Milk ProCon.org Notices Archive

10/7/2009 - UPDATED: Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues – Five highlighted facts about the benefits of critical thinking and 28 articles, studies, and books about teaching controversial issues in the classroom.

10/5/2009 - UPDATED: Lesson Planning with ProCon.org - 11 lesson plan ideas for using ProCon.org in the classroom to engage critical thinking while meeting 15 national teaching standards.

9/24/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Are cell phones safe? – Cell phones use a form of radiation called radio frequency (RF) to send their signal. This RF radiation is regulated by the FCC, and has been deemed safe by a number of government and private scientific studies. However, some studies have found that the radiation from cell phones may increase the chance of developing cancer and other health problems. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether or not cell phones are safe to use.

9/18/2009 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should all Americans have the right (be entitled) to health care? – With millions uninsured, the US is one of the few - if not the only - developed nations that does not guarantee health care for its citizens. Many Americans believe that health care for all would be too expensive and unearned. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of whether there should be the right to health care in the US.

9/8/2009 - UPDATED: Is there pus in milk?

8/21/2009 - UPDATED: Did You Know? - It takes 48.3 gallons of water to make an 8 ounce glass of milk. 90-100% of East Asians are lactose intolerant. The Old Testament makes about fifty references to milk and milk products. Read about these and other little known facts in the milk debate.

8/12/2009 - UPDATED: How Milk Gets from the Cow to the Store - See the eight steps involved: Rearing, harvesting, storing, transporting, testing, processing, packaging, and selling.

8/11/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 588 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.

8/6/2009 - ProCon.org added six more media references to its In the News page including a mention of our Prescription Drug Ads website in Business Week.

8/5/2009 - ProCon.org Five Year Anniversary - ProCon.org celebrated its 5-year anniversary on July 14, 2009 with a party for supporters and friends from 4-7 pm in our Santa Monica office. We also held five anniversary contests and awarded winners over $500 in cash and prizes. See photos and video from the party, find out who won the contests, and read highlights and reflections from our first five years.

8/4/2009 - Winners of the ProCon.org 5-Year Anniversary contests announced! Each winner receives $100 and our gratitude. See who won the ProCon.org Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, and Scavenger Hunts contests. Thank you to all who participated.

7/29/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should the drinking age be lowered from 21 to a younger age? - Our new micro site presents an overview, pro and con arguments, little-known “Did You Know” facts, videos, graphics, and a comprehensive list of sources on the issue of lowering the drinking age.

7/16/2009 - California State Schools Chief Jack O’Connell Praises ProCon.org - The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction wrote that ProCon.org is a "...great resource that breaks down hot button issues with quality, sourced info... The best part about procon.org is the entire web site is free to use. No ads, no registration necessary. If you’re in ed, check it out." Visit ProCon.org for Teachers for details.

7/2/2009 - ProCon.org Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary - July 2009 marks our fifth anniversary and we're celebrating with five contests where you can win up to $500. Visit our anniversary page to read contest details, a statement from our Chairman, top five highlights, select readers' comments, and more.

6/24/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how teachers and librarians from 516 schools in 48 states and 14 countries use ProCon.org in their classrooms and school libraries.

6/22/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - See the most recent media refrences to ProCon.org in the Telegraph, WRPI, the Thom Hartmann Radio Program, and more.

6/8/2009 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should prescription drugs be advertised directly to consumers? - This website is our first ever

site meaning it took us less than 35 hours to build. The site contains a "did you know?" section, an overview of the issue, pro and con arguments, an image and video gallery, a reader survey, and a listing of all our sources.

5/29/2009 - UPDATED: Books and Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking: Take a look at our list of 16 publications, including 15 full text articles, on this important educational topic.

5/19/2009 - Our Volunteer Program – created on Feb. 9, 2009 – has been a great success. We thank all the volunteers who have helped us so far, and we encourage others to consider becoming a ProCon.org volunteer or intern.

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – 411 schools (73 elementary and middle schools, 148 high schools, and 190 colleges and universities) in 45 states and 11 countries use ProCon.org content in their classrooms.

4/10/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - 113 mainstream media--the most recent including Washington Post, Guardian, and CBS News--have referenced ProCon.org’s websites.

