Eighth Annual Food Sovereignty Prize Honors Grassroots Organizations Calling Big Ag’s Bluff SEATTLE, WA, August, 31 2016 – The US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) is
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The Struggle for Democratic Representation in Quebec Gets a Boost at the 2016 World Social Forum
Debbie DePoala
This piece was originally published by La Via Campesina. The World Social Forum, held this month in Montreal, brought together thousands of activists, organizations and
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A Farm with No Borders
Debbie DePoala
It was a bright and sunny Saturday morning in mid-May when we piled into the back of my colleague's car and made our way out
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What the Media Is Getting Wrong About the SNAP 3-Month Time Limit
Debbie DePoala
There has been a good deal of media coverage over the last few weeks about the pending SNAP cuts affecting those the government labels as
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Hungerthon Raises $822K to Fight Hunger!
Debbie DePoala
WhyHunger's annual Hungerthon campaign raised a gross total of $822K this year for the fight against hunger and poverty. Partnering with CBS Radio New York,
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WhyHunger’s 30th Hungerthon Campaign Kicks Off
Debbie DePoala
2015 marks the 30th year for WhyHunger's Hungerthon tradition that has tapped into the power of radio personalities, listeners, celebrities and fans to raise $15
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Black US Farmers, Honduran Afro-Indigenous Share Food Sovereignty Prize
Debbie DePoala
WhyHunger is excited to support the U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance as they announce the winners of this year's Food Sovereignty Prize! Black US Farmers, Honduran
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Cofounder and Executive Director Bill Ayres Reflects on 40 years
Debbie DePoala
In 2015, we are celebrating WhyHunger's 40th anniversary with a website that takes you back to our roots, explores our history and impact and looks forward to
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Website Survey
Debbie DePoala
We need your help! We are revamping the WhyHunger website to make it more user-friendly and engaging for all who seek to learn about WhyHunger and
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A Lesson in Food Sovereignty: Women Lead the Way in Kuna Yala
Debbie DePoala
Our hostel on the island of Corazón de Jesús in Kuna Yala. We woke up early with the sun. The rain storm from the night
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