2017

(ANTIMEDIA) — 2017 was a chaotic year filled with violent protest, threats of nuclear war, ongoing Cold War-style accusations of collusion with ‘the Russians,’ and widespread allegations of sexual harassment. Establishment media outlets like Washington Post and CNN took it upon themselves to protect American democracy from the Trump administration, but in typical fashion, many of the most vital stories of the year — the ones that reveal the true nature of corruption and power in the U.S. — received little to no attention.

Law "talks of giving monopoly of patent rights to its holder and forgets about the communities that developed the original material", says president

GMO cassava is product of gene-silencing RNAi technology

From political upheaval to humanitarian crises, the final three months of 2017 have seen many challenges. But behind the headlines are inspiring stories of progress. Here are 20 of our favourites
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Monsanto alone is to blame for the failure of GM Bt cotton in India, says National Seeds Association of India director-general

According to the poll, 54% of voters who supported Trump oppose the pending $66 billion merger over concerns of increased food prices and impact on farmers

Emails obtained in litigation brought against Monsanto uncovered a disturbingly cozy relationship between the EPA and Monsanto on matters involving glyphosate

This time on the New World Next Year: James and James tie their ties for another year end episode of the New World Next Week. As always, they unveil their Story of the Year and their prediction for the next year.

This time on the New World Next Year: James and James tie their ties for another year end episode of the New World Next Week. As always, they unveil their Story of the Year and their prediction for the next year.

EFSA provides data but only after a substantial delay