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Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

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The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. The group was formed to protest the activities of Huntingdon Life Sciences in Franklin Township, N.J.

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Recent Events Involving Our Public Lands Are Alarming

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In case you missed the latest news cycle, the seven armed antigovernment protesters thugs pictured above were acquitted last Thursday of federal conspiracy and weapons charges stemming from that takeover of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge last winter. Are you kidding me? References: 1 National Wildlife Refuge Association.

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Have There Been Any Positive Aspects of the Malheur NWR Occupation?

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What has been the Republican response to this illegal occupation ? Here’s a video of Ted Cruz agreeing with the ultra right-wing crazies and promising to grant them their wish. This video was published by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers during the refuge occupation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=flLFQnW7CUc. v=flLFQnW7CUc.

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