Alleen Brown

In this conversation with Alleen Brown, a freelance journalist and senior editor at Drilled, the focus is on the impactful legal battles surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline. Brown investigates Energy Transfer's controversial lawsuit against Greenpeace, portraying the clash as more than just a legal fight—it's about silencing activism. The episode delves into the emotional stakes for indigenous communities at Standing Rock and the broader implications of litigation that threatens to undermine environmental movements.

Independent investigative reporter Alleen Brown, an expert on the Standing Rock protests, dives into the recent monumental ruling that found Greenpeace liable for over $660 million connected to the Dakota Access pipeline protests. She highlights the broader implications of using legal tactics to intimidate activists and discusses the persistent surveillance and suppression faced by protesters. Brown reveals how these legal battles threaten environmental advocacy and explores the precarious balance of activism in today's political climate.

Alleen Brown, an independent investigative reporter and editor at Drilled, dives into the implications of a massive lawsuit against Greenpeace tied to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. She discusses how this unprecedented financial judgment could intimidate activists across the country. Brown also unpacks the legal tactics used to suppress protests today, including law enforcement infiltration and the rise of SLAPP lawsuits. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing challenges for social movements, particularly those fighting for environmental and indigenous rights.