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“Despite all the information that we see promoting dairy [in school], you cannot promote plant-based milk unless you also promote dairy even more. It just goes to show that there's something more to it.” – Marielle Williamson     Mariel Williamson recently graduated from high in Los Angeles.   This past spring, while still a student, she was told by her school that she couldn't share information about plant-based milk or be critical of the dairy industry unless she provided pro dairy content as well.   So, Marielle is suing - both the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Unites States Department of Agriculture, for violating her First Amendment right.

“Despite all the information that we see promoting dairy [in school], you cannot promote plant-based milk unless you also promote dairy even more. It just goes to show that there's something more to it.” – Marielle Williamson Mariel Williamson recently graduated from high in Los Angeles. This past spring, while still a student, she was told by her school that she couldn't share information about plant-based milk or be critical of the dairy industry unless she provided pro dairy content as well. So, Marielle is suing - both the Los Angeles Unified School District and the Unites States Department of Agriculture, for violating her First Amendment right.

Marielle Williamson is Suing Her School District and The US Department of Agriculture

In April of 2023, today’s guest, Marielle Williamson, planned to hold an event for fellow students at Eagle Rock High School to promote the benefits of plant milks and highlight the consequences of dairy milk consumption and production. However, the school’s administration informed her she could only promote the benefits of plant milks if she did so for dairy milk, too, citing a federal law stating any information that could directly or indirectly restrict the sale or marketing of cow’s milk on school campuses is prohibited. So, on May 2nd of this year, a lawsuit was filed against her school district and the USDA on Marielle’s behalf for violating her First Amendment rights.   Tune in to this very special episode to hear the remarkable story of an exceptionally courageous student who’s taking a stand against government corruption and corporate greed!   “And then, the plant-based milk, which I’m lucky that my school offers plant-based milk, but there’s only like two or three of them. They run out like that. And there are also– Two or three cartons, or two or three kinds of milk, plant milk? Cartons. Cartons. Oh my gosh. For all hundreds of you? Yeah, and even then, it’s hidden. I say hidden. I don’t know if it’s intentional or not. It’s behind all of the colorful cow’s milk, behind like a wall, where only the cafeteria person can go around and open it and grab you yours, and you can only get it if you have a doctor’s note, or a medical note, stating that you have a medical condition signed by a doctor or parent.” – Marielle Williamson   What we discuss in this episode:   Why Marielle chose to adopt a vegan diet.   How Marielle’s family responded to her transition to veganism.   How cow’s milk has been promoted in Marielle’s high school, and her efforts to promote plant milks.   A brief history of the National School Lunch Program.   How dairy is being pushed on children despite 70-95 percent of students being unable to digest it.   How the USDA prevents school administrators from providing healthier alternatives to students.   Why soy milk is the healthy alternative to dairy.   Marielle’s lawsuit and what she hopes it accomplishes.     Resources: Happy Cow: https://www.happycow.net/   Click the link below and support the ADD SOY Act! https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

In April of 2023, today’s guest, Marielle Williamson, planned to hold an event for fellow students at Eagle Rock High School to promote the benefits of plant milks and highlight the consequences of dairy milk consumption and production. However, the school’s administration informed her she could only promote the benefits of plant milks if she did so for dairy milk, too, citing a federal law stating any information that could directly or indirectly restrict the sale or marketing of cow’s milk on school campuses is prohibited. So, on May 2nd of this year, a lawsuit was filed against her school district and the USDA on Marielle’s behalf for violating her First Amendment rights. Tune in to this very special episode to hear the remarkable story of an exceptionally courageous student who’s taking a stand against government corruption and corporate greed! “And then, the plant-based milk, which I’m lucky that my school offers plant-based milk, but there’s only like two or three of them. They run out like that. And there are also– Two or three cartons, or two or three kinds of milk, plant milk? Cartons. Cartons. Oh my gosh. For all hundreds of you? Yeah, and even then, it’s hidden. I say hidden. I don’t know if it’s intentional or not. It’s behind all of the colorful cow’s milk, behind like a wall, where only the cafeteria person can go around and open it and grab you yours, and you can only get it if you have a doctor’s note, or a medical note, stating that you have a medical condition signed by a doctor or parent.” – Marielle Williamson What we discuss in this episode: <ul> <li> Why Marielle chose to adopt a vegan diet. </li> <li> How Marielle’s family responded to her transition to veganism. </li> <li> How cow’s milk has been promoted in Marielle’s high school, and her efforts to promote plant milks. </li> <li> A brief history of the National School Lunch Program. </li> <li> How dairy is being pushed on children despite 70-95 percent of students being unable to digest it. </li> <li> How the USDA prevents school administrators from providing healthier alternatives to students. </li> <li> Why soy milk is the healthy alternative to dairy. </li> <li> Marielle’s lawsuit and what she hopes it accomplishes. </li> </ul> Resources: Happy Cow: <a href="https://www.happycow.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.happycow.net/</a> Click the link below and support the ADD SOY Act! <a href="https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/</a> Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! <a href="https://switch4good.org/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Switch4Good.org/podcast</a> Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips <a href="https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide</a> SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD <a href="https://switch4good.org/support-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://switch4good.org/support-us/</a> ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat</a> ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ <a href="https://switch4good.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://switch4good.org/</a> ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ <a href="https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/</a> ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/</a> ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/</a> ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT</a> ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ <a href="https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good</a>