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Media Won't Touch March Against Monsanto
Published on May 27, 2013
We were the only news agency at the Philadelphia March Against Monsanto, where over 1,000 individuals marched down the busiest street in the city. No CBS, ABC, NBC, nothing. http://naturalsociety.com/media-cover...
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Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)The protest was global. Perhaps Philadelphia is not the center of the universe:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/dining/a-suit-airs-debate-on-organic-vs-modified-crops.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-murphy/monsanto-gmo-food_b_3337043.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/monsanto-protests-around-the-world/2013/05/30/a0ec8b40-c976-11e2-9245-773c0123c027_gallery.html?tid=pm_business_gal
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-monsanto-protest-20130525,0,6534145.story
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51999885/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/protesters-across-globe-rally-against-monsanto/
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/protesters-march-monsanto-250-cities-19257343#.UatoNdLqlrM
http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/28/millions-protest-genetically-modified-food-monsanto/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/05/25/global-protests-monsanto/2361007/
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)Buzz Clik
(38,437 posts)He could say anything he wanted and no one would be the wiser.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)I have to ask because I dont watch them. In any case I think he was saying that there were no local affiliates of the major networks covering the protest.
The myriad main stream tee vee "journalists" in Philadelphia do not report on Monsanto protest of approximately 1,000 marchers/protesters.
JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)you?
I would like to have links to them if there are. Thanks.
Scuba
(53,475 posts)JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)Could you please answer mine?
Because I am asking it sincerely. I did not ask it as a snide comment, but rather I would like to know whether GMOs have been shown to cause any health problems and if so what they are.
Have GMOs been tested either way, pro or con? And if so, by whom?
Scuba
(53,475 posts)... it makes no difference. GMO foods should be labeled as such.
NoMoreWarNow
(1,259 posts)and other problems.
And I mean widely cited by anti-GMO people, not so much by scientists.
IMO the study was not well controlled. The biggest concern is whether the amount of GMO corn they gave was in any way comparable to what humans would eat as part of their diet. The amount seemed excessive and anything in large amounts can cause problems. Still, there is probably some real toxicity from Roundup (glyphosate), so it wouldn't be surprising if there was increased cancer in rats that are genetically predisposed to cancer already.
http://www.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2012/09/gmo-corn-rat-tumor
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)Last edited Tue Jun 4, 2013, 06:38 PM - Edit history (2)
See: http://www.gmwatch.org/component/search/?searchword=Professor+G.+E.+Sera&ordering=&searchphrase=all
including,
Scientists support Séralini: Introduction
Following the publication of Séralini’s 2012 study on the health effects of GM NK603 maize and Roundup,1 the editor of the journal that published the paper was bombarded with letters from GM proponents demanding that the paper be retracted. But hundreds of scientists have publicly supported the study and researchers.
Letters.
New website answers Seralini's critics
Monday, 07 January 2013 10:10
http://gmoseralini.org/en/
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Séralini's study was the first to examine the effects of eating a commercialized GM maize and its associated pesticide over the long term. It was shouted down by a chorus of critics, who claimed it was flawed. But many of the critics were later exposed as having links with the GM industry or to be involved in GM crop approvals, so were not independent.(2)
2. Matthews J. Smelling a corporate rat. Spinwatch. 12 Dec 2012. The Guardian's environment correspondent John Vidal called this article "The definitive analysis of the Séralini affair". Available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/116473155/Smelling-a-corporate-rat
NoMoreWarNow
(1,259 posts)however, this may be because the study has not been out that long and papers have yet come out that reference it.
Clearly the work is controversial. I think they are onto something but it should be repeated by other larger studies.
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)
Quantess
(27,630 posts)are not outpoken about politics, but occasionally post about the evils of monsanto.
The word of mouth reputaion of monsanto is pretty damaged, and fairly well known, with or without the media's attention.
Fire Walk With Me
(38,893 posts)event, it may as well never happened, and obviously nothing is wrong. Can't join what you don't know. Insidious.
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)AMY GOODMAN: —what is the problem here, then, if there has been no change?
WENONAH HAUTER: <>
And I think we have to look at how much money that the biotech industry has spent on lobbying. I mean, over the last 10 years, the biotech industry has spent $272 million on lobbying and campaign contributions. They have a hundred lobby shops in Washington. They’ve hired 13 former members of Congress. They’ve hired 300 former staffers for the White House and for Congress. And Monsanto alone has spent $63 million over the last 12 years on lobbying and campaign contributions. This is about political muscle and forcing their will on the American people. And if we don’t put a stop to it here, we’re going to see many, many more serious violations.
