and revenge. It argues that while some of these goals like political change may have motivated terrorism in the past, religion is now the primary motivation behind many terrorist attacks. It also contends that using violence and harming innocent people can never be justified as a means to enact change or get revenge.
This document analyzes and compares the genocides in Rwanda and Darfur, and the international response to each. It notes that while the UN and US largely failed to intervene in the Rwandan genocide, there was more reaction (though still inadequate) to Darfur, including peacekeepers, ICC indictments, and sanctions. However, it argues more could have been done to stop both genocides if major powers prioritized human rights over political interests. Overall, the document examines the shortcomings of the international community to prevent and halt genocides.
This document defines terrorism and outlines its causes and prevention. Terrorism is defined as unlawful violence against people or property to intimidate for political or social goals. While some claim certain violence is justified, there is a universal standard defining terrorism. Attacks target civilians, governments, economies, and information systems. Precipitants include charismatic leaders and provocative events. Preconditions include lack of democracy, weak states, extremist ideologies, and social injustice. Prevention involves education to understand differences, surveillance, and protecting citizens.
‘They’re calling me a terrorist’ (but they probably shouldn’t): The Social Co...NickPendergrast
Audio for this is talk here: https://archive.org/details/NickPe
That link also has further information about the talk, the conference where the talk was given etc.
Socioeconomic injustice and political conditions like poverty, unemployment, and corruption create hopelessness that terrorists exploit, paying innocent people to commit acts of violence as they see no other choice for change. Terrorists trap these hopeless people to destroy their homeland in return for money as deteriorating conditions have aggravated their situation and dissatisfaction.
This document discusses terrorism and provides examples of major terrorist attacks. It defines national and international terrorism and lists Osama Bin Laden's involvement in terrorist activities. Examples of major attacks described include the 7/11 Mumbai train bombings and 9/11 attacks in the US. Causes of terrorism discussed include social injustice, belief in violence as effective, religious factors, illiteracy, and injustice. The economic, social, and political impacts of terrorism are outlined. Prevention strategies proposed include education, addressing root causes, surveillance, protective systems, early detection, and rescue/support. The conclusion notes terrorism aims to achieve political and ideological goals through violence but risks of death remain lower than other causes.
This document provides an introduction and overview of terrorism. It defines terrorism and differentiates between international and domestic terrorism. It discusses theories on the waves of terrorism and types of terrorist organizations and attacks. The document outlines different terrorist groups categorized by their motivations such as ethno-nationalist, leftist/revolutionary, rightist/reactionary, and religio-political. It also discusses operational structures of terrorist organizations and the terrorist attack cycle. Trends in the evolving terrorist threat on the strategic, operational and tactical levels are examined as well as responses to terrorism.
This document outlines the requirements for a global citizenship portfolio item. It requires students to write a proficient essay, project, or presentation that analyzes a global problem from a multinational perspective and offers solutions based on appropriate research. It also requires documented participation in a community service project to improve a situation locally, nationally, or globally, with a minimum of 10 hours for standard or 25 hours for distinction. The document provides topic ideas for the global problem analysis and opportunities for community service.
Terrorism involves the use or threat of violence for political purposes. It is committed by non-state actors and targets civilians to achieve political goals through fear and coercion. Key criteria for defining terrorism include the use or threat of violence, targeting of non-combatants, and perpetration for a political, religious, or ideological goal rather than financial gain. Terrorism has global impacts through instilling widespread fear and psychological trauma. It employs various tactics like bombings, shootings, and propaganda to maximize publicity. Responses to terrorism involve increased security measures, military action, intelligence gathering, and criminal law enforcement.
This document discusses terrorism, including definitions, types, causes, methods, and prevention. It defines terrorism as the unlawful use of violence or threats to intimidate for political goals. The types discussed are national, international, state, bio, cyber, eco, nuclear, and narco terrorism. Causes mentioned include injustice, politicians, poverty, illiteracy, media influence, and religion. Methods listed are firearms, explosives, chemicals, biology, and nuclear weapons. Prevention is broken down into primary (education), secondary (surveillance, protection) and tertiary (early detection, rescue, support) levels.