4/7/2009 - NEW: Join ProCon.org on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

4/2/2009 – NEW DESIGN – Whether you are visiting for the first time or coming back for the 100th time, we’d love to know: What do you think of our new website design?

4/2/2009 - NEW: Survey for Teachers and Librarians - Please take our 2-minute survey so we can learn how to make our sites more useful to educators.

3/23/2009 - UPDATED: In the News – We added 10 more media references and surpassed 100 mentions in the press for the first time in our history. 103 mainstream media outlets have now referenced ProCon.org.

3/9/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org – See how 66 elementary and middle schools, 133 high schools, and 176 colleges and universities in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

3/2/2009 – NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! – Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels? – Our 17th issue website has over 200 pro and con responses from more than 175 experts on energy topics such as oil, solar, wind, nuclear, ethanol, biofuels, hydrogen vs. electricity, subsidies, and more.

2/25/2009 - Articles about Using Controversial Issues to Stimulate Critical Thinking – Attention educators. We have compiled over a dozen published articles on why and how to develop critical thinking skills by teaching controversial topics in the classroom.

2/25/2009 - UPDATED: In the News - Our list of media references has grown to 93. See the latest additions from Popular Science magazine, Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN), two radio stations, and more.

2/6/2009 - UPDATED: How Schools Are Using ProCon.org - See how 352 schools in 45 states and eight countries use ProCon.org content in their educational materials.

2/2/2009 - ProCon.org was honored to receive the 2008 “Best Non-Profit to Work For” award in a national competition. ProCon.org was one of five winners in its class of “non-profits with an operating budget of under $2.5 million.” There were 15 winners total. There are roughly 1,000,000 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

1/20/2009 - NEW: Is drinking milk healthy for humans?

1/12/2009 - NEW TOPIC SURVEY - Select the topic you would most like ProCon.org to cover next.

1/9/2009 - NEW: Quotes About Critical Thinking – Read twelve stimulating quotes about critical thought. We share these statements as part of our mission to promote critical thinking.

12/31/2008 - UPDATED: See How Schools Are Using ProCon.org: 50 elementary and middle schools, 100 high schools, and 116 colleges and universities (that we know of) have used ProCon.org in their teaching materials.

12/29/2008 - NEW PROCON.ORG WEBSITE! - Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports? Read over 250 pro and con responses from more than 200 experts on nearly 30 subjects related to drugs in sports at our 17th website, sports.procon.org.

12/3/2008 - Big Three auto makers compared to Toyota and Honda by ProCon.org – We explore the question “Should the Big Three auto makers be bailed out by the US government?” in our first ever “mini” site. See the 144-point comparison chart and read statements from Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Paul Krugman, and many others.

11/18/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org for Teachers - Lesson plan ideas, natl. teaching standards, articles about teaching controversial issues, teachers' comments, and students' comments.

11/4/2008 – ProCon.org was referenced in the media six times last week. See our In the News page for the Swedish, Russian, and four US publications that mentioned ProCon.org.

10/15/2008 - ProCon.org welcomes its newest Board Member, Mr. A Searle Field, JD.

10/14/2008 - UPDATED: In the Classroom - 256 schools in 42 states and five countries reference ProCon.org in their K-12 and university level lesson plans and resource lists.

10/9/2008 - ProCon.org received four more media references in the last three days. See our coverage at Slate, National Catholic Reporter, and others in our growing In the News page.

10/3/2008 - ProCon.org User Survey passes 1,000 responses. See the survey results so far.

9/30/2008 – ProCon.org received two more media mentions last week. Visit our In the News page to see our latest media references.

9/26/2008 - UPDATED: Is raw milk more healthful than pasteurized milk?

9/23/2008 - NEW: Contamination in Chinese Milk Sickens Thousands of Babies

8/26/2008 - NEW: ProCon.org received four more media references in the last 30 days.

7/31/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Death Penalty ProCon.org – “Should the death penalty be abolished?” Read pros, cons, stats, news, bios, and more great information related to this perennially controversial topic. Explore our 15th issue website at ProCon.org and let us know what you think.