More here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2936325
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)No idea what went out over the air then, but this showed up at the top of a search:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52005756/ns/local_news-philadelphia_pa/t/protesters-rally-against-monsanto/
No doubt there are more.
Monsanto has been well covered, but if this guy insists that a thousand people marching should be on network news, or take up more than a few seconds of local news, he's due for a rude awakening.
stlsaxman
(9,236 posts)you got big bucks or what????
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)Monsanto gives up fight for GM in Europe
Saturday, 01 June 2013 22:11
EXTRACT: "The promises of GM industry have not come true for European agriculture, nor have they for the agriculture in developing and emerging economies," the [German] ministry [of agriculture] said in a statement.
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Monsanto gives up fight for GM plants in Europe
Deutsche Welle, May 31 2013
http://www.dw.de/monsanto-gives-up-fight-for-gm-plants-in-europe/a-16851701
The world's largest producer of seeds, Monsanto, has apparently given up on attempts to spread its genetically modified plant varieties in Europe. A German media report said the firm would end all lobbying for approval.
The German newspaper "taz" reported Friday that US agriculture behemoth Monsanto had dropped any plans to have farmers grow its genetically modified (GM) plant varieties in Europe.
Monsanto Europe spokesman Brandon Mitchener was quoted as saying the company would no longer engage in any lobbying for such plants on the continent, adding that at the moment the firm was unwilling to apply for approval of any GM plants.
Monsanto said its decision was partly based on low demand from European farmers. "We've understood that such plants don't have any broad acceptance in European societies," Monsanto Germany spokeswoman Ursula Lüttmer-Ouazane commented. "We haven't been able to make any progress over the years, and it's counter-productive to tilt against windmills," she added.
Public resistance
The German Agriculture Ministry said Monsanto's move was a corporate decision and would not comment further. But it added it was no secret the ministry had been highly critical of gene modification technologies.
"The promises of GM industry have not come true for European agriculture, nor have they for the agriculture in developing and emerging economies," the ministry said in a statement.
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proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)China destroys three shipments of GM corn from US
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:26
1. Wanzai Port in Zhuhai City destroyed two shipments of imported GM foods
2. Harbin intercepted a total of 115 kgs of GM corn seeds, which will be destroyed
NOTE: The news items below report that in May, the Chinese government destroyed three shipments of GM corn from the US. The shipments were illegal under China’s GMO biosafety law.
The law says that the Ministry of Agriculture must require environmental and food safety tests to be carried out by Chinese institutions, in order to verify data provided by the seed developer. All these documents must be reviewed by the National Biosafety Committee before the MOA can issue a safety certificate.
http://bit.ly/10jvwaa
Yet these shipments of US corn did not have the relevant safety certificates and approval documents, according to the news reports below.
A Chinese citizen, whom we call Mr Li, calls the new government’s decisive move to destroy the illegal GMOs “progressive, encouraging, and satisfying”. He regards it as a sign that it is keeping its promise to work for the people and the nation.
Mr Li said: “The deeply pro-GMO old government would not have made such a thing public. It would have secretly returned the shipments, or in most cases it would not even have inspected shipments that could contain GM ingredients.”
The Ministry of Agriculture of the previous government raised the anger of citizens when it failed to require any independent experiments to test the safety of Monsanto's GM soybeans, in violation of Chinese law:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/micro-reading/dzh/2012-06-12/content_6157498.html (bilingual article over 3 pages)
However, Mr Li says the new government still has a long way to go to eliminate the GMOs that he and others believe are being grown across the country and to impose a ban on domestically grown and imported GMOs.
The news of the new Chinese government’s actions comes shortly after China told a delegation of Brazilian soy producers that the better-off part of its population wants non-GM soy, even if they have to pay more:
http://gmwatch.org/latest-listing/52-2013/14778
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louis-t
(23,296 posts)In a communist country, the people seem to have more power than in this capitalist country.
99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)BTW - Monsanto is hiring Blackwater bully boys, to "take care" of
any "obstacles" that might get in the way of their goose-stepping us
all straight into a biotechnological dystopia, otherwise known as Hell.
Everyone will suffer. Everyone, of course, except for the .01% who
will have their privately owned jets, to fly off to their privately owned
aquifers & fortresses, guarded by armed neofeudal armies of
mercenaries at the ready to take out anyone who tries to challenge
these hideous mass murderers for profit.
No one is willing to "stand up" against them anymore, not in the US
anyway, not even judges and/or prosecutors needed to bring any
charges, to go after them legally while there may still be time.
But most are not wagering there is not much time left, if any.
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)and that this evil corporation will just wither up and blow away,
because no one wants to buy their toxic products anymore..
May it happen soon.
