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The politics of food is changing fast. In rich countries, obesity is now a more serious problem than hunger. Consumers once satisfied with cheap and convenient food now want food that is also safe, nutritious, fresh, and grown by local farmers using fewer chemicals. Heavily subsidized and underregulated commercial farmers are facing stronger push back from environmentalists and consumer activists, and food companies are under the microscope. Meanwhile, agricultural… More >>
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed by President Obama in March 2010 is a landmark in U.S. social legislation. The new law extends health insurance to nearly all Americans, fulfilling a century-long quest and bringing the United States to parity with other industrial nations. Affordable Care aims to control rapidly rising health care costs and promises to make the United States more equal, reversing four decades of rising disparities between the ve… More >>
Health Care Reform and American Politics : What Everyone Needs to Know
Exercise ‘needs to be encouraged’
Residents of Blackburn say a scheme offering free exercise classes has encouraged people to be more active.
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Clothes To Kids Needs Boys Tennis Shoes and Boys Pants and Jeans
Clothes To Kids (CTK) has a critical need for boys and teen’s tennis shoes, especially size 1 to 10; and boy’s shorts, long pants, and jeans. Please help CTK improve the lives of low-income, school children in Pinellas County by donating new or gently used boys tennis shoes and pants/jeans.
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ONLINE: Money for schools needs to go to educating children, not labor and health care
Follow the money. The tax dollars meant to educate your kids…aren’t (at least enough of them aren’t). Dollars that should be flowing into Michigan’s classrooms flow instead to the coffers of the insurance arm (MESSA) of the Michigan Education Association (MEA).
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