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Victory: Senate To Kill Monsanto Protection Act Amid Outrage

In a major victory brought upon by serious activism and public outrage, new legislation changes will shut down the Monsanto Protection Act rider that granted Monsanto protection from legal action and was set to renew on September 30th.

Nation's largest food makers' trade group, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, is donating big money to oppose I-522, but on whose behalf? Find out more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michele-simon/are-junk-food-corporation_b_3943336.html #StopMonsanto #GMA #YesOn522 #Vote #LabelGMOs #RightToKnow #GMOs

I-522 was brought to the ballot by over 350,000 Washingtonians because they believe every Washingtonian has the right to know what we’re eating. Why are out-of-state corporations spending millions to keep voters in the dark about their groceries? Endorse @[516766995052122:274:Yes on 522] here: http://action.yeson522.com/page/s/endorse?source=site-navbar #GMOs #LabelGMOs

@[108451807072:274:WhiteWave Foods] uses some of the profits it earns by selling you its #organic and non-GMO products, to support one of the #GMO labeling movement’s fiercest enemies: The @[132644783412552:274:Grocery Manufacturers Association] (#GMA). The GMA is spending $7.2 million (so far) in Washington State to defeat I-522, a citizens’ initiative that would mandate labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in foods sold in grocery stores. It’s time to take action! First, Go to White Wave’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WhiteWaveFoods and post: "Dear White Wave, I cannot in good conscience purchase your products with the knowledge that some of that money will be funneled through the GMA and used to defeat I-522. I am calling on you today to protest the GMA’s financial support of anti-labeling campaigns by withdrawing from the trade group, and to show your support for our right to know by making a financial contribution to the Yes on 522 Second, Take Action by Sending an email to White Wave: http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50865/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=12139&track=FB&tag=FB

Have you ever heard of SynBio? It's the new name for genetic engineering and it's being developed right now. The plan is to create synthetic versions of engineered ingredients. The advent of synthetic biology raises thorny economic and regulatory issues, such as whether such yeast-made ingredients can be called natural and whether developing countries dependent on these crops will be hurt. Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/21/business/whats-that-smell-exotic-scents-made-from-re-engineered-yeast.html?_r=0 #StopSynBio #Synthetics #GMOs #GEFoods #GMOFoods #LabelGMOs #GMOsNotNatural GMO Inside

In a few hours the polls will close in Washington State, and in a few days we should know the outcome of the @[516766995052122:274:Yes on 522] vote. Whatever happens, we want to express tremendous gratitude for our customers who have supported us and this cause! We also know that as important as this vote is, it is just one skirmish in the ongoing battle for transparency in labeling and the protection of organic sustainable agriculture. Thank you and may we all fight on in joy and righteousness!

If approved by the Vermont House of Representatives, who initially passed the bill before it made its way to the Senate, the law would take effect on July 1, 2016.