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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Factory farming depends on secrecy enforced by criminalizing journalism and whistleblowing. And now the industry is even trying to overturn state reforms overwhelmingly approved by voters. Thanks to Kenny Torrella at Vox for chatting with me about my book! willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

BOOTLICKING DOESN'T WORK. This was from my Democracy Now interview about Trump designating anti-fascists as terrorists. I've spent my entire life as an investigative journalist studying political repression and authoritarianism. Here's the one lesson I need you to hear:

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

They won’t stop here. But this is the full-on fascist playbook. And it will keep moving from the margins to the middle until only the obedient remain. No matter what issues you care most about, you can’t advocate for them under authoritarian rule. Fight back now while we still have some time

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Press freedom is under attack globally. Honored to be speaking with journalism students and working journalists at this event hosted by the American University of Armenia. It'll be broadcast and you can sign up here: www.linkedin.com/events/telli...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This week I’ll be having a conversation with @honestdogbooks.bsky.social about my new book Little Red Barns, out now from @citylightsbooks.bsky.social — it’s free and you can sign up at honestdogbooks.com/events. Hope to see y’all there!

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Books and punk rock will get us through 🖤 Thank you to Type Books and everyone who came out to talk "Little Red Barns" in Toronto! Huge thanks to Vince Neil for grabbing some photos and making me look way cooler than I am. Propagandhi always the soundtrack. @citylightsbooks.bsky.social

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I'm excited about these 3 very different events coming up in San Francisco: 📕 10/26 - panel on resisting political repression 📕 10/27 - @citylightsbooks.bsky.social reading! 📕 10/28 - USF Law - press freedom discussion with Bernice Yeung of @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social See you there!

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Last week at Powell’s in Portland. Trying to celebrate the wins during dangerous times. Thanks everyone for a full house and great event

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

✨ PORTLAND! I hope you'll join me September 12th, 7pm, at @powells.bsky.social downtown for the release of my new book LITTLE RED BARNS. 📕 I'll be in conversation with journalist @abbymartin.bsky.social . Really looking forward to this!

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

SEATTLE! I’m excited to return to the gorgeous Elliott Bay Book Company to read from Little Red Barns: Hiding the truth from farm to fable! 🗓️ Tuesday, July 29th at 7pm. Please spread the word and bring a friend! See you there. www.elliottbaybook.com/events/47318...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

LITTLE RED BARNS in Rolling Stone today! The rise of authoritarianism we're witnessing right now is being directly shaped by corporate interests who profit from the repression. In @rollingstone.com , I take a look at the playbook that Big Ag helped pioneer. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

TONIGHT! With ICE raids escalating and the police state on full display, there couldn’t be a better time or place for this. Book release for LITTLE RED BARNS at Skylight Books at 7pm. See you soon LA! www.willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🚨 LITTLE RED BARNS publication day!🚨 Oof, all the feels today. I had so much anxiety leading up to this, and the reception (before it was even out!) has blown me away. Book release in LA at Skylight Books this Wednesday. LFG. 📺 Watch the trailer: Willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Writing “Little Red Barns”—a book about fascism and factory farms—has been a long journey, and an isolated one. Coming out the other side to have authors I admire engaging with this story means the world to me. Thank you Lydia Millet & @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/0...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

You don’t need grad school to write your book. But if you can swing it (I went nights while working) it’s a rare way to go deep into the craft. And I still conspire with our crew from 15+ years ago—Oliver Uberti from grad school designed the cover of Little Red Barns! willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Investigative journalism doesn't often make the beach read lists, so really appreciate this. Thanks @altajournal.bsky.social "Little Red Barns affirms the important role of investigative journalism in our society."

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Pretty cool to have a book on factory farming and fascism at #1 on Amazon's labor and industry section. Excited for the release next week! www.amazon.com/Little-Red-B...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

LOS ANGELES! I'll be speaking at @skylightbooks on July 9. It's the first event for my new book Little Red Barns. Hope to see you there! www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylig... ➡️ Watch the trailer: willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Ahhh we have books! In the flesh! So many emotions to have the physical copies here. It’s been a 10 year journey but it’s happening. Stay tuned for book tour news! And be sure to check out willpotter.com/littleredbarns Huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already pre-ordered!

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Proud to share that "Little Red Barns" has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! These are hard to come by. It's wonderful to see a discussion of factory farms and rising authoritarianism breaking through! PS You can pre-order today: www.willpotter.com/littleredbarns

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Sneak peek of the trailer for my new book... 📧 Sign up for my mailing list to watch the full version, coming this week! www.willpotter.com/subscribe 📕 Pre-order today: citylights.com/city-lights-...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This Earth Day, 🌎 Trump is expected to issue a radical executive order that would strip climate groups of their nonprofit status. Here’s more on this unprecedented attack…

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The $650 million verdict against @greenpeaceusa.bsky.social for campaigning against the Dakota Access #pipeline at Standing Rock is bigger than the environmental movement—it’s about all of our basic right to protest. #greenpeace

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

It has been a 10-year journey, but it’s happening! We have review copies available, so if you’re at a media company or organization that can help get the word out, please DM me. Pre-orders are live @citylightsbooks.bsky.social and everywhere: citylights.com/city-lights-... !!!

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Pushing myself to be more open about all this because I know a lot of people are struggling, and maybe it helps in some small way. Covered a lot of ground in this podcast… open.spotify.com/episode/0JL5...

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Will Potter @willpotter.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

All the feels seeing the printed galleys of the new book! I went to the American Booksellers Association Winter Institute last night with City Lights, and gave a quick pitch. Felt so weird to see strangers picking up and reading the thing after all these years 😬

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