7/24/2008 - UPDATED: Historical Timeline: Read the newest entries in our illustrated history of milk from the ancient world to the present.

7/3/2008 - NEW: Does the manure generated by large dairy farms cause significant water pollution?

6/30/2008 - We are proud to announce the new ProCon.org sites that became available Monday June 30, 2008. See over 10 new features in a new design and layout that took over 25 people nearly 2 years and 9,000 hours to complete. If you like what you see, please tell your friends.

5/30/2008 - NEW WEBSITE: Insider Trading ProCon.org – Should "insider trading" by Congress continue to be legal? Read pros, cons, and general reference information in the debate over whether Congressional representatives should be allowed to trade stocks based on material nonpublic information that they acquire during their normal Congressional duties.

5/23/2008 - ProCon.org Referenced in the Los Angeles Times and the Social Studies Professional – The number of media references to ProCon.org increased to 50 this week with favorable coverage by two respected publications.

5/14/2008 - NEW: What is known about dairy cows' emissions of greenhouse gases?

5/14/2008 - NEW: State by State Dairy Cow Emissions: The Fart Chart – Cow farts produce ammonia, methane, and other pollutants. Compare those emissions to landfills, coal mining, and transportation.

4/17/2008 - NEW: User Survey – Please help us by taking our 1-2 minute survey on your experience at ProCon.org. Your feedback will help us to improve.

3/31/2008 - NEW: Do cows at large dairy farms cause significant air pollution?

3/25/2008 - UPDATED: Is drinking non-homogenized milk healthier than drinking homogenized milk?

3/5/2008 - NEW: Is it misleading to label milk as free of the artificial growth hormone rBST/rBGH?

2/29/2008 - NEW: Subscribe to our free RSS feed and automatically receive the latest news and notices from our 13 ProCon.org websites. To subscribe, click on the RSS button in the top right of the homepage and follow the instructions provided on the screen. It takes a few seconds, and you can unsubscribe whenever you want.

2/29/2008 - UPDATED: Is there pus in milk?

2/29/2008 - NEW: What is pus?

2/1/2008 - NEW: Should the FDA have approved milk produced by cloned cows for human consumption?

1/24/2008 - NEW: What is known about milk's effect on teeth?

1/16/2008 - NEW: Does drinking milk inhibit iron absorption and contribute to anemia?

1/15/2008 - NEW: FDA Approves Milk From Cloned Animals

1/3/2008 - NEW: Is there pus in milk?

12/17/2007 - NEW: Does drinking milk reduce the symptoms of PMS?

12/17/2007 - NEW: Is drinking non-homogenized milk healthier than drinking homogenized milk?

12/14/2007 - California Milk Processors Board Threatens Suit Against PETA for "Got Pus?" Parody

12/12/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: 2008 Election ProCon.org – Read pro and con statements from the 2008 presidential candidates on several issues including abortion, education, environment, gun control, Iran, Iraq, religion, social security, and many more. Decide for yourself which candidate would make the best US President.

12/10/2007 - NEW: What is homogenization?

11/26/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Immigration ProCon.org – What are the solutions to illegal immigration? ProCon.org explores the debate over illegal immigration with 50 questions, 200+ sources, and over 350 pro, con, and general reference responses.

11/21/2007 - NEW: Does drinking milk help to prevent osteoporosis?

11/9/2007 - UPDATED: Did You Know? - Read our list of interesting and little known facts about milk!

11/6/2007 - NEW: Should milk be a required part of federally subsidized school meal programs?

11/2/2007 - NEW: Historical Timeline: A brief history of cow’s milk from the ancient world to the present. Includes photos, biographies, and historical summaries of milk-related subjects ranging from the Bible to Louis Pasteur to school lunch programs to Barbie.

9/28/2007 - NEW: How Milk Gets from the Cow to the Store - See our images and explanations of the eight steps in milk processing.

9/28/2007 - NEW WEBSITE: Milk ProCon.org - Is drinking milk healthy for humans? We investigate health claims about milk using over 100 experts. The results of our research show conflicting data on milk's effect on cancer, heart disease, weight loss, diabetes, children's development, and other health issues. Visit our newest website and tell us what you think.

9/27/2007 - NEW: Top 10 Pros and Cons - Read the main arguments in the milk debate!

