Dear Reader:
In 12 days, California will vote on Proposition 37, a law that will require that foods with genetically engineered ingredients are labeled. California will be the first state to vote on this important issue and if we can succeed in one state we will be setting the stage for nationwide change.
The opposition - pesticide companies and processed food companies - is spending more than $35 million to make sure you don't know what is in the food you eat. After industry released attack ads, a poll out of Pepperdine University showed a much tighter race.
EWG is on the ground fighting back against industry's misleading ads. But to continue, we need your help today to raise $25,000 before Election Day. This is a battle we can't afford to lose. If we win in California, we will have the momentum for nationwide change. Can we count on you?
The scientific debate about the health effects of genetically engineered foods will likely continue for a long time. But until these questions are answered you have a right to know what you are eating. Making sure Prop 37 passes is my biggest priority this Election Day.
EWG is going to be on the ground right up until Election Day. We just released a new analysis that found that Americans are eating their weight (and sometimes more!) in genetically engineered food every year. I, and several EWG food policy experts, are traveling across the state debating Prop 37. We've created a series of videos and ads to educate voters as part of our get out the vote campaign.
EWG's research must be heard by undecided voters - and to reach new audiences we have to raise $25,000.Can I count on you today to help us be heard over industry?
Thank you for your support. We all have the right to know what we are feeding our families.
Sincerely,
Ken Cook
President, Environmental Working Group
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