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FBI DHS Anarchist Extremism Intelligence Assessment
The FBI and DHS prepared an intelligence assessment entitled "Baseline Comparison of US and Foreign Anarchist Extremist Movements"
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Local Resolution Against State Critical Infrastructure Bill
The Athens, Ohio City Council passed a resolution against a Critical Infrastructure bill being considered by the state legislature in 2018.
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What Activists Need to Know About Critical Infrastructure Bills
Critical infrastructure bills target anti-pipeline activism.
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What Activists Need to Know About Anti-Boycott Bills
What Activists Need to Know About Anti-Boycott Bills
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Letter about Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s Views on War Powers
Coalition letter initiated by Defending Rights & Dissent about Attorney General nominee William Barr's views on war powers.
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Anti-Boycott Bills Toolkit for Activists
Toolkit for activists on how to fight back against anti-boycott bills targeting supporters of Palestinian rights. Includes background reading, talking points, and sample letters to legislators.
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What Activists Need to Know About Anti-Protest Bills
An overview of the anti-protest bills currently cropping up around the country.
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Critical Infrastructure Bills–Toolkit For Activists
A toolkit designed to help activists fight back against critical infrastructure bills. Includes background readings, sample letters to the editor, and more.
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Coalition: Reject Ban on Hiring People With Drug Convictions in Marijuana Research Facilities
Coalition letter to House Judiciary Committee objecting to provisions in a bill to expand research on cannibus that would prevent anyone with a “conviction for a felony or drug-related misdemeanor” from being affiliated with cannabis research cultivation operations.
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Comments on Proposed National Park Service Regulations Concerning Demonstrations
Defending Rights & Dissent's comments on proposed regulations by the National Park Services to charges fees for permitted protests.
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