Monsanto Is Not Too Sweet Originally, Monsanto was started because the founder wanted a way to sell the new artificial sweetener saccharin in 1901. Monsanto later became the world’s biggest aspirin maker. But you probably know Monsanto’s two most recognizable products: The weed killer Roundup, and the artificial sweetener aspartame they call NutraSweet, which they [...]

You’re being experimented on without your permission. Untested mutations in your kitchen… DNA-altered food in every box, bag and container at the store… hormone-filled meat and milk… so-called “organic” chicken… and no one has to tell you anything. Giant agribusiness companies are slowly and quietly spreading their scientifically altered seeds to so many farms that [...]

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A high-profile group of current and former U.S. law enforcement officials has sent a letter to the Harper government with a surprising message: Take it from us, the war on drugs has been a “costly failure.” The officials are urging the Canadian government to reconsider mandatory minimum sentences for “minor” marijuana offences under its “tough-on-crime [...]

Mass. Should Legalize Medical Marijuana Posted: 25 Feb 2012 09:18 AM PST As a cancer survivor, I have personally witnessed the pain and suffering associated with chronic and terminal illness. As a Massachusetts resident and taxpayer, I believe it is long overdue that we pass medical marijuana laws as other states have. Marijuana increases the [...]