Why is the government obsessed with framing leftist activists as terrorists? How can we understand this strategy in the context of recent U.S. movement history? Dr. Michael Loadenthal, antifascist data researcher and terrorism studies scholar, joins Outlaw to help answer these questions. Conversation topics include: how post-9/11 counter-terrorism policy shapes repression of social movements today, the Green Scare and the emergence of "domestic terrorism" and "eco-terrorism," the targeting of non-citizen student activists like Mahmoud Khalil, and much more. The episode closes with a brief update on the Stop Cop City criminal cases.

Cover Image by Mon M.

Intro & Outro Music: Tortuguita by Brass Tapestry

Michael Loadenthal's Work:

The Prosecution Project

Published Research & Writing

Bluesky

Stop Cop City Fundraisers:

Victor Puertas' Fundraiser

Nile's Fundraiser

Jack Mazurek's Fundraiser and Support Website

Priscilla Grim's Fundraiser

Amin's request for support, venmo @boogynights

Tortuguita Healing Center Fundraiser

Additional Resources:

Outlaw website & compiled anti-repression resources

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