Rolf Skar, National Campaigns Director at Greenpeace, discusses a contentious $300 million lawsuit from Energy Transfer Partners targeting his organization. Montgomery Brown, a member of the Standing Rock grassroots movement, shares insights from the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, emphasizing the communal spirit of activism. Laura Prather, an expert on anti-SLAPP laws, explains how such lawsuits seek to silence dissent and the broader implications for free speech and environmental advocacy. The conversation reveals the chilling effects of corporate legal tactics on grassroots movements.
