News and comment from around NYC on food access after Sandy: In “Soup, Charity and the American Way,” the New York Times comments on Governor
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Busting Food Myths!
Siena Chrisman
Yesterday saw the release of two excellent new resources from our partners, both aiming to bust common myths about the food system. Check them out
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2012 Food Sovereignty Prize: Recap
Siena Chrisman
The Food Sovereignty Prize ceremony, hosted by WhyHunger in New York City last week, was a great success! Honoring the inspiring work of the Korean
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Food Sovereignty Prize: 10.10.12, NYC
Siena Chrisman
Hunger is not a matter of production, but a matter of justice and democracy. In celebration of those grassroots activists working for a more democratic
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Taking to Twitter!
Siena Chrisman
We're excited about our new partnership with Bloggers without Borders, who's helping us have new conversations with even broader audiences. Check out highlights from our
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Snapshot from the Field: Nebraska Farmers’ Dinner
Siena Chrisman
By Siena Chrisman, Programs Communications Manager Last month, I went to Omaha, Nebraska, for the summer meeting of the National Family Farm Coalition, a longtime
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Reflections on the Closing of the Community Food Security Coalition
Siena Chrisman
By Alison Cohen, WhyHunger Director of Programs The announcement that the Community Food Security Coalition will cease its operations came as a surprise to many
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Top Three Reasons the Food and Farm Bill Should Matter to You
Siena Chrisman
The multi-billion-dollar, every-five-year legislation known as the Farm Bill is making its way through Congress right now. The full Senate has passed a version that
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Food Independence Day!
Siena Chrisman
Celebrate “Food Independence Day"! Food activists around the country (and of all ages!) are declaring their food independence by working together to revitalize their community's
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Food Stamp Furor
Siena Chrisman
This afternoon, the full Senate passed its version of the food and farm bill, missing an opportunity to improve the nation's health and environment, reduce
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