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)Last edited Mon Jun 3, 2013, 11:39 PM - Edit history (1)
See: http://action.greenamerica.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10597
Link from: https://www.facebook.com/MarchAgainstMonstanto/posts/597595583592299
proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)Connecticut first state to require GMO labeling
Sunday, 02 June 2013 21:52
1.Breaking News: Senate Amends and Passes a Strong GMO Labeling Bill
2.Politicians react as a grassroots movement comes of age to force GMO labeling
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1.Breaking News: Senate Amends and Passes a Strong GMO Labeling Bill
GMO Free CT, June 2 2013
We are thrilled to tell you that a short while ago, the Senate amended and voted on HB 6527, the GMO labeling bill voted on by the House last Thursday. After several days of intense negotiation between the Senate, the House, and the Governor’s office, a compromise was reached this afternoon. All four leaders of the House and Senate, Senator Williams, Senator McKinney, Representative Sharkey, and Representative Cafero, are all sponsors of the amended bill.
Today’s GMO labeling agreement is historic and we are proud to have played a role in its development. YOU should all be proud. Connecticut will now set the standard for states around the country to follow. We are grateful to all who worked to make this possible. Thank you to all our champions in the House and the Senate.
The amended version of the bill is without the exemption for farmers grossing less than 1.5 million dollars, which undermined the entire intent of the bill. However, there is a more reasonable trigger clause included. The bill will go into effect when “Four states, not including this state, enact a mandatory labeling law for genetically-engineered foods that is consistent with the provisions of this subsection, provided one such state borders Connecticut; and (2) the aggregate population of such states located in the northeast region of the United States that have enacted a mandatory labeling law for genetically-engineered foods that is consistent with this subsection exceed twenty million based on 2010 census figures.” While we believe we have a right to know what is in our food today, we are satisfied that the language of the GMO labeling bill will give CT consumers transparency in labeling that will allow them to make informed decisions once the law is triggered.
This agreement will provide momentum for our fellow activists throughout the country as they fight to know what is in the food they feed their families. We are confident that our counterparts throughout the country and the northeast will accomplish what we have in Connecticut. We pledge our support to them. We urge lawmakers across the country to follow
We just took on the most powerful industry on the globe and the power of the people triumphed. Congratulations to each and every one you. The House will be voting on the bill after the weekend.
If you would like to read the new version of the bill, click here: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/lcoamd/2013LCO08508-R00-AMD.htm.
With Gratitude and Excitement,
Tara and The Team at GMO Free CT
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http://www.ctmirror.org/story/pols-react-grass-roots-movement-comes-age-force-gmo-labeling
2, Politicians react as a grassroots movement comes of age to force GMO labeling
Mark Pazniokas
The CT Mirror, June 2 2013
With a deal that revives a bill requiring the labeling of genetically engineered foods, Connecticut’s legislative leaders Saturday acknowledged a movement that has muscled its way from the scientific fringe to political mainstream.
Senate and House leaders announced a bipartisan compromise that is expected to make Connecticut the first state to require labeling of foods with genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.
Derek Slap, a former TV reporter who is the Senate Democrats' chief of staff, said the effective use of social-media by GMO Free CT was reminescent of how gun-control advocates kept up pressure on legislators earlier in the session.
"I think it's a relatively new phenomenon," Slap said. "You can organize relatively large numbers of people very quickly and impact public policy."
It was not unnoticed by Sharkey and Malloy.
Sharkey and the Malloy administration were adamantly opposed to a bill that would make Connecticut the only state with a labeling law, arguing that it could drive up food prices. GMO Free CT urged supporters to call Sharkey and Malloy.
Thousands did.
It passed the Senate unanimously with little debate and was sent to the House, where the leadership promises final passage before the adjournment deadline of midnight Wednesday.
A week ago, the measure appeared dead. Then a grass-roots group, GMO Free CT, used social media to focus the movement's ire on Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, whom activists deemed responsible for the apparent defeat.
Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn, said the outpouring made the difference, leading him to stand with Senate Minority Leader John P. McKinney, R-Fairfield, outside the Senate and announce a deal for passage with Sharkey and Malloy.
"We're very pleased that Connecticut will be leading the nation," Williams said.
"It's an extremely important bill," McKinney said. "We both realized we had a commitment not to let it die."
Tara Cook-Littman of Fairfield, a self-described PTA mom and food blogger behind GMO Free CT, called the turnaround a pleasant surprise and a significant push for a labeling movement that has changed the food industry in Europe, but not the U.S.
“Honestly, it’s incredibly important,” said Cook-Littman, reached by phone. “This is going to provide momentum for other states.”
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