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March 20, 2018 - Issue 4236


The US Opioid Epidemic — A War of a Different Kind

The US Opioid Epidemic — A War of a Different Kind

March 20, 2018

And if you're under 50, watch out: This epidemic that's sprung up from nowhere kills more people under 50 than any other condition. The scale and darkness of this phenomenon is a sign there is a far more acute crisis than we ever imagined.

Raw Milk Farmers Are Going to Prison

farmers jail time selling raw milk

March 20, 2018

Raw milk is illegal in Canada, but the stakes for dispensing this wholesome food just got a lot higher. Ontario's Superior Court issued an order calling for not only fines but also jail time for farmers who sell or distribute raw milk. Residents are fighting back, stating the injunction violates their constitutional right to access raw milk.

Can CAFOs Force Stores to Buy Their Products?

cafo eggs

March 20, 2018

A bill in Iowa may require grocery stores in the state that participate in the federal food assistance program and carry 'specialty cage-free eggs' to also carry eggs from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The brazen move comes as demand is increasing for safer and more humane cage-free alternatives.