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Something about pizza, toxic armories and the future of farming + this day in history w/"A date which will live in infamy" and our song of the day by Robyn Hitchcock on your Morning Monarchy for December 7, 2016.

A development in East Chicago, Indiana has been confirmed to have toxic lead levels up to 30 times what is considered safe. This is especially devastating for the families who live there, as high lead levels are known to decrease children’s IQs as well as contribute to further developmental issues that may affect them for the rest of their lives. [1]

There are now 6 more brands of turmeric being recalled due to lead contamination. So far, there have been no illnesses or injuries reported from the high lead levels in the turmeric, but Gel Spice, Inc., the company expanding the recall, is taking precautions.
The FDA lists the following products as being recalled due to potential lead contamination:

Three Michigan officials were charged last Wednesday for their roles in the Flint water crisis. The charges were announced just a day after a federal judge tossed out a $150 million class action lawsuit over the lead-contaminated water, saying the courts lacked jurisdiction.

As You Sow, a California-based health watchdog group, has just warned that some of our favorite chocolate treats contain unsafe levels of heavy metals, including lead and cadmium. Results are below.

The investigation found 350 schools and day-care centers failed lead tests a total of about 470 times from 2012 through 2015.
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Unbelievable.
The post Officials: Parents “Should Have No Concerns” Over Lead in Water at 30 Schools appeared first on The Anti-Media.

“I grew up worshiping at the altar of science, and in my wildest dreams I never thought scientists would behave this way,” said Virginia Tech professor, Marc Edwards, whose research helped expose the high levels of lead in municipal waters in both Flint, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.

Two dogs near Flint, Michigan have tested positive for lead poisoning.
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But get this: Michigan isn't the only state to pursue this personal policy.
The post Michigan Politicians More Concerned with Banning Anal Sex than Helping Flint appeared first on The Anti-Media.