9/27/2007 - NEW: Are milk advertisements that claim links between milk and weight loss misleading?

9/26/2007 - NEW: Is milk consumption linked to type 1 (juvenile) diabetes?

9/26/2007 - NEW: Should flavored milk be made available in schools?

9/26/2007 - NEW: Does drinking milk contribute to Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)?

9/21/2007 - NEW: Milk consumption compared to milk advertising expenditures, 1978-2005 – See how over $1 billion in milk advertising has affected milk consumption in the United States.

9/21/2007 - NEW: What are the pros and cons of milk's effect on cancer?

9/20/2007 - NEW: What are agricultural disparagement statutes?

9/20/2007 - NEW: Did You Know? - Read our list of interesting and little known facts about milk!

9/19/2007 - NEW: Does drinking milk contribute to heart disease?

9/17/2007 - NEW: What are federal milk marketing orders?

9/14/2007 - NEW: Is the price of milk controlled by the dairy industry?

9/7/2007 - NEW: How important is the milk and dairy industry to the U.S. economy?

8/3/2007 - NEW: What is the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergy?

8/3/2007 - NEW: Should people who are lactose intolerant consume milk anyway?

8/2/2007 - NEW: Does drinking milk increase the risk of ovarian cancer?

7/27/2007 - NEW: Lactose Intolerance by Ethnicity (and Geographic Region) Chart

7/25/2007 - NEW: Do milk and dairy products help people lose weight?

6/26/2007 - 2008 Presidential Election Poll - Visit our parent website ProCon.org and vote on the issues you want us to ask the U.S. Presidential candidates. Poll will close on July 15th.

6/22/2007 - NEW: Is drinking milk a good way to build strong bones?

6/19/2007 - NEW: Does milk cause early puberty?

6/12/2007 - NEW: What are the recommendations about infants drinking milk other than human breastmilk?

6/4/2007 - NEW: Do medical doctors advise their patients to drink milk?

5/30/2007 - NEW: Is drinking milk a good way to get the recommended daily amount of vitamin D?

5/22/2007 - Read our most recently posted question: What is the recommended amount of calcium to consume each day and how much calcium is too much per day?

5/14/2007 - New ProCon.org website:

5/11/2007 - See our site's newest question: What is calcium?

5/8/2007 - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture there is more calcium in a taco than a glass of milk! See how milk stacks up to some other commonly eaten foods in our site's newest resource: Calcium Content of Select Foods

5/3/2007 - Find out for yourself: Is drinking milk the best way for people to incorporate calcium into their diet?

5/1/2007 - New ProCon.org website:

4/24/2007 - Read the site's newest question: What vitamins and minerals does milk provide?

4/20/2007 - See our most recently posted question: Which cultures do not consume significant quantities of milk or dairy products?

4/13/2007 - Find out for yourself: Do milk alternatives like soy milk provide the same or more nutrition as cow's milk?

4/12/2007 - Read our newest question: What alternatives to animal milk are consumed by humans?

4/6/2007 - See our most recently posted question: Is raw milk more healthful than pasteurized milk?

3/29/2007 - Read our newest question: Is there any safety or nutritional difference in milk from cows supplemented with hormones such as rbST and milk from cows not supplemented with hormones?

3/20/2007 - Explore our most recently posted question: Is organic milk healthier than conventional milk?

3/19/2007 - Find out for yourself: Is drinking chocolate and other flavored milks healthy?

3/7/2007 - Read our newest question: What kind of milk do humans consume?

2/28/2007 - Read our site's first question and find out for yourself: What is milk?

1/30/2007 - Our comprehensive search engine (top right on the homepage) allows visitors to quickly find a word or phrase on the Under God ProCon.org website. The search function at www.procon.org allows visitors to simultaneously search all ProCon.org websites.

1/8/2007 - Euthanasia ProCon.org, our newest website, was launched today. It features nearly 600 pro, con, and general reference arguments in 80 questions. Visit the site today and decide for yourself: "Should euthanasia be legal?"

4/8/2005 - April ProCon.org Poll - Visit our parent site www.ProCon.org and help us select the best slogan for the organization.