Friday, March 29, 2013
Mission Statement
On May 25, activists around the world will unite to March Against Monsanto.
Why do we march?
- Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious health conditions such as the development of cancer tumors, infertility and birth defects.
- In the United States, the FDA, the agency tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is steered by ex-Monsanto executives, and we feel that’s a questionable conflict of interests and explains the lack of government-lead research on the long-term effects of GMO products.
- Recently, the U.S. Congress and president collectively passed the nicknamed “Monsanto Protection Act” that, among other things, bans courts from halting the sale of Monsanto’s genetically-modified seeds.
- For too long, Monsanto has been the benefactor of corporate subsidies and political favoritism. Organic and small farmers suffer losses while Monsanto continues to forge its monopoly over the world’s food supply.
- Monsanto's GMO seeds are harmful to the environment; for example, scientists have indicated they have caused colony collapse among the world's bee population.
What are solutions we advocate?
- Labeling of GMOs so that consumers can make informed decisions.
- Repealing relevant provisions of the US's "Monsanto Protection Act."
- Calling for further scientific research on the health effects of GMOs.
- Holding Monsanto-supporting politicians accountable through direct communication, grassroots journalism, social media, etc.
- Continuing to inform the public about Monsanto's secrets.
We will not stand for cronyism. We will not stand for poison. That’s why we March Against Monsanto.
Join us!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
March Against Monsanto- May 25, 2013
It is time to take back our food!
President
Obama has given Monsanto immunity with the signing of Senate
bill HR 933, affectionately known by opponents as
the Monsanto Protection
Act. Late Tuesday, March 26th, while most of the country was
enthralled in the DOMA debate,
provisions were passed, effectively barring federal courts from being able to
stop the sale or planting of controversial genetically modified or genetically
engineered (GE)
seeds, despite what health issues may arise concerning their use in the future.
Wrapped in a “farmer-friendly” package, this Monsanto-driven rider is simply a
biotech industry ploy to continue to plant GE crops even when a court of law has
found they were approved illegally. Families, individuals, and businesses in
our community are joining together to take a stand against Monsanto. March
Against Monsanto (MAM) educates & advocates for consumers everywhere
concerned about the safety of GMOs. MAM events across the world on May 25
amplify the public outcry for labeling of ALL GMO products and symbolize the
widespread public opposition to the newly passed US Senate bill, HR 933, the
Monsanto Protection Act.
Would you like to help us make a difference? We need
people like you to donate time, energy, and experience in a variety of areas.
Let’s take back our food!
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