Food, Health & Environment

Take Action: Protect Your Right to Know the Source of Your Food

As more people choose to buy products from farms that shun synthetic growth hormones, the Monsanto Corporation has a new business plan: strip citizens of the ability to make informed choices.

There's a RAT in the Appropriations Bill

Two powerful congressmen inserted a rider into the federal spending bill that abolishes many limits to commercial exploitation on our public lands. The consequences could be enormous.

Asserting Democratic Control
Over Food and Agriculture

This provocative article goes beyond food issues to explore key strategies for the Democracy Movement.

Ranchers and Dairy Farmers Win Two Battles Over Corporate Foes

Ranchers win a price-fixing lawsuit against Tyson while dairy farmers win constitutional challenge against milk "check-off" fees.

Corporations Wage War on Independent Science

Academies and universities that once defended scientific freedom and protected employees are abandoning them in the face of pressure from corporate funders.

Asserting Democratic Control
Over Food and Agriculture

This provocative article goes beyond food issues to explore key strategies for the Democracy Movement.

Playing Genetic Roulette
With Our Food

Instead of manipulating data to make a case for industry, we should reinstate the precautionary principle regarding genetically engineered food.

The Best "Cure" for Cancer is Preventing Known Dangers

We know what causes the majority of cancers: exposure to carcinogens. So why is reducing our exposure nearly absent from public debate?

Environmentalists:
Let's Stop Wasting Time

For decades, the mainstream environmental movement has worked largely through government regulation. Is it time to rethink that strategy?

Ranchers May Be Freed from Compulsory "Check-off" Tax

A federal appeals court wsiely ruled taxing cattle sales, used to promote beef consumption, was unconstitutional "compelled speech."

Putting Children In Harm's Way

Toxic exposures during early childhood can yield lifetime harm.

An Energy Crisis? Not for "Munis"

The California energy crisis is conspicuously absent where municipalities own their own power.

Is This Land Our Land?

Thought public lands like our National Forests were free to enjoy for personal recreation? Think again.