Lyme/Autism Group Blasts Genetically Modified Foods as Dangerous
Stop eating dangerous genetically modified (GM) foods! That's the upshot of the Lyme Induced Autism (LIA) Foundation's position paper released today. The patient advocacy group is not willing to wait aro
Genetically Modified Foods: Toxins and Reproductive Failures
Rhetoric from Washington since the early 1990s proclaims that genetically modified (GM) foods are no different from their natural counterparts that have existed for centuries. But this is a political, not a scientific assertion. Numerous scientists at the FDA consistently described these newly in
Genetically Modified Peas Caused Dangerous Immune Response in Mice
(Other GM foods are not tested for this and may be harmful) Genetically modified (GM) peas under development created immune responses in mice, suggesting that they may also create serious allergic reactions in people. The peas had been inserted with a gene from kidney beans, which creates
Genetically Engineered Crops May Produce Herbicide Inside Our Intestines
Pioneer Hi-Bred's website boasts that their genetically modified (GM) Liberty Link corn survives doses of Liberty herbicide, which would normally kill corn. The reason, they say, is that the herbicide becomes "inactive in the corn plant." They fail to reveal, however, that after you eat
Green Polka Dot Box, You and IRT – A Perfect Circle
Last year we sent out an announcement about Green PolkaDot Box (“GPDB”) inviting you to order their organic and non-GMO products at a discount, shipped to your door. Many of you signed up and some also earned credit by introducing others to the club. The Institute also bought a membership and be
Scrambling and Gambling with the Genome
"With genetic engineering, transferring genes from one species' DNA to another is just like taking a page out of one book and putting it between the pages of another book." This popular analogy is used often by advocates of genetically modified (GM) food. The words on the page are made
GMO Free Los Angeles/ GMO Free Southern California
by Stacey Hall GMO Free Los Angeles began in January of 2011, a few months after the Institute for Responsible Technology launched the Tipping Point Network. We started out slowly, and only a few of us showed up to the first meetings. Last March we had a big rally in Los Angeles along with the Mill
GMO-Free Florida: The Momentum is Rolling!
by Trish SheldonWith co-leaders Mel and Atiya, I facilitate the Action Group for 'GMO Free Florida' and the 'Millions Against Monsanto, Florida Chapter'. We are working on multiple fronts: - looking into several Florida (local & state) labeling initiatives and networking wit
Sequim and the northern Olympic Peninsula in Washington State
We had about 30-40 people turn out for our March Against Monsanto on World Food Day.