The social movement countermovement dialectic (revisited)Roger Yates
Power Point presentation given during Vegan Information Project's "mini-course," Social Movements with Case Studies about Animal Advocacy which runs into 2014 after beginning during World Vegan Month (November) 2013
This document summarizes an essay by Steven Best that argues for greater cooperation between the animal liberation movement and the political left. It provides background on the animal advocacy movement, including its origins in animal welfare and the emergence of animal rights and liberation philosophies. Best asserts that human and animal liberation are interrelated and the left could benefit from engaging with animal rights perspectives in working to end all forms of hierarchy, domination, and environmental destruction.
Earth first! critique by James Apichart JarvisJames Jarvis
Earth First! a radical, political, environmental group yes. But an effective cause for social change? Debatable. This essay discusses the various tactics and attitudes within the group, namely the controversial influence of the Monkey Wrench Gang (1975) and their activism of ecotage.
1) The document discusses environmental justice, equity, and racism. It explores how environmental problems disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, such as minorities and low-income communities, who face greater health risks and limited participation in decision making.
2) Environmental justice aims for fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or income in developing and enforcing environmental laws and policies. It seeks to address adverse health impacts and environmental burdens on marginalized populations.
3) The case study of the North River Sewage Treatment Plant in West Harlem, New York highlights issues of odor and health problems faced by the predominantly minority and low-income neighborhood from the plant. Community groups advocated to address the problems.
Crimes against Humanity: Religious, Economic, personal, Constitutional violat...Robert Powell
Corrective education, assist understanding of current events in political affairs--Agenda 21, Sustainability, and how the process uses well intended people to turn the United States into a 3rd world country. Understand Stewardship, not population destruction, anti-religious, unconstitutional United Nations. Millennial students this is what they did not want you to know. Slavery thorough deceit, and control by the elite.
Today, EPA is all but a wholly owned subsidiary of liberal activist groups. The takeover of EPA and all of its activities
by liberal activists was slow and methodical over the past 30 years. Today, EPA is all but a wholly owned subsidiary of liberal activist groups. Its rules account for about half of the nearly $2 trillion a year cost of complying with all national regulations in the U.S.2 Barack Obama is using it to circumvent Congress to impose regulations on the energy sector that will cause prices to “skyrocket.” It is a rogue agency!
Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce a government for political or social goals. It is a tactic that has been used throughout history to make a point through instilling fear psychologically. There are different types of terrorist groups and motives, and terrorism can involve the use of explosives, firearms, or biological, chemical, and nuclear materials to carry out attacks. While terrorism poses risks, preventing it involves reducing root causes like cultural misunderstandings, promoting human rights, and establishing surveillance and protective systems.
This document provides a summary of two eco-terrorists, Josephine Sunshine Overaker and an unnamed male, who are suspected members of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and Animal Liberation Front (ALF). They are wanted by the FBI for their alleged involvement in dozens of arson and bombing attacks across the US in the 1990s and 2000s causing over $48 million in damages. Overaker has been indicted but remains at large, potentially living in Spain. The FBI has been conducting a long-term investigation called "Operation Backfire" to locate these suspects and other members of these militant environmental groups.
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New lecture created for Texas A&M member Tarleton, a really great class focusing on internaitonal reality and what we can know about it and do about it.
Fighting+for+Our+Shared+Future+-+ELC+(Full+Page+Read)+-+Updated+12_29Brittany N. Carmon
The document is an acknowledgements and executive summary section of a report by the Earth Law Center. It thanks the individuals and organizations that contributed to the report, including Yale law students who provided research. The executive summary provides an overview of the report's key findings. It explores 100 case studies of simultaneous violations of human rights and nature's rights from around the world. It analyzes trends in these "co-violations" and provides recommendations for international bodies, states, and other actors to protect both human and nature's rights.
