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Alexis Baden-Mayer of the Organic Consumers Association protesting the corruption of organic safeguards at the National Organic Standards Board meeting in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo: @JennyHops reporting for Politico Pro)

Food Defenders Protest Corporate Takeover of 'Organic' Standards

Protester arrested as groups fight for a natural food system people can 'trust'

Lauren McCauley, staff writer ·

New, Powerful Coalition Fights to 'Help' Consumers by Preventing Them From Knowing if Their Food Has GMOs

Influential industry groups unite to keep consumers 'misled about their food supply'

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Hopes for 'Critical Mass in the Marketplace' Grow as Second State Joins GMO Labeling Push

Connecticut governor signs GMO labeling bill

Jacob Chamberlain, staff writer ·

Six Election Day Races to Watch

From tar sands to marijuana to GMOs, the nation's eyes are on Tuesday's elections

Common Dreams staff ·

Pepsi, Nestle, Coca Cola Revealed as Big Money Behind GMO Labeling Fight

In Washington state battle, pro-GMO lobbyists forced to expose illegally hidden donors

Jacob Chamberlain, staff writer ·

EPA Ups Allowable Residue of Monsanto's Toxic Herbicide on Food

Regulatory agency raises limits of known endocrine disruptor glysophate in produce and animal feed

Common Dreams staff ·

How Did Hepatitis Get into Organic Berries?

Michele Simon ·

Victory: Connecticut Becomes First State to Require GMO Labeling

Food safety advocates hope Connecticut's move sparks nationwide momentum for labeling of genetically modified foods

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

From Growing Profit to Growing Food: Challenging Corporate Rule

Tory Field ·

Groups: Beware Call for a 'Greener Revolution' From 'Purveyor of Poison'

"Their interests lie first and foremost in patenting life for profit."

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·