By Amanda Froelich When you purchase hygienic products, such as deodorant or body spray, do you contemplate the safety of the ingredients? Probably not, because you, like millions of other people, assume that the company has your best interest in mind. While we wish this…
By Michael Maharrey BISMARCK, N.D. (April 26, 2019) – On Tuesday, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into a law that expands the state’s medical marijuana program despite federal prohibition. A coalition of 10 Republicans introduced House Bill 1283 (HB1283) in January. The…
By Sophie York Williams Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis is legal say they partake in the drug shortly before or after exercise, and most report that it motivates them to work out, helps them enjoy exercise more and improves their…
Oxitec’s failed GM mosquito releases worldwide: Forewarnings for Africa and the Target Malaria project By Dr Helen Wallace A decade ago, genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes were first released globally, in the Cayman Islands, by UK-based company Oxitec. Further releases followed in Malaysia, Panama, and Brazil….
By Mayukh Saha Many of us might be aware that single-use plastics are killing the planet and not exactly serving us much use either. Although, we are still struggling to find sustainable alternatives to meet our every need. Water bottles are an integral part of…
By Jon Rappoport As most of you know, Bayer now owns Monsanto. To make it happen, it forked out $66 billion in 2018. Among the new parent’s problems? Lawsuits against Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide, Roundup. Catch this, from fiercepharma.com: “Recently, in a key bellwether trial, a…
By Neenah Payne The 8th annual Food Revolution Summit with John and Ocean Robbins is free online from April 27 until May 5. Over 300,000 people are reportedly registered for the summit this year. You can register HERE. John Robbins’ father founded the Baskin-Robbins ice…
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND States are supposed to be autonomous and independent from federal government requirements. They must be separate to be able to truly represent the people of the State. The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: The powers not delegated to…
By Mark DeNicola In Brief The Facts: Insomnia is a very real experience for many people in this world. Before you pop any pills or spray lavender on your pillow here are three uncommon things that can help you sleep better at night. Reflect On:…
By Amanda Froelich Cats: they may rule the Internet, but the Australian government has a merciless stance toward them. To “solve” the country’s feral cat problem, the government intends to kill two million free-roaming cats (a large chunk of the total feral cat population) by…
By Martin Williams, Monash University and Stephen Bright, Edith Cowan University An estimated one in ten Australians were taking antidepressants in 2015. That’s double the number using them in 2000, and the second-highest rate of antidepressant use among all OECD countries. Yet some studies have…
By Arjun Walia In Brief The Facts: A federal judge has now given Energy Transfer Partners legal permission to hide information about which areas of the pipeline are at risk for spills. Reflect On: Why are we still using oil when humanity have several other…
By Catherine J. Frompovich What one learns as the most important and irreversible axiom of U.S. law is that FACT or TRUTH is the ultimate legal defense, which cannot be nullified! However, that principle apparently does not apply to pharmacological science where FRAUD and corporate…
By Mac Slavo Have you ever wanted to go off the grid? Are you wondering if it’s the right thing to do for you and your family? Many ponder this idea and the implications, so if you’re one of those, here are three things you…
By Tess Pennington While many of us are awakening to the dangers (ahem chemicals) that are in our food sources, not enough awareness is being made about some of the dangers that lie in over-the-counter vitamins. That’s right, some of your vitamins could be doing more harm…
By Mayukh Saha Cucamelons are the latest trend in the market. These are tiny melons that taste like cucumber and lime and have an invisible assortment of health benefits associated with them. Also called ‘sandiita’, they are extremely rich in fibers, minerals, antioxidants, and other…
By Jeffrey Green Smirnoff vodka is now made with non-GMO corn. Apparently, they made the announcement a few months ago but didn’t get much exposure in the corporate or independent media. “While Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka has always been gluten-free, 10-times filtered and triple-distilled, now…
By Mac Slavo Minimalism is having a moment, and a quick perusal of YouTube will have you wondering why you haven’t tried it before, other than it seems like it is diametrically opposed to prepping. But why can’t you be both? Minimalism and prepping can…
By Elias Marat It may come as little surprise, but as it turns out, smartphones aren’t actually making our lives easier. Whether it’s the constant pinging of notifications vying for our attention, the temptation of playing around on our phones at all hours of the…
By Kerry McDonald Childhood exuberance is now a liability. Behaviors that were once accepted as normal, even if mildly irritating to adults, are increasingly viewed as unacceptable and cause for medical intervention. High energy, lack of impulse control, inability to sit still and listen, lack…
