Those who don't follow the C-Theory list may be interested in this recent post regarding the Critical Arts Ensemble.

Dr. Steven Kurtz, professor of art at SUNY Buffalo and members of the Critical Arts Ensemble are facing indictment at a grand jury trial in Buffalo, NY, June 15. The FBI is bringing bioterrorism charges against the group for possession of a biotechnology lab found at Kurtz's home. Thus, the group will incur gigantic legal fees and face imprisonment.

Dr. Kurtz and CAE are internationally recognized lecturers in the areas of biotechnology, information technology and media studies. Their work has always been anti-terrorist, that is, against fear as a cultural detriment to discussion. For more information and support, see:

www.rtmark.com/CAEdefense/

As if any of us needed further evidence of the chilling effect our current political climate has upon intellectual work.