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August 12th, 2024
The Summer the Supreme Court Tore Up the Rules
The Summer the Supreme Court Tore Up the Rules
The Supreme Court's current conservative supermajority is not shy about overturning long-established settled law using extremist approaches to constitutional interpretation. This Court has upended sub
May 11th, 2024
Mother's Day Recipe: Taiwanese-Style Mapo Tofu
Mother's Day Recipe: Taiwanese-Style Mapo Tofu
Taiwan, the island country where I am from, is perhaps best known around travelers for its culinary delights. Growing up, mapo tofu (a ragu of tofu and pork simmered in fermented bean paste) was one
May 11th, 2024
Mother's Day Recipe: Bogotánian Ajiaco
Mother's Day Recipe: Bogotánian Ajiaco
I come from a diverse family and background, experiences that profoundly shape my world view and the approach I bring to my vocation. My mother is a first-generation Colombian immigrant and lifelong
April 25th, 2024
State Takes Back Mega-Chicken CAFO Permit: Victory for Neighbors and River!
State Takes Back Mega-Chicken CAFO Permit: Victory for Neighbors and River!
The Willamette Valley of Oregon is home to rich and dense farming communities, growing food crops, nursery plants, and meat and dairy animals, including organic dairy on small and medium family farms.
April 25th, 2024
An Herbicide So Hazardous That Courts Have Banned It Twice
An Herbicide So Hazardous That Courts Have Banned It Twice
In early February, something rather extraordinary happened in the world of American farming.  For the second time, a federal court banned the hazardous herbicide dicamba, which has been wreaking havoc
April 22nd, 2024
From Seed to Fork: Advocating for a US Farm Bill that Supports Organic
From Seed to Fork: Advocating for a US Farm Bill that Supports Organic
Arguably the largest & most impactful US food policy – The US Farm Bill – is in the works and it is set to determine the future of the food we eat for the next 5 years. Your voice is needed!  As organ
December 1st, 2023
A Teenage Perspective on the Climate Crisis 
A Teenage Perspective on the Climate Crisis 
As I stepped off of the Tube, I was immediately hit by a familiar smoky smell. I quickly turned my head towards my friend, our alarmed eyes locking. "Wildfire," we exclaimed in sync. Being from Califo
September 8th, 2023
A Community Voice on Waialua Fresh
A Community Voice on Waialua Fresh
It has been unsurprising to see local headlines probing the "sustainable" manure-to-biochar operations at Hawai'i's only large factory farm, Waialua Fresh. When it comes to industrial animal agricultu
June 22nd, 2023
Suing to Protect Pollinators
Suing to Protect Pollinators
One of every three bites of food we eat comes from a crop pollinated by bees. This bee-powered nourishment includes apples, blueberries, tomatoes, bananas, avocados, cashews, and almonds–a harvest of
June 21st, 2023
A Crucial Fight: Protecting the Beloved Monarch Butterfly
A Crucial Fight: Protecting the Beloved Monarch Butterfly
Intricate patterns, white speckles, and vibrant orange wings are all distinctive features of the beloved monarch butterfly. Chances are, you've encountered one of these dazzling insects at some point
April 21st, 2023
Twelve Ways To Make #EarthDay Count
Twelve Ways To Make #EarthDay Count
It's both wonderful and odd that we have a thing called "Earth Day," celebrated on April 22. This earth is what makes our very existence possible–do we really need a reminder to take care of it? Actua
November 15th, 2022
Industrial Aquaculture's Harmful Lessons
Industrial Aquaculture's Harmful Lessons
Since the National Marine Fisheries Service's failed first attempt at permitting a brand-new offshore aquaculture industry in 2016, environmental and fishing groups' worst fears about industrial aquac
November 3rd, 2022
Records Reveal U.S. Fisheries Service Censored Key Warnings of Industrial Aquaculture Impacts
Records Reveal U.S. Fisheries Service Censored Key Warnings of Industrial Aquaculture Impacts
As the U.S. government continues to push for the harmful expansion of offshore industrial aquaculture, new documents obtained by the Center for Food Safety show that the U.S. National Marine and Fishe
September 14th, 2022
Preparing for a "Post-Water" Future?
Preparing for a
OIL AND ADEQUATE FRESHWATER DON'T MIX Even the most antediluvian oil exec knows what's coming. They and their minions in government chafe at it. They lie about it. They scheme to delay the inevitable.