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DESCRIPTION:We will not stand for cronyism. We will not stand for poison. Taking to the 
 streets to show the world and Monsanto that we won't take these injustices 
 quietly. Join us & make a difference.\n\nWhy Do We March?\n\n*Research 
 studies have shown that Monsanto's genetically modified foods can lead to 
 serious health conditions such as the development of cancer tumors, 
 infertility and birth defects.\n*In the United States, the FDA, the agency 
 tasked with ensuring food safety for the population, is steered by 
 ex-Monsanto executives, and we feel that's a questionable conflict of 
 interests and explains the lack of government led research on the long-term 
 effects of GM products. Recently, the U.S. Congress and President 
 collectively passed the nicknamed "Monsanto Protection Act" that, among 
 other things, bans courts from halting the sale of Monsanto's genetically 
 modified seeds even if they are determined to be harmful to human 
 health.\n*For to long, Monsanto has been the benefactor of corporate 
 subsidies and political favoritism. Organic and small farmers suffer losses 
 while Monsanto continues to forge its monopoly over the world's food 
 supply, including exclusive patenting rights over seeds and genetic 
 makeup.\n\n\nDress like Bees! Bring signs & drums!\n11am: GMO Free, no 
 trash potluck - bring your own plate, fork, etc...\n12pm: March around El 
 Estero Park\n1pm: speakers\n\nWhat are solutions we advocate?\n\nVoting 
 with your dollar by buying organic and boycotting Monsanto-owned companies 
 that use GMOs in their products.\n\nLabeling of GMOs so that consumers can 
 make those informed decisions easier.\n\nRepealing relevant provisions of 
 the US's "Monsanto Protection Act."\n\nCalling for further scientific 
 research on the health effects of GMOs.\n\nHolding Monsanto executives and 
 Monsanto-supporting politicians accountable through direct communication, 
 grassroots journalism, social media, etc.\n\nContinuing to inform the 
 public about Monsanto's secrets.\n\nTaking to the streets to show the world 
 and Monsanto that we won't take these injustices quietly.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/10/06/18744428.php
SUMMARY:March Against Monsanto Monterey
LOCATION:Monterey State Beach\nMonterey, California 93940
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/10/06/18744428.php
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