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The latest Dirtbag Diaries has caused quite a stir among listeners; the episode focused on the story of Chelsea Gerlach, one of ELF members who caused almost $40 million dollars in damage and captured national attention in 1996.

"This isn’t a story about heroism. It’s not about glossing over or rewriting one of the darkest moments in the environmental movement’s history. It is about bringing the reflections, voice and story of one of the few people with the authority to speak about how damaging and harmful these underground actions were to both the victims of the attacks and the people who carried them out. This is a story about a young woman -- gifted with intelligence, a good heart and deep passion -- who was seduced by the darkest emotions. Rage and hate have a way of distorting a person’s moral compass."

 So, is she a environmental criminal or a traitor to the environmental movement? Listen for yourself and decide: 

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