Vip’s mini course on social movements with case studies lecture and workshopRoger Yates
Presentation for the Vegan Information Project's "mini-course" on Social Movements with Case Studies about Animal Advocacy. This session was the second on the relationship between social movements and their counter-movements.
This podcast episode discusses topics related to social engineering and influencing large-scale social behaviors. It covers historical examples of social engineering campaigns by governments, as well as concepts from Agenda 21 like changing consumption patterns through promoting GMOs, fluoride, and aspartame. The episode also discusses preparing for potential scenarios involving martial law, FEMA camps, executive orders, and loss of civil liberties.
Geography, Demography, Ecology, and SocietyChapter Five.docxhanneloremccaffery
Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society
Chapter Five
Space: The Final FrontierWhy are certain cities located where they are?
Chicago? Detroit? Los Angeles? Miami? How does the environment shape a society’s culture?
Take for example a child who grows up in a rural setting verses an urban one. (what is normal)Geography: Focuses on the spatial interaction of human beings with each other and with their Natural Environment.
Critical Thinking Ex. Think for a moment how your environment has effected you.Perhaps a local park, school, business, or church has had a notable impression on you.
Stairs, an alley, a stoop, a fire escape, a bridge, rooftopWhat about the natural environment?
Trees, grass, plants, animals, lack of nature and open spaces.Are we more or less likely to interact with nature in the future?
DemographyDemographers deal primarily with the study of the number and characteristics of a population. They focus on factors that may be causing the number to increase or decrease.
Health care and sanitation
Extent to which birth control is practiced
Availability of food and other resourcesDemographers count people on the basis of age, gender, marital status, occupation, income, nationality, and “race”.
Demography pt. IITwo key determinants of the population of any country are the death rate and birthrate. These two determinants depend on the changes in the age composition of the world population and the rate of advances in medical science.
Balancing the EquationAs the world’s death rate declines, the world population will increase unless birthrates also fall.
Developing countries have seen their populations increase because of the decline in death rates and a relatively slower decrease in birthrates. What are some contemporary social and economic forces that have made people aware of the death and birth rate?
Population Growth since the 1800’sThe majority of population growth is a direct result of a decline of the death rate.Two factors are responsible for this:
Great advances in sanitation and health care
A rapid increase in the per capita output of both food and manufactured goods.Many social scientists view this increase as a result of the industrial revolution.
The great advances of science and technology.
The world began supporting larger populations at a higher standard of living than ever before.
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1. 1
Domestic Terrorism (DT): “ The unlawful use, or threatened use, of force
or violence by a group or individual based and operating entirely with in the
United States or its territories without foreign direction committed against
persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social
objectives.”
Environmental
Terrorism
Two Elk Lodge on top of Vail Mountain burns to the ground Oct. 19, 1998.
A shadowy group called the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) claimed responsibility
3. 3
Environmental Terrorism
Implementing “Justice” through Terror and Destruction:
Eco-terror’s Violent Agenda to
“Save” Nature
Radical Activists- aim to “save nature” by force
Earth Liberation Front & Animal Liberation Front (aka ELF & ALF)
o $100 million in property damage in over a thousand acts.
ELF-highly decentralized:
o Parent organization EARTH FIRST! (advocate of “direct action”)
Core Goal(s):
Cause maximum economic damage to targets perceived to be profiting
from destruction of the environment for selfish greed and profit, and
instill fear in targets and other like entities.
Educate public about the atrocities committed against environment
and to take all necessary precaution to avoid harming life.
4. 4
ELF describes itself as:
“An international underground organization that uses
Direct Action in the form of economic sabotage to stop the exploitation
and destruction of the natural environment.”
“Westernized way of life” is in “complete violation of natural law.”
Government and legal system failed to protect the environment and
that the state is in collusion with anti-environmental interests
Followers are acting out in “self-defense” to protect themselves and
all life on the planet
FBI: ELF is a special-interest terrorist group that:
“Forcibly seeks to resolve the specific issue of perceived environmental
harm rather than effect widespread political change.”
