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Politics of the Plate: Nothing’s the Matter with Kansas

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has shown that if she’s confirmed at a top FDA post, she’ll likely push for the interests of ordinary citizens—not Big Food....
04.24.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Fish, Baby, Fish!

A court decision overturns the Bush administration’s plans to allow offshore oil drilling in Bristol Bay, one of the world’s best-managed salmon fisheries.
04.23.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: What’s the Matter with Kansas?

If the governor doesn’t take action by Thursday, the state will enact a law that could keep consumers in the dark about what’s in their milk.
04.16.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Change We Can’t Believe In

The new administration is making great strides in food policy—except when it comes to the issue of genetic modification.
04.01.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Harvest of Hope

After 15 years of asking, a Florida farmworkers’ group has finally gotten the governor to condemn abusive practices in the state’s tomato fields.
03.31.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Tomato Summit

Florida Governor Charlie Crist has finally agreed to meet with representatives from a farmworkers’ organization to discuss the dismal labor conditions in the state’s tomato fields....
03.19.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: More Good News for Food Safety

The USDA finally bans the slaughter of “downer” cows, and two new leaders at the FDA are expected to restore the agency’s tarnished reputation.
03.17.09
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Who is Kathleen Merrigan?

The new nominee for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture is a spot-on selection by Obama and Vilsack.
03.05.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: New Hope for Food Safety

A laudable new bill would give the FDA more funding and expanded authority to monitor our food supply.
03.04.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Florida’s Slave Trade

Government inaction may help explain why the tomato fields of the Sunshine State are fertile ground for forced labor.
03.02.09
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