the fda is failing us and it's costing us dearly.
the fda is failing us and it's costing us dearly.
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“For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, ... dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.”
“For if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, ... dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.”
~ George Washington
the solution is not more failing regulation.
the solution is not more failing regulation.
we need a truly free press.
we need a truly free press.
The Food and Drug Administration's responsibility is to protect the public interest. Their charge is to ensure the safety and reliability of industry claims before issuing approval for public consumption. Our doctors rely on the FDA's safety standards to make important decisions about our individual care. Policymakers use this same information to make broad decisions that impact us all. But what happens when they're wrong? What is the impact of the FDA's deficiencies? Pharmaceutical products and other consumable goods are brought to market that can be dangerous; causing injury, suffering, and even death. Industry giants are permitted to conduct their own safety studies without objective third-parties and as a result of this severely lacking oversight, many have been found guilty of criminal fraud, illegal kickbacks, and failure to report safety data. More regulation won't solve the problem; education and transparency will.
Transparency can be achieved through fair and balanced reporting. The problem is that Direct to Consumer Marketing allows industry giants to control the media narrative. An estimated 70% of all sponsorship dollars to every major news network come from pharmaceutical companies. This creates a clear conflict and sure barrier to balanced, honest reporting. Direct to Consumer Marketing compromises free press. Credible voices are silenced and all too often, by the time dangers are reported, the damage has already been done. Add your name to the petition and help remove the barriers of a truly free press. Together, we can achieve the transparency we deserve.
After the fact reporting is not good enough.
After the fact reporting is not good enough.
Bias in the Media is slanted toward industry giants. Researchers warned of the dangers of glyphosate for at least a decade before it made the headlines.
MIT Scientist, Stephanie Seneff on the dangers of glyphosate [2013]
"If we had any concerns about this product, we wouldn't be putting it out there... I am extremely, highly confident in this product as a mom and I can back it up as a scientist." ~Monsanto Scientist [2015]
MIT Scientist, Stephanie Seneff on Glyphosate [2016]
CBS, After the fact reporting [2019]
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Active Citizenry USA is non partisan organization working in partnership with local political leaders and activists to promote and teach civic responsibility and engagement. .
Active Citizenry USA is non partisan organization working in partnership with local political leaders and activists to promote and teach civic responsibility and engagement. .
About the founders:
Ellie Kousidis is a proud educator, activist, and mother of two. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, as well as Masters degrees in Teaching and Educational Technology. She holds three State of CT teaching certifications including, Secondary Social Studies, Library Media Studies, and Technology Education. After teaching World History and Psychology for several years, Ellie is now a School Media Specialist and Technology Professional Development Leader. She is part of the District Wide Data Team as well as the Instructional Leadership Team helping facilitate the use of data driven instruction to improve academic outcomes. Ellie also holds a position as an adjunct professor of Educational Technology. She is passionate about teaching information literacy and believes strongly that creating an Active Citizenry is the only way to preserve freedom and the American way of life.
Dr. Matthew Paterna: Husband, Father, Chiropractor, Educator.When Dr. Paterna was 24 years old, he was given a prescription for Oxycontin® by his family doctor for sciatica. He was told that this ‘miracle drug’ was non-addictive and would cure his problem.After three months, he learned the dangers of taking medications for pain as he became addicted. Not only did the drug not fix his sciatica, but it caused several other health issues, including anxiety and and near death. “Fortunately, my father convinced me to visit a chiropractor. Needless to say the experience transformed my life and set me on a path of personal healing and patient education. In 2004 Dr. Paterna received his doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport. Since then, he has established himself as a leader in the health community as the Current Chairman and 2 term past President of The CT State Chiropractic Council. Nationally, Dr. Paterna is a regular speaker at health conferences and locally he is an outspoken activist for patient rights and informed consent.
Dr. Risa Sloves graduated valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude from The National College of Chiropractic in 1990 with her Doctorate in Chiropractic and certification in Acupuncture. She then completed a 3 year post-doctorate degree to obtain board certification and her Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics from The International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. She and her husband, Dr. Mark Joachim, have two daughters and they have been practicing for 30 years at their office, Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Sloves has dedicated her career to caring for pre- and post-natal moms, families and children of all ages and abilities. She has been the leader of the Fairfield County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network since 2004 and in 2008 she founded Women of Wellness of CT, a network of female practitioners dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of services to women at all stages of the reproductive cycle and their families. She has served on the Professional Advisory Board of Epidemic answers a 501©(3) non-profit to help parents recover their children from chronic illnesses and she is also a founding member of Health Choice CT. In 2018, Dr. Sloves was awarded Health Care Practitioner of the year by the Connecticut La Leche League.
Ellie Kousidis is a proud educator, activist, and mother of two. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, as well as Masters degrees in Teaching and Educational Technology. She holds three State of CT teaching certifications including, Secondary Social Studies, Library Media Studies, and Technology Education. After teaching World History and Psychology for several years, Ellie is now a School Media Specialist and Technology Professional Development Leader. She is part of the District Wide Data Team as well as the Instructional Leadership Team helping facilitate the use of data driven instruction to improve academic outcomes. Ellie also holds a position as an adjunct professor of Educational Technology. She is passionate about teaching information literacy and believes strongly that creating an Active Citizenry is the only way to preserve freedom and the American way of life.
Dr. Matthew Paterna: Husband, Father, Chiropractor, Educator.When Dr. Paterna was 24 years old, he was given a prescription for Oxycontin® by his family doctor for sciatica. He was told that this ‘miracle drug’ was non-addictive and would cure his problem.After three months, he learned the dangers of taking medications for pain as he became addicted. Not only did the drug not fix his sciatica, but it caused several other health issues, including anxiety and and near death. “Fortunately, my father convinced me to visit a chiropractor. Needless to say the experience transformed my life and set me on a path of personal healing and patient education. In 2004 Dr. Paterna received his doctorate in Chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport. Since then, he has established himself as a leader in the health community as the Current Chairman and 2 term past President of The CT State Chiropractic Council. Nationally, Dr. Paterna is a regular speaker at health conferences and locally he is an outspoken activist for patient rights and informed consent.
Dr. Risa Sloves graduated valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude from The National College of Chiropractic in 1990 with her Doctorate in Chiropractic and certification in Acupuncture. She then completed a 3 year post-doctorate degree to obtain board certification and her Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics from The International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. She and her husband, Dr. Mark Joachim, have two daughters and they have been practicing for 30 years at their office, Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Sloves has dedicated her career to caring for pre- and post-natal moms, families and children of all ages and abilities. She has been the leader of the Fairfield County Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network since 2004 and in 2008 she founded Women of Wellness of CT, a network of female practitioners dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of services to women at all stages of the reproductive cycle and their families. She has served on the Professional Advisory Board of Epidemic answers a 501©(3) non-profit to help parents recover their children from chronic illnesses and she is also a founding member of Health Choice CT. In 2018, Dr. Sloves was awarded Health Care Practitioner of the year by the Connecticut La Leche League.
"Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.”
"Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error.”
~ Thomas Jefferson
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