A Critical Look at Organics
In this scathing SF Gate article, giant wholesale retailer Costco is being criticized for mainstreaming organic foods. While this move has improved access to organic food […]
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Angelina Jolie on Violence Against Women
After my recent stint in jail, which you can read about here, I’ve become more sensitized to violence and how it manifests in society. Angelina […]
Continue reading »Be Eco-Conscious for a Better Life
Sometimes you need a feel-good post that really resonates because it’s true…well this here is it! From Films for Action, this research-infused article expounds 10 reasons […]
Continue reading »Meaty Infographics
This article from One Green Planet visually summarizes the impact of meat on land, grain, poverty, water, endangered species, fossil fuels, pollution, and climate change. […]
Continue reading »Growing Gardens; Blooming Prisoners
Following my experiences in the SF County Jail about a week ago, I’m exploring various forms of rehabilitation for inmates. Gardening seems to be an […]
Continue reading »Reducing Climate Change Improves Health
A New Scientist article is after my own heart, talking about the connections between what I call personal and planetary wellness. In other words, addressing […]
Continue reading »(No) Scientific Basis for Racism
Was it Ferguson that started it? Then Baltimore. Then Charleston… Well, no. Racism has been around for a very long time. It’s just become an […]
Continue reading »What’s in my Food? Nutritional Content Tool
As a part of the vegan and animal rights communities, I see a ton of social media posts about the protein content in plant-based versus […]
Continue reading »Seeing Beyond Orange: My Weekend in Jail (Part II of II)
Last week, I wrote about the first day (Saturday, June 13) of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshop on nonviolent communication (NVC) that I […]
Continue reading »Google Joining Vegan Food Trend
Wow! Google has announced that it is adding plant-based fare to its food program worldwide. This move is to raise awareness about the benefits of […]
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