Implementing “Justice”…
Environmental Terrorism
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Tolerance for “Direct Action”
Add legitimacy to criminal activity so more individuals
will consider economic sabotage as a viable option
Provide cover or sympathy for individuals who engage in direct action
Most ELF members are:
o Educated teenagers or young adults from the middle class
o Nearly all have a known history of environmental activism
First action 1996: Burning a U.S. Forest Service truck in Oregon’s
Willamette National Forest
Arson: Primary mode of attack!
400,000 SF, five story condo in San Diego, ($50 million in damages)
Anti-Globalization issues also trigger illegal direct action against
multination companies such a Nike
Implementing “Justice”…
Environmental Terrorism
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Animal Liberation Front (ALF)
Requires members to be at least vegetarian, although
Veganism is preferred
To be part of ALF, one must carry out illegal direct actions consistent
with the ALF’s stated guidelines
Liberate animals from places of abuse (e.g. laboratories, factory farms,
fur farms, etc.,)
FBI: ALF a special-interest terrorist group that forcibly seek to resolve
perceived animal abuse rather than effect widespread political change
Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC)
Targeting people:
o Whole –heartedly supports liberation of animals and
destruction of any property connected to animal cruelty
Implementing “Justice”…
Environmental Terrorism
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“It makes no sense to fight for the lives of wildlife without also
fighting for their homes (and ours) – the natural environment.”
~David Barbarash
ELF vis-à-vis ALF:
Inflict economic damage to those who profit from misery and
exploitation of animals.
Reveal the horror and atrocities committed against animals and;
Take all necessary precautions against harming any animal, human,
and non-human?
ALF cells’ usually consist of two to five members
Global expansion of ALF is attributable to publicity, and support from
international mainstream animal rights groups, media coverage of
crimes, and the dissemination of propaganda via the internet
Implementing “Justice”…
Environmental Terrorism
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Plays public intermediary for the domestic terror outfit
PETA’s media conduit for ALF : Rationalized on grounds that PETA
organization shares the same goal of ending animal abuse
Animal Rights Militia (ARM)
Founders broke away from ALF because: It did not “go far enough”
with regards to “Direct Action.”
Implementing “Justice”…
Environmental Terrorism
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Mr. Steven Best:
Accused as a mouth-piece for terrorists who attack university
laboratories, factory farms, and pharmaceutical companies.
Best: Co-founded the North American Animal Liberation Press Office
Since 1990 have committed more than 1,200 attacks, causing million of
dollars in damages
After an attack, Mr. Best and three other press officials post
information on their web-site and answer reporters’ questions
Sees himself as a “philosopher in action” a scholar who has the courage
to put his theories into practice
Speaking for the Animals,
or the Terrorists?
Environmental Terrorism
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“If a university professor were out there saying that abortion-clinic bombers
had a good plan going” he says “the university would sever the guy’s tenure in
a New York minutes.”
~David Martosko
Took 88 mice and 313 rats; destroyed computers and poured acid on paper
And equipment, causing about $450,000 worth of damage
400 unsolicited magazine subscription after their home address were
posted by ALF activists.
Speaking for the Animals,
or the Terrorists?
Environmental Terrorism
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Eugene, Oregon:
Guilty pleas in a string of environmentally motivated
arson crimes that the Federal government describes as
the most egregious environmental terrorism in history
o Plea bargains:
• Kevin Tubbs, 37
• Kendall Tankersley, 29
• Stanislas Meyerhoof, 29
Guidelines issued under CT laws when considering how much time to serve
Took place in 5 western states between 1996-2001
o 17 attacks, all but one of them arson or attempted arson
• Sport utility vehicles were burned at a Eugene car
dealership (Romania Chevrolet)
• Meat packing plant in Redmond Oregon
• Federal facilities in Wyoming, California and Oregon
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
12. 12
Earth Liberation Front (ELF): Off shoot of Earth First!
