Out of the Kitchen and On Capitol Hill: Chefs Speak Out for GMO Labeling

‘Having honest, clear labeling of the foods we eat is a fundamental right, one that’s worth fighting for.’ — by Deirdre Fulton, CommonDreams staff writer More than 700 chefs and restauranteurs are calling on Congress to support legislation to mandate labeling of genetically

The ‘Monsanto Rider’: Are Biotech Companies About to Gain Immunity from Federal Law?

— AlterNet / By Alexis Baden-Mayer and Ronnie Cummins — July 6, 2012 The Secretary of Agriculture would be required to grant a permit for the planting or cultivation of a genetically engineered crop, regardless of environmental impact. While many Americans were