(The following is from my 1994 book, Not In My Back Yard: The Handbook (Silvercat Publications). It’s dated but still accurate. The references are no longer current.) Watch Out for SLAPPs SLAPP, a term coined in 1988, refers to a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. A Wall St. Journal article, referencing consumer advocate Ralph Nader, … SLAPPs Article from NIMBY (1994) Read More » The post SLAPPs Article from NIMBY (1994) first appeared on Democracy Theme Park.