http://www.liberty1st.org/blog/PermaLink,guid,69bab724-d7fc-4a19-bd7e-5cec8391b090.aspx
I believe he was a human shield from 2003 - Remember those useful idiots?
I sent an e-mail to the Chronicle's reporter along with the link to Peace News, asking if he's the one and the same. I'll let you know what the answer is.