The “fact” that junk food is cheaper than real food has become a reflexive part of how we explain why so many Americans are overweight, particularly those with lower incomes. “I frequently read confident statements like, ‘when a bag of chips is cheaper than a head of broccoli …’ or ‘it’s more affordable to feed a family of four at …
Month: September 2011
We Have the Right2Know About GMOs! World Food Day, October 16, 2011
Get Involved in World Food Day Rallies, Marches, Recruiting Drives, Film Screenings, Potlucks and House Parties. This World Food Day, October 16, 2011, is going to be the largest day of action for labels on genetically engineered food in U.S. history. All around the country, local Millions Against Monsanto chapters are planning Right2Know rallies, marches, recruiting drives, film screenings, potlucks …
Big pharma has paid US doctors $150m already in 2011
Payola for Prescriptions – Ethical or Not? Julie Dixon writes… Think there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Well, think again, my friends! That is, if you’re a physician or nurse practitioner. And a pharmaceutical company wants to be your BFF. It’s common practice in the pharmaceutical industry for companies to woo potential prescribers of their pills with free …