Politics

GMO Labeling Explained – What You Need to Know About These Confounding, Loophole-Laden Rules

January 10, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It has been two years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture passed the regulations mandating the labeling of genetically mandated ingredients. The finalized regulations that have recently been released leave much to be desired. Just Label It, a prominent organization… [read]

FDA Food Inspections Reduced During Shutdown

January 10, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Most of the food safety inspections have been stopped during the federal government shutdown. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he is trying to figure out what the most essential inspections are and continue those inspections. To achieve this the… [read]

Trump’s EPA Will Shield Info on Asbestos Imports and Use From Public

January 4, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 4, 2019

Federal data shows a large increase in asbestos imports to the U.S. Environmental groups have called for better reporting of asbestos products by U.S. manufacturers. The petition requested the EPA to require importers and users of asbestos and asbestos-containing products… [read]

FDA Commissioner Says Marijuana Policy Change is Inevitable

December 3, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 3, 2018

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is on the record indicating that the federal administration will likely be addressing the legalization of marijuana soon. In a television interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernen, Gottlieb said there’s… …probably going to… [read]

Trump Big Pharma Tax Cut Instead of Lowering Drug Prices After Sketchy $2.5M Payout

November 26, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: November 26, 2018

One of Trump’s campaign promises was to lower drug prices. Trump said they were “getting away with murder.” He has not accomplished his pledge, and new tax filings may reveal why he instead gave the pharmaceutical companies a tax break.… [read]

The White House Has Been Spreading Negative Information On Marijuana

October 3, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 3, 2018

Memos and emails obtained by Buzzfeed News show the current administration attempting to reverse positive public support of cannabis. In August BuzzFeed News reported on a secretive marijuana committee operated by the White House with the purpose of spreading negative… [read]

Glyphosate Found in the Majority of Oat-Based Products

September 4, 2018 by Kristina Martin

Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested 45 products with conventionally grown oats and found glyphosate in 43 of them. They also tested 16 different products using organic oats. The products tested included breakfast cereals like lucky charms and cheerios, granola, and… [read]