Joel Reflects on The DC People Vs. Poison Rally

Joel Salatin reflects on the 'People vs. Poison' rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, contextualizing it within a broader cultural and political battle over glyphosate and corporate accountability. He critiques the focus on blaming Monsanto and the EPA, arguing that the real question should be how to restore the health, abundance, and sustainability of pre-European American agriculture—where food production exceeded today’s chemically dependent systems. Joel highlights Bayer’s strategic assault on all three branches of government: legislative (farm bill liability shield), executive (Trump’s national security designation of glyphosate), and judicial (Supreme Court review of state vs. federal authority). He expresses concern that the rally, while emotionally charged, lacked a constructive vision and instead fueled anger without empowering individuals to become part of the solution. Despite the passion, he finds the movement’s framing insufficient, emphasizing that true change requires returning to regenerative principles rather than fighting corporate power through reactive protest.