Jack Heinemann is a PhD research Professor at University of Cantebury who specializes in the genetics and molecular biology of single-celled bacteria. Specific interests are the biochemical and genetic characterization of horizontal gene transfer (particularly as it relates to the evolution of virulence and antibiotic resistance in microbes and the risks of genetically modified/engineered organisms) and yeast, bacteria and the test of evolutionary theories. Jack explains the stunning lack of science surrounding genetically engineered crops. He touches on some of the unknowns and risks of using industry’s assumption that GMO plants are safe until proven harmful. Jack gives examples of how GMO enter the food supply without using the precautionary principle; a standard where all novel foods and drugs must show safety in clinical trials, before using with an entire population.
Kevin M. Gallagher - Free Barrett Brown
Kevin M. Gallagher is a writer, musician and systems administrator based in western Massachusetts. He is pursuing issues related to digital rights, freedom (…)
16 August 2013
Alexa O’Brien - Week 9 Manning Trial Ends - Verdict Looms
Alexa O’Brien is a journalist, film-maker & digital media strategist who has provided extensive archives & only available transcripts of Wikileaks (…)
16 August 2013
Alexa O’Brien - Manning Trial Week 8 - State Department/Wikileaks harm
Alexa updates the week’s events in the courtroom which was dominated by testimony from the State Department regarding the impact of the leaks. Government (…)
9 August 2013
Russ Baker - Covert Mechanisms of Power in US Empire
Russ Baker shares his insights into the Snowden NSA leak, the death of Michael Hastings and connection to jailed activist Barrett Brown. Russ is an award (…)
9 August 2013