Sister group the Animal Liberation Front
o “Book club” meeting criminal actions “camping trips”
o FBI Operation Backfire
Protect Americans from all crime and all terrorism including acts of
domestic terrorism on behalf of animal rights or the environment
Moral equivalence btwn burning an SUV and flying a plane into the WTC?
Register Guard used word eco-terrorism to describe the investigation.
A reader took an exceptions and wrote it “appears to confuse arson
occurring within the context of a nonviolent campaign with
terrorism” - paper opted for eco- sabotage thereafter. (Situational
Ethics)
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
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Eugene connection:
Eugene’s liberal, affluent south side all six of those
entered guilty please had close ties to Eugene
o Gerlach, Meyerhoff alumni's of South Eugene High
Chelsea Dawn Gerlach, 29
o Western culture was having a ruinous effect on global environment
o “Compelled” to do something….
o Passion & frustration drove her over the boundary of her
countries laws (country …not gods’ law)
• Playing by the rules was doing no damn good!
ELF took the action on “behalf of the lynx.”
“For your safety and convenience, we strongly advise skiers to choose
other destinations until Vale cancels its inexcusable plans for
expansion”
o Insurance covered
o 3 fled the country
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
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Gerlach admitted complicity in 7 of the 9 attacks
1. Meat packing plant in Eugene
2. Eugene Police Department substation
3. Oregon tree farm
4. Topple an electrical transmission tower
5. Boise Cascade office in Monmouth, Oregon
Tyree Oil - (planned attack was a dud)
“Let it’s be a lesson to all greedy multinational corporations who don’t
respect ecosystems. The elves are watching!”
“Their acts were motivated by a deep sense of despair and anger at the
deteriorating state of the global environment and the escalating
inequities within society.”
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
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Eugene hotbed of liberal activism:
Fault lines of politics, values and culture
o Disheveled activists who have no patience for compromises by
mainstream liberals
FUCK Bush sign, tattooed flesh, bra-less woman, pierced tongue,
eyebrow, nose, belly button or neck
WTO conference in Seattle…Eugene anarchists were a cause célèbre
“Green Anarchy” Concerned with effects of civilization on global
environment
Central precept: Civilization need not be reconstructed, but rather that
it needs to be overthrown in its entirety and never replaced
Things started to go wrong when humans first domesticated plants
and animals
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
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John Zerzan, Stanford and San Francisco State University alum
Marxist and Maoist and Vietnam protester
Confidant of Theodore Kaczynski during the Unabomber trial
60 minutes (press = visibility)
o Hopes that the anti- civilization movement will prevail without
great bloodshed although he quickly adds “my anarchist friends
mainly laugh at me for being too hopeful”
o “You can’t make the revolution happen by promising people less”
Jeffrey Luers, 23 years for burning up SUVs (unrepentant martyr)
Government crackdown on so-called environmental terrorists
Green Scare, seeing it as an all-out effort to discourage environmental
activism and dissent
Misha Dunlap – Civil Liberties Defense Center, nonprofit assistance to Luers
“What you are doing is wrong and I plan on seeing you brought to
justice.”
Green Rage
Environmental Terrorism
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Life Sciences Research, Inc: Huntingdon Life Science (HLS)
Uses animal testing to develop cures for cancer and AIDS
Animal rights activists: Intimidation, physical violence, vandalism and
identity theft (in response to the NYSE listing).
o SHAC and Win Animal Rights (WAR) shifted to stock exchange
to campaign until the listing was reconsidered
o Activist pressure the stock exchange removes the listing
o The NYSE was yielding to what were essentially terrorist threats
ALF allegedly vandalized property of financial advisor of a targeted
company by spray-painting messages on his home and vehicle
Posted personal information of employees as well as instructions for
bypassing security at targeted firms.
