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The Bad Modern History of Farming
Farming, because of the uniqueness and fragility of each one of the world’s myriad of small places, has to involve a creaturely affection and care. What does that look like? The remarkable novelist, critic, and poet Wendell Berry has ideas.
Jun 1, 2017
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Flacking for GMOs: How the Biotech Industry Cultivates Positive Media—and Discourages Criticism
The industry is tarring public health advocates and reporters as anti-science for raising issues the public needs to understand. That should worry us all.
Jul 21, 2017
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New Biopic Chronicles UFW Co-Founder Dolores Huerta, Working Class Heroine
An ideal film to open over Labor Day weekend, Dolores is a stand-up-and-cheer biopic about one of the American left’s iconic heroes, Dolores Huerta.
Sep 1, 2017
Rural Minnesotans: ‘No Pesticides on Those Fries’
Communities say harmful chemicals used on potatoes sold to McDonald's have caused years of health effects.
Aug 31, 2017