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Stop the “Fast Track” Sneak Attack on Democracy

November 11, 2014 6:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Stop the “Fast Track” Sneak Attack on Democracy

Dear friends: We need your help your help derailing the latest push for “Fast Track” legislation that would enable corporate…


Behind Mexico’s Latest Massacre

November 10, 2014 3:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Behind Mexico’s Latest Massacre

Authorities were warned but didn’t listen… The U.S. government-funded Merida Initiative was supposed to bolster Mexican government efforts to promote…


Food Day 2014: Food Justice = Worker Justice!

October 23, 2014 2:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Food Day 2014: Food Justice = Worker Justice!

Cross-posted from Huffington Post Five years ago, the Food Chain Workers Alliance was founded as a national coalition of unions,…


This World Food Day, Agroecology is Center Stage

October 16, 2014 5:31 am Published by Comments Off on This World Food Day, Agroecology is Center Stage

“Currently, most subsidies go to large agribusiness. This must change. Governments must support small farmers” – Hilal Elver, incoming Special…


Farm to Every Fork

October 10, 2014 5:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Farm to Every Fork

In September I had the honor of speaking at “Farm to Every Fork” in Sacramento, California. The benefit banquet was put…


People’s Climate March and People of Color

September 22, 2014 11:26 pm Published by Comments Off on People’s Climate March and People of Color

Originally published by Daily Kos At Green For All, we’re always talking about the significance of placing those most impacted…