Water to flood house was 2nd choice after activist’s ruled out arson
When Activists Attack: Companies
Square Off Against Animal Rights Groups
Environmental Terrorism
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Flooding: new tactic of the animal rights movement
Arson remains a preferred method of direct actions when looking to
cause property damage
2006: Washington enacted Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) to
strengthen protection for animal researchers.
AETA to expand offenses that do not “physically disrupt” animal
enterprises but instead elicit fear among employees
Previous attempts to curtail such activities have provoked activists
o 2 members of SHAC sentenced - anonymous group of animal
rights extremists carried out retaliatory attack for “unfair convictions”
o Activists state -AETA would only provoke other underground
activity
When Activists Attack: Companies
Square Off Against Animal Rights Groups
Environmental Terrorism
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Police are limited due to constitutional right to demonstrate
A neighbor threw objects at activists became subject of a police report
filed by the protesters
North American Animal Liberation following attack on UCLA scientist
Jerry Vlasak - due to harassment of activists by campus police during
regular protests more militant members had come forward to escalate
operations
2006: Animal rights activist sent anonymous letter to shareholders of a
targeted company, threatening that if they did not sell their shares,
their personal details would be published on than activist website.
* Schumacher’s in Portland, Oregon
When Activists Attack: Companies
Square Off Against Animal Rights Groups
Environmental Terrorism
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Walter Bond:
Charged with April 30 arson that destroyed a Glendale Colorado
business, the Sheepskin Factory.
Nom de guerre, “ALF Lone Wolf” and boasted to C.I. that he torched
the Sheepskin Factory and started the fire at a leather factory in SLC
and at restaurant in Sandy, Utah (foie gras)
“The arson at the Sheepskin Factory in Denver was “done in defense and
retaliation for all the innocent animals that have died cruelly at the hands of
human oppressors.”
Escalating Violence from the
Animal Liberation Front
Environmental Terrorism
21. Louis Beam
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Leaderless resistance model
First tier: Adhere to laws of the land and serve as above ground
propaganda service
o (i.e. Sinn Fein, or Craig Rosebraugh, public faces of the movement)
Second tier: Composed of anonymous individual and small group of
activists responsible for conducting attacks – “direct action.”
“There are a lot of examples of cases where these actions have been taken
and we’ve gotten results as opposed to lobbying our congressmen and writing
letters to the editors….this has actually shown to be one of the most effective
ways to get things to change.”
“Violence is justified to protect animals, who cannot protect themselves”
~ Dr. Jerry Vlasak and Pamelyn Ferdin
Escalating Violence from the
Animal Liberation Front
Environmental Terrorism
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ELF/ALF are:
Intentionally nebulous and promote leaderless resistance
Transient and nomadic
Tend to be young Caucasians, who are not viewed as a potential threat,
even if they are spotted conducting surveillance
Attacks cause property damage.
Ergo: Law enforcement Officers have not placed same priority on
catching ELF/ALF activists as it has other actors such as Jihadists
Animal rights blogs and websites have already begun dissecting Bond
case to prove lessons learned to current activists
ALF has threatened informants and created a website devoted to
identifying “informants, infiltrators, snitches and agents.”
http://www.animalliberationfront.com/ALFront/Activist%20Tips/Snitches.htm
Escalating Violence from the
Animal Liberation Front
Environmental Terrorism
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“The Earth Liberation Front:
A Social Movement Analysis
Environmental Terrorism
ELF: Transnational network that utilize illegal methods of
protest by sabotaging and vandalizing property
Global movement with cells active in more than twenty countries
o Covert cell level
o Public support level
1972: Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess develops “Deep ecology”
Deep ecology (aka biocentrism): Human and non-human, have equal
worth and value and an inherent right to exist and prosper
1976: ALF created;
Movement factionalization into smaller, more violent-prone splinter
cells and experienced deterritorialization (40 countries)
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“The Earth Liberation Front: …”
Environmental Terrorism
ALF & ELF have led to the formation of at least 300 similarly
styled groups
Political –Philosophical Ideology
ELF’s anti-civilization tendencies often termed Green Anarchism,
anarcho-primitivism or simply primitivism
Teachings: Oppression is inherently incompatible with human society
and must be replaced with non-hierarchical, non-coercive methods of
organization and collective responsibility
ELF’s Anti-capitalist bent
Western led individualism is predicated on exploitation of resources
Act as the “voice of the voiceless” and the “defender of the defenseless”
ideology tinged with accusations of unjustified attack by LEO’s.
