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Front Group: An organization that purports to be independent voluntary association or charitable organization, but actually serves the interest of the sponsoring party whose identity is often hidden. Certain front groups are seemingly grassroots-based coalitions that are actually funded by an industry trade association or public relations firm.

CONGRESS CONSIDERING NEW LAW – Seeking protection from toxic chemicals By Linda Modenbach, president of the Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma, which provides support and services to people with learning disabilities, as well as their families, educators and health care providers (originally posted in the Oklahoman on Saturday, November 19, 2011 Edition: DRIVE, Section: OPINION, Page 11A.) I admit that I […]

Seattle, WA –Popular baby products, including nursing pillows and car seats, contain toxic flame retardants linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other health effects, according to a new report released today by the Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer States. Children and families are exposed to the compounds, called Tris chemicals, when they escape from household […]

When my children were babies, their health and safety were high priorities for me as their mother. They still are. I made sure I breastfed my children as long as possible and made sure I bought them car seats with the highest safety ratings. As a mom, I take pride in making sure that I […]

As you’ve probably seen in many of our recent posts, toxic Tris flame retardants are bad news. Exposure to Tris has been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and nervous system harm. By being mindful with certain purchases, you can try to limit your family’s exposure to these dangerous chemicals and reduce your toxic body burden. […]

State law in Maine triggers new reporting, which identifies for the first time more than 650 brand name products that contain two hormone-disrupting toxic chemicals.

Guest blog post by Polly Schlaff Polly writes a blog at www.reclaimingourfuture.com. Here is how she describes her blog:  “I am the single mother of three young boys and a widow.  In December of 2008, I lost my 35-year-old husband, Doug, to cancer.  Before Doug’s diagnosis, I assumed that safeguards were in place to protect […]

By Andy Igrejas, Campaign Director, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families  I want to start by thanking everyone who called, emailed and watched your Senators before and during the hearing on the Safe Chemicals Act on November 17th. Your attention made a difference.   It helped build our momentum and shaped the positive outcomes of the hearing. […]

Senator Lautenberg and Senator Inhofe deserve enormous credit for the dialogue they have undertaken on reform over the last several months and the rare bipartisan atmosphere it has created for this issue on Capitol Hill.

by Hannah Pingree, Mom and former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives I am a new mom who will show you pictures of my amazing young daughter until you can’t take it anymore.  I am also a former politician, recently term-limited as the Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives.  As an elected official, […]