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Avaaz: The Lobbyist SuperPAC that Masquerades as Online Activism

Avaaz: The Lobbyist SuperPAC that Masquerades as Online Activism | MN News Hound | Scoop.it
Avaaz has given a “voice” to those who do not want to join in actually protesting injustice in the world, but would rather organize within the comfort of their own home with online petitions that alledge to pressure elected officials are governments; similar to other websites like ResPublica, GetUp! and MoveOn.org. Avaaz has become so influential that they were involved in disseminating propaganda with the proxy war in Syria. In fact, Avaaz has been integral in the manufactured uprising in Syria that has made the Free Syrian Army (FSA) so successful.
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Activist Post: Monsanto’s Carcinogenic Roundup Herbicide Contaminating Water Supply

Activist Post: Monsanto’s Carcinogenic Roundup Herbicide Contaminating Water Supply | MN News Hound | Scoop.it

New research has confirmed what myself and other health-conscious individuals have been saying about Monsanto’s best-selling herbicide Roundup — the carcinogenic chemical it contains known as glyphosate has been found to be contaminating the groundwater in areas where it is being applied.

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