Tuesday, July 22, 2025

DARK Act Compromise Could Preempt Vermont’s GMO Label Law

Any bill on GMO labeling that would result in anything less than mandatory on-package labeling is unacceptable.

National Liberal Groups to Push ‘Record’ Number of 2016 Ballot Measures

This year, national liberal groups are pushing ballot measures to tackle issues, such as gun control, marijuana legalization and increasing the minimum wage, that prove popular in polls but that politicians have generally avoided.

German Environment Agency Finds Increase of Glyphosate in Urine Since 2001

In 2001 glyphosate was detected in the urine of only 10% of the participants, in 2013 it was present in just under 60% of the test group, and most recently in 2015, it was 40%.

Leaked Emails Claim Snyder Administration Withheld Lead Testing Results

Snyder has denied he improperly delayed the release of lead testing results in city schools conducted in October.

Senators demand action in response to EPA’s decision to not set limits on toxic...

"Safe water is essential to the health and well-being of every American."

Monsanto ordered to pay $80M after causing man’s cancer

The jury found Monsanto guilty of negligence and failing to adequately warn consumers of Roundup weed killer’s cancer risks.

New study shows communities of color disproportionately affected by air pollution

“What this study shows is what communities of color across the region have long understood—that they are unfairly exposed to higher levels of pollution."

Is speaking up for Medicare for All a crime?

As a longtime D.C.-area advocate, I’ve visited Capitol Hill and Members of Congress many times. But never before have I felt I...

The US is taking a bite out of its food insecurity – here’s one...

This increase in SNAP benefits would still not lead to a food-secure diet in many places because of high local food prices.

One major way we can reduce the suffering of animals raised for food 

Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics—and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed.