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Regenerative Agriculture Gets The Trump Executive Order Treatment…But Is It Enough?

Updated 5:46 AM EDT, Mon July 13, 2026

Many who understand the cumulative harms of compounding crop chemical exposure in our food supply point to (organic) regenerative agriculture as a better way forward. A new Executive Order by President Trump looks to advance the practice of regenerative agriculture in America by acknowledging: “These practices strengthen soil health, lower input costs, improve chemical efficiency…Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture Gets The Trump Executive Order Treatment…But Is It Enough?

Not Broken, Betrayed: How the System Killed 12-Year-Old London Gadd

Updated 7:12 AM EDT, Wed July 8, 2026

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd was just 12 years old when she died. She was a bright, empathetic, and deeply loved young girl who locked arms with her mom when they walked together and felt everything more deeply than most. Looking back at her life, it is clear that London was not a broken child. When she…Continue reading Not Broken, Betrayed: How the System Killed 12-Year-Old London Gadd

The Puppy Mill Industrial Complex

Updated 4:52 AM EDT, Tue July 7, 2026

Nobody in their right mind would seriously defend the puppy mill operations that exist in the United States. Yet, like so many other seemingly well-intentioned causes captured by the nonprofit industrial complex (which, let’s not forget, often profits from a problem rather than solving it), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…Continue reading The Puppy Mill Industrial Complex

Health fears prompt Swiss 5G revolt

Agence France Presse is reporting: “Switzerland was among the first countries to begin deploying 5G, but health fears over radiation from the antennas that carry the next-generation mobile technology have sparked a nationwide revolt. Demonstrators against the technology are due to fill the streets of Bern later this month, but already a number of cantons…Continue reading Health fears prompt Swiss 5G revolt

Updated 11:05 AM EDT, Wed September 18, 2019

OFFICIAL: Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy

The filing is a centerpiece of an agreement to settle thousands of cases against the company for its role in the opioids crises. But it is expected to be vigorously contested by many states. The New York Time writes: “Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, the drug widely seen as igniting the opioid crisis, filed for…Continue reading OFFICIAL: Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy

Updated 8:27 AM EDT, Mon September 16, 2019

When Discrimination is Accepted in America

By Jefferey Jaxen It was reported last week that Jennifer Kent, the director of the state Department of Health Care Services which oversees the state’s massive Medi-Cal system, announced her resignation Tuesday. The SF Chronicle reports, “No explanation for her departure was immediately released…and it was unclear whether her exit had been previously planned.” Some…Continue reading When Discrimination is Accepted in America

Updated 10:06 AM EDT, Sun September 15, 2019

Multiple Arrests Made As Californians Occupy State Capital in Protest of Medical Exemption Bill

UPDATE: 5:15 PM PST: CA Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has announced the signing of SB276 & SB714 UPDATE: 4:24 PM PST: CA Legislature suspends rules to rush SB714 through the Assembly and Senate with no option for public comment UPDATE 1:30 PM PST: CA Legislature Fast-Tracking SB714 for Simultaneous Floor Votes SB714 is the companion…Continue reading Multiple Arrests Made As Californians Occupy State Capital in Protest of Medical Exemption Bill

Updated 11:17 AM EDT, Mon September 9, 2019

Despite Arrests, Protests Continue As California Exemption Bill Awaits Gov Newsom’s Decision

By Jefferey Jaxen After early hesitation about the bill and calls for amendments, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office appears to be signaling a direction. On Friday, the LA Times claimed that Senate Bill 276 (SB 276) amendments sought by Gov Newsom had been agreed upon. The article states: “The agreement between state Sen. Richard Pan…Continue reading Despite Arrests, Protests Continue As California Exemption Bill Awaits Gov Newsom’s Decision

Updated 4:12 PM EDT, Sun September 8, 2019

Despite Corporate Threats, Moms Beat Monsanto In Quest For Truth

When common people take on multinational corporations, violent rhetoric, inhuman directives, abuse, and bullying are often the methods chosen to quell the activist spirit. In 2009, CBS News reported that pharmaceutical giant Merck made a “hit list” of doctors who criticized its deadly, and now withdrawn, drug Vioxx. The list, emailed between Merck employees, contained…Continue reading Despite Corporate Threats, Moms Beat Monsanto In Quest For Truth

Updated 11:28 AM EDT, Fri September 6, 2019