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# Pledge to Support States Against Monsanto’s Lawsuits to Stop GMO Labeling
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/monsanto_mgo_labeling_0515130550/
- Published: 2013-05-15T18:49:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:12:56.000Z
- Description: An appeal for pledges toward a $1 million legal defense fund for states that pass GMO labeling laws, after Vermont's House voted 107-37 for labeling and Monsanto openly threatened to sue states that follow.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: GMO, Food Safety, #vivvo-import

Dear Readers,

[**Make your generous pledge NOW**](http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=4R98OTqFVe3z9i9qubbZDZ6RV%2FyaGmvY&ref=foodconsumer.org) toward our**One Million Dollar Legal Defense Fund** to defend GMO labeling.

**“SUPPORT THE STATES THAT GUARD OUR PLATES”**

***MAJOR VICTORY ON THE GMO FRONT!*** For the first time in U.S. history, a state House of Representatives passed a bill requiring all genetically engineered foods to be labeled! Vermont’s House voted overwhelmingly 107-37 to give us the right to choose. Many other states which currently have active GMO labeling bills also have an excellent chance of following in Vermont’s footsteps…but for one giant roadblock:

**MONSANTO HAS OPENLY THREATENED TO SUE THEM!**  
That’s right. Last year, in spite of widespread support for GMO labeling bills in Vermont and Connecticut, their leaders blocked the bills’ passage due to fears of an expensive, corporate-sponsored lawsuit. VT Governor Peter Shumlin stated: *“I agree with those who advocate for clear labeling of genetically modified foods...(but) I don’t think it is fair to ask Vermonters to bear the burden of the cost of those legal challenges.”* 

**So here’s our idea:** Let’s rally around these states and their committed leaders by pledging one million dollars toward a ***special legal defense fund***, in anticipation that Monsanto will challenge all state labeling legislation in the courts. No need to pay anything right now, only to pledge a generous amount (or whatever you can afford) for when and if it’s needed. Be sure to ask your friends and family to do the same! 

***The time is ripe to show a united front!*** Let’s act collectively now to safeguard our right to choose a healthy, non-GMO food supply and to enjoy full disclosure on all food labels…for the sake of our families, our children, our future.

**Please** [**make your pledge today**](http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=WpTkDo4vmPMW7axD3EkKX56RV%2FyaGmvY&ref=foodconsumer.org)**. Pledge to Support States Against Monsanto’s Lawsuits to Stop GMO Labeling.**