Food and Farming
Another War for Oil? This Is Why We Need Renewable Energy
Choosing renewables over fossil fuels would mean fewer wars and less economic disruption in the U.S. and around the world.
To Make America Healthy Again, Break Up Big Ag
Despite the MAHA rhetoric, President Trump keeps siding with Big Ag, factory farms, and toxic pesticide producers that are making Americans sick.
People Look Out for Each Other. It’s the Government That’s Letting Us Down.
Even the most dedicated volunteers can’t fill the enormous hole left by federal cuts to the safety net.
Rural America Needs to Band Together Against Corporate Greed
New schemes for fully robotic farming could push the last remaining farmers — and their communities — to fold.
What Critics Still Get Wrong About Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis re-legalization is a work in progress. But it’s here to stay — and by and large, we’re mostly getting it right.
Beware of AI Swill
AI billionaires are polluting our communities with glossy PR promoting their water-guzzling, utility-bill-raising data centers.
The Federal Retreat on Child Labor Enforcement Threatens America’s Children
Trump’s gutting of workplace safety enforcement comes as many states have rolled back their own efforts. That puts young workers at risk.
If People Are Going Hungry, Why Can’t We Feed Them?
As Congress slashes SNAP, more states need to step up to fill in the gap.
Protect Our Public Servants — and the Social Safety Net
Federal policies are hurting public servants, families, and children to slash taxes for billionaires. We deserve better.
Even with the Shutdown Ending, Millions Will Lose Food Aid
The GOP budget bill passed earlier this year includes the largest cuts to SNAP in history. And those cuts are starting now.
