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What You Give to Your Mom, You Get Back 1000-Fold
It does not take much to fuel a mom to keep going. A quick hug before bed, a moment to breathe in her seven year old’s hair that still smells like a young puppy... that love, that connection...recharges her for hours to get the lunches packed, pay the bills, sort out the laundry, and twenty other th
What Do Clothes Have to Do with Agriculture?
Things to Consider as You Do Your Holiday Gift Shopping The following excerpt is from Rebecca Burgess’ new book Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy (Chelsea Green Publishing, November 2019) and is reprinted with permission from the publi
Bayer, Birth Defects, and Toxic Baby Food
A few weeks ago, breaking news was that 95% of baby foods tested, 168 samples, by Healthy Babies Bright Future (HBBF), were found to contain heavy metals. 1 out of 4 contained all 4 of the heavy metals: arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
Why It’s Time to Toss Your Tylenol
A common over-the-counter pain medication is being connected to rising learning disorders. New findings from the Boston Birth Cohort study of 996 mother-infant dyads, as reported in JAMA Psychiatry, show cord plasma biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen were associated with significantly in
Best for the World
Yes, you read that title correctly. It’s not best in the world - it’s best for the world.
How and why I became an activist
Ask anyone who has proudly worn the label of activist why they became one, and just like fingerprints, you will get a different answer.
Every Day is Child Health Day
Child Health Day was Monday, October 7. It was not featured in mainstream media...instead we heard more news about corruption in politics. Our media missed a huge opportunity to raise awareness about the health crisis our children are facing and the future of our country. This is why our work, with
Tell the EPA to Require Full Formulation Testing for Pesticides!
Did you hear that the EU now requires the final formulation testing for toxicity and carcinogenicity of pesticides. This is a HUGE win.
Glyphosate Makes Cells More Susceptible to Breast Cancer
A new study, first posted on GMWatch, reveals disturbing information. Glyphosate, found in Monsanto's/Bayer's Roundup and 700+ other glyphosate based herbicides, primed human breast cells to be more susceptible to cancer.
Everything you wish you didn't know about GMOs
As a mother, my first and foremost concern is the well being of my family. Many things can threaten the safety of my family, especially our children, who are more vulnerable due to the underdevelopment of their bodies. One of those things is Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs which have been in
The Teen Vaping Epidemic
If you have a teen, chances are about 1000% that your teen has seen others or has tried vaping. For my son, he is inundated by the sweet smelling vapors every time he goes to his high school bathroom.
Global Climate Strike - Call to Action Week Sept 20-27
We hope you have heard by now that tomorrow is a Global Call to Action Day- Climate Strike. on September 20th.
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