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March Against Monsanto Takes Action in Hollywood

A few hundred people marched through Hollywood on Saturday to protest genetically modified organisms (GMO's) and the corporate giant Monsanto.
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A few hundred people marched through Hollywood on Saturday to protest genetically modified organisms (GMO's) and the corporate giant Monsanto. Gathering at Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea, the marchers held a direct action, asking protesters to plant organic seedlings in the public park. The many honking horns of passers-by was an indication that this issue, obscure only a few years ago, has becoming a groundswell of public concern.

A Hollywood celebrity (of sorts) was on hand to lend his support. Taking time out of the opening weekend of X-Men: Days of Future Past to speak out against Monsanto, Wolverine took to the megaphone to offer his personal testimonial: "I'm genetically modified myself. I don't agree with it. It's not good." (Video below)

The protest was part of March Against Monsanto, with similar events happening nationwide today.

Direct Action: Planting Organic Seeds

Wolverine Speaks Out Against GMO's

March Against Monsanto, L.A.
Hollywood Blvd.(01 of11)
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Convening at 10 A.M. for a rally near Elderberry Cafe on Sunset Blvd., the march went up to Hollywood Blvd., stopping for a direct action at La Brea and Hollywood.
Arriving(02 of11)
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A diverse collection of activists have taken up the Anti-GMO fight.
Police Escort(03 of11)
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Police estimated 150-200 protesters joined the March Against Monsanto in Hollywood.
Planting Protest(04 of11)
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In a direct action, protesters planted organic seeds in public soil.
Kid Can Speak(05 of11)
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As different concerned citizens took their turn on the bullhorn, this young man appealed to his fellow kids to take up the cause against Monsanto. He will be launching his candidacy in 2046.
Even Wolverine?!(06 of11)
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Wolverine took a break from promoting the opening of "X-Men: Future Past" to show his support to the Anti-GMO march.
Honks of Support(07 of11)
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Only a few years ago, no one seemed to know what Monsanto was. For this protest, the intersection of La Brea and Hollywood became a cacophony of passers-by honking in support.
Seeds of Activism(08 of11)
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As every protest plants seeds of recognition, these march left very real organic seeds to take root and grow.
No Bees, No Food(09 of11)
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It's come to light in recent years that GMO modification has negatively impacted bee populations worldwide, which are integral to pollination of our food supply.
Moms(10 of11)
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Moms with kids seem to show up at Monsanto protests more than most other protests.
Hollywood Protester(11 of11)
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In Hollywood, we still know how to speak out in style.

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