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Labeling GMO salmon

samedi 12 avril 2014 à 14:00

The company making the GMO salmon claims that the FDA has already decided not to require labeling of this salmon.

This is not officially true, but the FDA is doing nothing to rebut the claim.

My guess is that the FDA has in fact made that decision, just not officially.

US Lacks Accurate Drone Civilian Casualty Data

samedi 12 avril 2014 à 14:00

US Lacks Accurate Drone Civilian Casualty Data, says Military Analyst.

Being more careful, with better data, would be a useful step. But really the US should cease using military force outside of war zones.

Growth for Growth's Sake Will Kill Us All

samedi 12 avril 2014 à 14:00

Growth for Growth's Sake Will Kill Us All.

In addition to being unsustainable, growth has also become nearly useless for the non-rich, in countries under plutocratic rule. The benefits of growth are seized by the plutocrats so little benefit trickles down to the rest.

You can't expect a rising tide to lift your boat if the plutocrats have taken planks from the hull and demand you lease them back.

Thus, taking wealth from the rich is a more appropriate policy nowadays than growth.

Urgent: Call for ending a big tax loophole for businesses

samedi 12 avril 2014 à 14:00

Citizens of Massachusetts: call for ending a big tax loophole for businesses.

Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras visited the US

samedi 12 avril 2014 à 14:00

Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras visited the US, and were not harassed by government agents on arrival.

Poitras used to be harassed regularly each time she returned to the US.