To: The California State House, The California State Senate, and Governor Gavin Newsom
Support Berkeley's proposed tax on Big Soda. Yes on D!
Berkeley's proposed tax on Big Soda has become a national issue. It is a story about a grassroots children's health movement struggling against a massive corporate-backed campaign of disinformation whose only goal is protecting profits.
Soda marketing targets children, and overwhelming scientific evidence now links sugary drinks to a looming diabetes epidemic:
- 40% of all children will get diabetes in their lifetime
- 1 in 2 African American and Latino children will get diabetes in their lifetime
Sign this petition to show your support for Berkeley's proposed tax on Big Soda (Measure D) to fund children's health and nutrition programs, and take a stand against Big Soda.
Yes on D!
Please visit BerkeleyvsBigSoda.com for more information.
Soda marketing targets children, and overwhelming scientific evidence now links sugary drinks to a looming diabetes epidemic:
- 40% of all children will get diabetes in their lifetime
- 1 in 2 African American and Latino children will get diabetes in their lifetime
Sign this petition to show your support for Berkeley's proposed tax on Big Soda (Measure D) to fund children's health and nutrition programs, and take a stand against Big Soda.
Yes on D!
Please visit BerkeleyvsBigSoda.com for more information.
Why is this important?
The soda industry has spent 1.675 million dollars (over $21/voter) to date in an attempt to kill this community-driven initiative. Berkeley vs. Big Soda is a David vs. Goliath story about a grassroots children's health movement struggling against a massive corporate-backed campaign of disinformation whose only goal is protecting profits. Not only do we want a win at the polls on Nov. 4th, but we want to inspire other communities to take on this giant - show it can be done.
Berkeley is an early adopter of social change. It was one of the first cities to voluntarily desegregate its public schools, offer domestic partner benefits, institute curb cuts in sidewalks, and ban styrofoam containers. What happens in Berkeley doesn't stay in Berkeley.
Please visit BerkeleyvsBigSoda.com for more information.
Berkeley is an early adopter of social change. It was one of the first cities to voluntarily desegregate its public schools, offer domestic partner benefits, institute curb cuts in sidewalks, and ban styrofoam containers. What happens in Berkeley doesn't stay in Berkeley.
Please visit BerkeleyvsBigSoda.com for more information.