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Food Police Declaration of Food Independence (July 2, 2009) On July 4, 1776, America’s founding fathers signed their names to the Declaration of Independence in an effort to affirm basic liberties. But they never dreamed that anyone would someday attempt to strip the American people of the fundamental liberty to control what we eat and drink. In the spirit of affirming this simple freedom, we offer our Declaration of Food Independence. Because, as we’re... read more here » Big Fat Lies Obesity Watchdogs Fail To Answer Weight-Gain Questions (July 1, 2009) The health zealots at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), a close ally of the food cops at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, have come out with the 2009 version of their obesity report card, grading America “F as in Fat.” But once again, the weight police ignored the opportunity to examine the whys behind increasing obesity rates before assigning the country... read more here » Animal Rights ‘Humane Wayne’ Gets His (July 1, 2009) Bravo to the farm-belt radio program “AgriTalk” for giving its listeners a full hour to respond to yesterday’s interview with "Humane Wayne" Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). (We told you about that interview yesterday.) Our Research Director was on the air as Agritalk’s guest for the last 15 minutes of the open-line broadcast today. Here’s a little of what we had to say about HSUS, Pacelle,... read more here » Animal Rights ‘Humane Wayne’ Muddies the Airwaves (June 30, 2009) “I don’t think anyone can reasonably claim that our work is moving in the direction of eliminating animal agriculture,” Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) president Wayne Pacelle insisted this morning during an interview with the farm-belt AgriTalk radio program. Sure. While we’re at it, we’re happy to let you know that the government won’t raise your taxes. That stain on your tie? It’ll... read more here » 7 Things You Didn't Know About HSUS The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a “humane society” in name only, since it doesn’t operate a single pet shelter or pet adoption facility anywhere in the United States. Take a Bite out of PETA Sign the petition to have PETA's tax-exemption status removed 7 Things You Didn't Know About PCRM The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is an animal rights group in disguise. 7 Things You Didn't Know About PETA PETA kills thousands of homeless dogs and cats, donates large sums of money to violent criminals, attacks research that aims to cure cancer and AIDS, and targets young children with its propaganda. Most Popular Pages Take a Bite out of PETA ‘Humane Wayne’ Muddies the Airwaves ‘Humane Wayne’ Gets His PETA Killed 95 Percent of Adoptable Pets in its Care During 2008 Swine flu hype	Calorie counts don't dissuade most diners Letter: Time for America to "step up and take responsibility." Wayne Pacelle whine: Gov. Schwarzenegger is a "bully" New study says excise taxes are ineffective and regressive Economist: HSUS proposal could cost Ohio almost 8,000 jobs Seafood is Not a Health Hazard, Say Scientists at International Mercury Conference A large majority of the 561 scientists gathered this week in the Chinese city of Guiyang to explore issues surrounding mercury pollution no longer believe traces of mercury in seafood represent a serious health risk to consumers.... read more here » Statement from CCF Against Starbucks' Decision to Remove Corn Sugar (HFCS) from Menu Items Starbucks Coffee has always wanted to have its half-caf, vanilla, skim, latte and drink it too. But sometimes it tries too hard.... read more here » Starbucks switch: Sugar by any name is just the same Starbucks announced that it will make a major change in its baked goods by the end of the month, removing high fructose corn syrup as part of a switch to "real" food.... read more here » ‘Prevention’ at the New CDC: How Far Is Too Far? Do Americans really share Frieden's ambition to prevent every disease at any cost? The doc's killjoy reputation strongly suggests that the answer is "no."... read more here » BMI 'report cards' won't keep kids healthy In the campaign to eradicate childhood obesity, schools around the country have banned everything from birthday treats to vending machines. But when it comes to slimming down students, the so-called food police aren't making much progress.... read more here »