Food and Farming

Where’s the Beef in NAFTA 2.0?
Trump’s new trade deal would encourage multinational meat packers to abandon America’s family ranchers.

The Green New Deal Must Be Global
For a planet-wide climate crisis, solutions must also span the planet.

You Don’t Save Money By Forcing People to Go Hungry
Food stamps helped me get back on my feet during a tough time. Cutting them is lose-lose.

We Have the Money to Fix Our Food System
Imagine supporting farmers markets, child nutrition, and local agriculture with money we spend on factory farms.

Refusing to Fund Our Own Destruction
From the White House to Ohio, too many politicians care more about protecting toxic industries than their constituents.

State by State, the War on Cannabis is Ending
Dozens of new state laws are expanding legal cannabis use — and expunging the records of users caught up in the system.

Collateral Damage
Are Trump’s trade wars choking off the global economy?

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.