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“The Earth Liberation Front: …”
Environmental Terrorism
ELF’s name, similarity to ALF, as new movement hoped to
borrow ALF structure, guidelines and tactics
Illegal means of political protest to damage entities established as enemies
Incendiaries reflects desire to damage property, avoid causalities
Target perceived ills through attacking intermediary or 2nd targets
o Targets: Construction, industrial equipment, model homes and
homes under construction, business properties, and automobiles
Functions as a networked not as an organization
o Attacks are self funded from cell members
o Additional tasks are self managed (i.e. recon, training and weapons)
• Unable to prevent cells from committing lethal actions
in movement’s name
• Mexico: Individuals reportedly killed, injured targets in the
“Techno-Industrial System”
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“The Earth Liberation Front:…”
Environmental Terrorism
Individuals: Well educated, technical competent, under 25
Middle to UMC from industrialized western nation
Supportive of environmentalism and animal rights
Disenfranchised with mainstream environmental protests
Identify with anti-authoritarian leftist politics
Be involved in public, above ground social change movements
ELF receives “great deal of moral and perhaps even financial support
from politically liberal urban….and academic settings”
1998: Rosebraugh, and arsonists Jonathan Paul at National Animal Rights
Conference at U of O urging unity between ELF and ALF
Above ground: Arissa Media Group, Bite Back, and No Compromise magazin
< 8 periodicals document and promote ELF
What started in mid 90’s in Oregon now claims attacks in Australia, Canada,
Chile, Colombia, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Russia, Sweden and UK.
28. NCLC 475/WMST 600:
Animal Rights as Ecofeminism
Paul C. Gorski (pgorski1@gmu.edu)
Enterprise Hall, Rm. 431
703-993-9365 (w) Office Hours: By appointment
Over the past 30 years, much of the most influential scholarship and activism regarding animal exploitation and
animal rights has been produced by people also deeply engaged in feminist, and particularly Black feminist and
eco-feminist, scholarship and activism.
Drawing on The history of people working at this nexus, this class is designed to integratively and intersectionally
apply the eco-feminist lens to an exploration of various forms of animal exploitation and abuse, including the use
of animals for mass food production, mass clothing production, pharmaceutical and medical testing, cosmetics
testing, and entertainment and sport. Similarly explored through the eco-feminist lens will be the methods and
strategies used by organizations and movements in order to eliminate animal exploitation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who take this course will: 1. deepen their practical understandings of intersectionality by applying an
intersectional lens feminism and animal rights, as well as racial justice, queer rights, economic justice, and other
movements for social justice;
2. Develop a deep and complex understanding of contemporary issues in animal rights through feminist theory,
eco-feminist theory, and other critical theories;
3. apply this understanding to imagine strategies for disrupting systems of animal exploitation and abuse; and
4. participate in community education activities regarding animal rights.
Required Texts
Gaardner, E. (2011). Women and the animal rights movement. Rutgers University Press.
Gruen,L.(2011). Ethics and animals: An introduction. Cambridge University Press.
Harper, B. (2010). Sistah Vegan: Food, identity, health, and society: Black female vegans speak. Lantern Books.
Additional articles as assigned below.
29. Nathan Block aka "Exile" Age: 25
Bio: Worked as a carpenter and lived with defendant Zacher outside Olympia, Wash. Arrested in
February 2006; detectives allegedly seized 44 pounds of pot from his and Zacher's rented house.
