Posts by Kelly L. Derricks

WASHINGTON D.C. Rally for our Right to GMO Labels!

by Kelly L. Derricks | November 25, 2014

OCA: WASHINGTON D.C.: Rally for our Right to GMO Labels! Organic Consumers Association Wed, Dec 10, 2014 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM WASHINGTON D.C.: Rally for our Right to GMO Labels! The GMO labeling movement won big in Vermont this year. And we may still win in Oregon, once all the votes are in. But those laws will be nullified, and we will lose the right to pass any future state or federal mandatory GMO labeling laws, if Congress passes H.R. 4432, a bill to preempt mandatory GMO labeling laws. H.R. 4432—the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) ACT—was introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) at the bidding of Monsanto, Big Food and the Koch Brothers. We need to [...]
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Monsanto Looks To Buy Votes

by Kelly L. Derricks | October 19, 2014

Records from the Oregon Secretary of State’s office show that on October 8, Monsanto made a contribution of $2.5 million in a bid to crush an Oregon initiative, bringing the company’s total contributions to $4,085,150. The initiative—ballot measure 92—would require manufacturers and retailers to label “genetically engineered raw and packaged food.” Backers of the provision say that Oregonians “have the right to know” what is in their food. This is not the first time Monsanto has poured its funds into efforts to crush such measures. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the company has spent $4.7 million to defeat a similar initiative in Colorado, also up for vote in November. [...]
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Official Lawsuit Filed Against EPA Over Agent Orange Herbicide

by Kelly L. Derricks | October 19, 2014

Enlist Duo, an herbicide containing glyphosate and 2,4-D a known component in Agent Orange, has been approved for use in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The EPA has 10 other states under consideration for approval for GMOs and the herbicide from Dow. Specialty crops have been genetically modified to tolerate the Enlist Duo herbicide. Enlist corn and soybean will be sold along with the herbicide, as soon as 2015’s planting season. The combination allows farmers to spray their crops and only destroy weeds. The EPA has received over 400,000 comments regarding Enlist and will continue to accept input until November 2014 regarding the other states’ approval. EPA was sued by the Natural [...]
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EPA Defies Public Concern, Approves “Agent Orange” Herbicide

by Kelly L. Derricks | October 10, 2014

Despite the desperate outcry of both the public and members of Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Monsanto and Dow Chemical’s latest herbicide. 2,4-D is a very toxic herbicide and a suspected endocrine disruptor that has been linked to cancer and reproductive harm. Children are particularly susceptible to its effects. The toxic chemical – created in WW2 to destroy enemy food supplies – will soon end up in animal feeds and the food we eat. Marion Nestle, New York University food scientist and organics promoter recently blogged, “The potent and toxic 2,4-D has been linked to many human health problems. It also is likely to harm non-genetically engineered crops [...]
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MAM Event Announcement – October 2014

by Kelly L. Derricks | July 28, 2014

As you all know, there wont be a MAM one day event for October. That is reserved for the anniversary march every May. Last year October had the lowest turnout in each city across the globe, and I’m sure its because 2 one-day events each year, is pushing things a little. Like last year October, we are working with Dr. Vandana Shiva’s Navdanya network, but unlike last year, there is no one-day event. MAM organizers who want to organize in October as MAM, can do so as part of the “Call To Action for Seed, Food and Earth Democracy”. This event represents a network of global movements, and by cooperating, we are part of the joint action, and not a [...]
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March Against Monsanto Global Video

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 30, 2014

March Against Monsanto On May 24, 2014 a protest was held in over 400 countries with an estimated 2 million people attending worldwide . In Union Square Park in New York City, the action was hosted by performance activist Reverend Billy, with speeches by radio host Gary Null, comedian Lee Camp, Balu Awhukua,among others, and music by the Stop Shopping Choir. People marched down Broadway to unite with others around the world against GMO conglomerate Monsanto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vE0Ln8IkY [...]
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Press Release

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 28, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: March Against Monsanto https://www.facebook.com/MarchAgainstMonstanto On May 24, 2014 the Global ‘March Against Monsanto’ Took Place in Over 50 Countries INTERNATIONAL (May 27, 2014) – On May 24, hundreds of thousands of activists from around the world joined in the third global March Against Monsanto, calling for the permanent boycott of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and harmful agro-chemicals. Marchers advocated food transparency, an end to corporate food corruption, and a transition to local, organic and sustainable agriculture. The marches took place on six continents in over 50 countries, with events in over 420 cities. In the US, marches were held [...]
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Special #MAM Radio Show Tonight 8pm PST/11pm EST

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 24, 2014

Tune-in to a special episode of The Anti-Media radio show tonight dedicated to the March Against Monsanto and food freedom. Tonight’s show will feature Chris Hardy, an organic farmer who helped get GMOs banned in Jackson County Oregon, Carrie Luna, a community gardener and advocate of the Food is Free movement, and finally Tami Canal, founder of the March Against Monsanto movement. The show will be streaming live at 8pm PST/11pm EST only on www.ucy.tv/tamr. [...]
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Standing Up To Goliath: March Against Monsanto

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 23, 2014

Published with permission of Justin Gammill from Earth911.com So if you are keeping score, at this point it’s Justin: 1, Monsanto: 0. A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article where I not only compared the mega-corporation to Nazis, but I also called them evil geniuses who: “took a break from counting their money to poison you.” For anyone who just thought: “Gee, that’s harsh,” you might want to strap in for what is going to be a fun-filled super-slam festival of epic proportions … Now in my first article I talked specifically about the GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) situation that Monsanto is perpetrating against humanity and the planet. Long story short, back in the 80s Monsanto started [...]
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Are you Ready to March on Saturday?

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 21, 2014

The global March Against Monsanto will take place this coming Saturday, May 24th! If you haven’t RSVP’d to your local event yet, you can find a location near you on this event list. If there isn’t a march in your area, you can still start one! Here’s how: http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/events Whether you are physically marching or not, please join our social media hashtag storm that will be coinciding with the march on Saturday. The details and hashtags will be released through the event page and our Facebook page. You can RSVP to the event here. Please invite your friends lists to your local events and to the social media storm. Here’s an easy plugin for [...]
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