A SLAPP, or “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” is a
little known but widespread threat to the First Amendment. SLAPPs are
meritless suits brought by companies, individuals and sometimes the
government, not to win, but to silence critics. Congress is now
considering federal anti-SLAPP legislation. OTM producer Nazanin
Rafsanjani investigates.
[permaculture] On The Media: Transcript of "SLAPP Back " (April 2, 2010),
Lawrence F. London, Jr., 04/04/2010