Monthly Archives: January 2011

Monsanto’s Hostile Takeover of the USDA

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Michele

If you had any lingering doubt about who controls the food supply, the answer was made painfully clear yesterday when the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its “Decision to Fully Deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa.” For years, a fight has been … Continue reading →

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Why the Happy Meal is already illegal

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Michele

When it comes to food, everybody’s got an opinion. Same goes for parenting. Mix the two together and you’ve got the makings of a culture war. Witness the recent scuffle between Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama over the White House’s … Continue reading →

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How Walmart Swindled the White House

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Michele

When Michelle Obama first announced her Let’s Move program to end childhood obesity “within a generation” last year, I tried to remain open-minded. Like many others, I was happy to have the First Lady bring attention to this important problem. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 food policy gains in 2010 (and what’s lagging behind)

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Michele

This time of year, it’s customary to look back and capture the most important historical moments. And all things considered, 2010 was a pretty good year. So in that spirit, here are my top 5 gains in food policy. (They … Continue reading →

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