Sunday, May 31, 2026

How the Braiding Seeds Fellowship works to uproot racism in the food system

This Petersburgh, New York, organization fights racial injustice in the food system.

Imports of Genetically Engineered Salmon Blocked Until Labeling Requirements Are Established

The FDA approved the salmon in October without any mandatory labeling. In approving the AquaBounty transgenic salmon, the FDA ignored millions of Americans and more than 40 members of Congress who have expressed vocal opposition.
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Investigation: Substandard medical care in ICE detention is killing immigrants, endangering lives

"ICE, the agency that’s detaining now 40,000 people… and wants to expand, cannot provide adequately for the safety of the people that it holds.”

Hospitals are suddenly short of young doctors—because of Trump’s visa ban

Doctors treating coronavirus patients were supposed to be allowed into the U.S. But hundreds of young doctors have their visas put on hold indefinitely.

Biden health adviser has a plan to get pandemic under control and revive economy:...

The government “could pay for a package right now” to cover economic losses—making it possible to curb Covid-19 transmission without increasing the financial suffering associated with shutting down commerce, said epidemiologist Michael Osterholm.

How Tacky Can the Golden Arches Get?

McDonald's new ad campaign is designed to link the corporate brand to the healing power of love. Is this McDonald's newest idea to help reverse declining sales: more "Lovin?" Just ask protesting workers about the "love" they're getting from McDonald's.

GOP Health care bill dies once again after two more Republicans withdraw their support

Senators Jerry Moran and Mike Lee just put the nail in the coffin.

Horseshoe crab blood key to COVID-19 vaccine despite negative impact it could have on...

“An estimated 50,000 of them die in the [vaccine] process and human interference also means that the species is now vulnerable to extinction."