Farm Subsidies

Stop Big Food From Using the Playbook of Big Tobacco

Paula Crossfield | Posted 07.17.2009 | Green


Paula Crossfield

While millions still die of smoking related illness every year, it's not too late to lift the veil from Big Food, and in doing so, save lives and public health for years to come.

From Seeds of Suicide to Seeds of Hope: Why Are Indian Farmers Committing Suicide and How Can We Stop This Tragedy?

Vandana Shiva | Posted 05.29.2009 | World


Vandana Shiva

Four hundred billion dollars in subsidies combined with the forced removal of import restriction is a ready-made recipe for farmer suicide.

Unearthed: The News Without the Chaff

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brendan DeMelle | Posted 01.04.2009 | Media


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brendan DeMelle

Bush eases mining pollution regulations, greenhouse gases reach record levels, 2008 hurricane season sets records, Big Three spent $50 million lobbying Congress this year, and more.

Dear Uncle Sam

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics


Maggie Van Ostrand

It's no wonder people would do anything to get into this country where the streets are paved with gold. That's the only thing we've got that Uncle Sam isn't paying us not to have.