Legal status: Pleaded guilty to two 2001 arsons on Nov. 9, 2006. Recommended sentence: eight years
Lacey Phillabaum Age: 31
Bio: Grew up in Spokane, Wash.; high school debater. Came to Eugene to study art history at the UO around
1993. Worked at campus Survival Center and radical student newspaper
The Insurgent. Supported the Warner Creek blockade; co-editor of Earth First! Journal from 1996-1999.
Spoke at spring 2001 environmental law conference panel: "Does Property Damage Have a Place in Mass Protest?
Appeared in Tim Lewis films Pickaxe, Breaking the Spell and others. Dated subpoenaed activist Jeff Hogg from abo
and defendant Meyerhoff from about 2001 until recently. Beginning around 2001, worked as editor of In Good Tilth
freelanced for Bend altweekly The Source. In 2005 moved to Charlottesville, Va., to take reporting position at C-Vil
Turned herself in to federal agents sometime around early 2006.
Legal status: Pleaded guilty to one 2001 arson on Oct. 4, 2006. Recommended sentence: three to five years
Daniel McGowan aka "Sorrell" Age: 32
Bio: Grew up in Queens, NY; earned degree in business administration and Asian studies from University of Buffalo
in 1996. Participated in 1999 WTO protests in Seattle. Lived in Eugene from March 2000-January 2002;
was short-term editor for Earth First! Journal, contributor to Green Anarchy magazine, volunteer for
Shamrock House Infoshop and campaigner to support Jeff "Free" Luers. Briefly dated defendant Savoie; washed
dishes at Morning Glory restaurant. Returned to New York in 2002, studied acupuncture, organized protests
against the Republican National Convention and worked for WomensLaw.org. Arrested in New York City in
December 2005; married in May 2006.
Legal status: Pleaded guilty to two 2001 arsons on Nov. 9, 2006. Recommended sentence: eight years
Joyanna Zacher aka "Sheba" Age: 28
Bio: Involved in 1999 protests against the WTO in Seattle. Worked as a nanny and lived with
defendant Block outside Olympia, Wash. Arrested in February 2006.
Legal status: Pleaded guilty to two 2001 arsons on Nov. 9, 2006. Recommended sentence: eight years
30. Jennifer Kolar aka "Diver" Age: 33
Bio: Grew up in Spokane, Wash.; raced sailboats. Dated defendant Jonathan Paul, and later fugitive
Joseph Dibee. Pursued doctorate degree at the University of Colorado. Turned self in to federal agents in
Washington sometime around early 2006.
Legal status: Pleaded guilty to a 1998 arson and a 2001 arson on Oct. 4, 2006. Recommended
sentence: five to seven years
Rebecca Rubin Age: 33
Bio: Canadian scientist; studied cranes. Indicted in January 2006 for alleged participation
in six actions, 1997-2001.
Legal status: Fugitive
Josephine Sunshine Overaker aka "Maria" Age: Uncertain; likely 32-35
Bio: May have lived in Eugene in mid-1990s. Dated informant Ferguson around fall 1996. Reportedly
participated in a number of forest defense actions. Indicted in January 2006 for alleged participation in
nine actions, 1996-1999.
Legal status: Fugitive
Justin Solondz Age: 27
Bio: Born in New Jersey; part-time carpentry worker. Indicted in spring 2006
for alleged participation in two 2001 arsons.
Legal status: Fugitive
William Rodgers aka "Avalon" Age: 40 at death
Bio: Arizona-based eco-activist. In 1996, briefly joined the Warner Creek blockade.
Allegedly co-authored a 2001 paper with Meyerhoff on how to build time-delayed incendiary devices.
Before his arrest in December 2005, was living in Prescott, Ariz., with his then-girlfriend and running an
activist bookstore, The Catalyst Infoshop. A member of the Arizona Indymedia collective, he apparently
committed suicide by pulling a plastic bag over his head in a Flagstaff, Ariz., jail cell on Dec. 22, 2005,
while awaiting extradition to Washington state.
Legal status: Deceased; never indicted