Genna Reed
Senior Analyst, Center for Science and Democracy

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Based on what we now know about added sugar, what do parents need to do to protect their children?

The FDA’s recent revisions to the nutrition facts label that appears on most processed food packages was an important step forward in labeling added sugars and recommending a percent daily value for it.

Unfortunately, the daily values on labels for most food marketed to children are based on adult diets. So parents should heed health recommendations for children when buying foods and beverages for their kids.

The American Heart Association just recently recommended that children under 18 should not consume more than 25 grams—approximately six teaspoons—of added sugar per day, and that children under 2 avoid added sugars altogether.

Parents also should remain skeptical of front-of-package health claims and always check the ingredients list when browsing grocery store shelves. READ MORE

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UCS: Carbon Dioxide,Standing Rock,Clean Power,Matthew &Autonomous Vehicles

10/12/2016 Nativegrl77

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The observatory that has been monitoring atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide for nearly 60 years recently announced more bad news.

Is there still hope? (Spoiler: yes.)

Buzz from the Blog: THE EQUATION — Connect with our experts

> Rachel Cleetus: The Clean Power Plan Goes to Court: A Crucial Moment in Our Fight against Climate Change

> Astrid Caldas: Matthew Is the Most Powerful Atlantic Hurricane in a Generation. Here’s What You Need to Know

> Josh Goldman: The Federal Government Wants to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles: Here’s What You Need To Know

> Andrew Rosenberg: Native Rights and Concerns at Standing Rock: The Important Role of Science

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Naomi Ages, Greenpeace …. after the storms

10/12/2016 Nativegrl77

Climate change means bigger, more destructive storms. But companies like Exxon are using huge profits to stifle climate action.

You can help hold Exxon accountable! Tell the Department of Justice to investigate Exxon for its massive climate denial scheme.

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Jack Shapiro, BarackObama.com – For the first time since 1864

10/12/2016 Nativegrl77

Last week, the Supreme Court reconvened — and they’re short-handed for the second term in a row.

This year will mark the first time since 1864 that the Supreme Court has been without a full complement of justices on Election Day. And we have Senate leaders Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley to thank for this unprecedented obstruction.

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Pamela Smith, Verified Voting

10/12/2016 Nativegrl77

As a Verified Voting supporter, I’m sure you have been following all of the news about election security throughout the summer and fall. Our mission to secure elections in the digital age has never been more important. In partnership with several other organizations, we are pushing a nationwide effort to encourage voters to check their registration before their registration deadline passes.

There have been confirmed instances of registration database breaches in Arizona and Illinois during the summer. Just to be sure, check your registration so you can confirm that you are on the voting rolls when you walk into your precinct on November 8 (or when early voting).

Take these three easy steps:

1.   Find out when your registration deadline is for your state by clicking here.*
2.   Check your own registration by going to Vote.org
3.   Encourage your followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to take these same steps by sharing these links with the hashtag #CheckYouReg.

Spread the word. Let’s work together to avoid registration problems and make our voices heard.

Thank you for your support,

Pamela Smith
President
Verified Voting