Food and Farming
Taking Farmers for a Ride
Trump’s trade disruptions are inflicting real pain, but they’re also exposing the frailty of an agriculture economy built for big business.
McData: At McDonald’s, You’re on the Menu
The company plans to use AI ordering to gather data on your “movement patterns” and license plate number.
Why Is Going Green So Hard? Because Our System Isn’t
If environmental solutions aren’t systemic, living green will always mean going against the grain — and usually failing.
This Earth Day, Beware of Greenwashing
Big polluters may not care much about the environment, but they’ll still try to fool customers who do.
Pushing Marijuana Legalization Over the Finish Line
Medicinal use is now legal for most Americans, and two-thirds support full legalization. A big push now can get us there.
Trump Hates Farmers
He tweets odes to America’s small farmers, but his actions are tearing them apart.
Silicon Valley’s Next Target: America’s Farmers
They’re building robots to siphon farm profits out of local communities and into the pockets of rich investors.
Never Stop Pushing Elected Officials
If you don’t keep on them once they’re elected, you can be sure special interests will.
I Live in Steve King’s District. It’s Time for Him to Go.
Instead of fighting for our struggling communities, Steve King scapegoats the immigrants keeping them alive.
Trump’s Trade Wars Hurt All of Us in Farm Country
When agriculture suffers, all Iowans do — even those who’ve never set foot on a farm.