| Jan 11, 2017 | Food / FarmingThe incoming Republican government is waging a war against regulations. “For every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated,” Donald Trump promised after the November vote. Since then, Republicans in Congress have voted to give themselves...
| Sep 7, 2016 | Environment / HealthSome people love to hate government regulations. Many believe they’re just bureaucratic barriers that waste our time. But the Food and Drug Administration just passed a new regulation that’ll actually protect us, and may save you a few bucks and an...
| Apr 20, 2016 | Environment / HealthRich people live longer than poor people. No big news there — we’ve known that health tracks wealth for quite some time now. But here’s what we haven’t known: The life-expectancy gap between rich and poor in the United States is actually accelerating. Since 2001,...
| Jan 27, 2016 | Environment / HealthYou’ve probably heard that Flint, Michigan has lead in its water and it’s poisoning the locals. But did you know that this debacle is a symptom of our ailing democracy? Governor Rick Snyder has appointed “emergency managers” to govern many Michigan cities,...
| Nov 11, 2015 | Food / FarmingThe leaves are changing colors and the air is getting crisp. As we settle into fall, Americans take time to reflect on what they’re thankful for. Like many folks, I’ve got plenty of gratitude for the most important meal I’ll eat this month. Sweet...