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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Goats, Food Justice, and a Lot of Fun
Candice Comisi
What does food justice and youth empowerment look like? Check this out! With the cooperation of Live Real, Rooted in Community, Veggielution, Root Down LA,
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Coup in Paraguay Motivated by Corporate Interest in Controlling Natural Resource
Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau
A month ago, the President of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, was forced out of office by the right-wing opposition Colorado party. Lugo was elected on a
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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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On Film: art as activism!
Brooke Smith
Want to know what it looks like to "transform" your block through art, food justice activism, community organizing, and a whole lot of love? From
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Huerto de la Familia launches new film series “Harvest of Pride”
Lorrie Clevenger
WhyHunger is proud to support 2009 www. and 2011 www.partner Huerto de la Familia in the launch of their new film series Harvest of Pride.
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The Spoken Word Project: Exploring Power, Privilege and Racism in the Food System
Lorrie Clevenger
How would you answer the following questions? "What does it mean to you and your community to dismantle racism through the food system?" "What would
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CIW enters day 4 of “Fast for Fair Food”
Lorrie Clevenger
On Monday, March 5, the Coalition of Immokale Workers launched a 6-day fast in front of the Publix headquarters in Lakeland, FL. 50 farmworkers and
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Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court
Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau
In a show of courage, calculation, and common sense, a group of organic farmers, their supporters, and their lawyers recently appeared at the federal courthouse
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Delta Fresh Foods Initiative launches new website!
Brooke Smith
You may have heard us mention our partners in the Mississippi Delta once or twice (okay, lots of times- we can't help it, we're excited!).
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