Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark Why Our Food Is Full of Pesticides—Is The GOP Betraying MAHA? | @glyphosategirl
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Aug 1, 2025 Kelly Ryerson, a public health advocate known as 'Glyphosate Girl', joins the discussion to unveil the alarming presence of pesticides in our food. She highlights how chemicals like glyphosate are linked to rising infertility and fertility decline. Ryerson exposes political betrayals by lawmakers protecting pesticide manufacturers and emphasizes the necessity for grassroots activism. The conversation also critiques the prevalence of ultra-processed foods and advocates for transparency in agriculture, urging listeners to make informed choices for their health.
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GOP Pushes Pesticide Immunity
- Republicans in Congress are pushing to give pesticide companies legal immunity from lawsuits.
- This betrayal undermines the grassroots Maha base that opposes such protections for chemical manufacturers.
Mobilize Against Liability Shields
- Call Republican congresspeople and senators to oppose pesticide liability shields in the upcoming appropriations bills.
- Use scripts stressing you won’t support them if they vote to protect chemical companies from lawsuits.
Chemical Dependency in Agriculture
- US agriculture depends heavily on chemicals due to subsidies and an entrenched system.
- Farmers fear losing their livelihoods if chemicals were suddenly banned tomorrow.
