A Taste of Syria A Taste of Syria
A recipe for fatteh, a hearty dish of crispy pita bread beneath chickpeas and a luscious garlic-yogurt-tahini sauce.
Oct 12, 2017 / Dalia Mortada
There’s a Fascist in the White House. Time to Grow Your Own Food. There’s a Fascist in the White House. Time to Grow Your Own Food.
Under President Trump, gardening is a radical move.
Jul 11, 2017 / Frida Berrigan
Donald Trump to Hungry Seniors: Drop Dead Donald Trump to Hungry Seniors: Drop Dead
Some 10 million elders are threatened by hunger—but the president’s budget would slash desperately needed funding for food programs.
May 24, 2017 / Trudy Lieberman
A Cruel New Bill Is About to Become Law in Mississippi A Cruel New Bill Is About to Become Law in Mississippi
Legislation passed this week would enrich a private contractor while throwing people off public assistance.
Mar 31, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann
Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps Why Immigrants in California Are Canceling Their Food Stamps
Confusion and fear about an immigration crackdown are causing some families to avoid food banks and public assistance programs.
Mar 17, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann
There’s a Nationwide Boycott of Wendy’s Underway There’s a Nationwide Boycott of Wendy’s Underway
Organizers want the fast-food giant to agree to worker-friendly supply-chain practices.
Oct 10, 2016 / Michelle Chen
6.8 Million Teenagers Are Food-Insecure 6.8 Million Teenagers Are Food-Insecure
Young adults are increasingly victims of a failing economy that is leaving them starving.
Sep 28, 2016 / Michelle Chen
A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry A $15 Minimum Wage Would Stop 1.2 Million Households From Going Hungry
Fourteen percent of households are classified as “food insecure.” That has to change.
Sep 9, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps
The move would kick 190,000 people out of the program, and it’s probably illegal.
Jun 24, 2016 / Alyssa Peterson and Jeremy Slevin
How Severe Is Venezuela’s Crisis? How Severe Is Venezuela’s Crisis?
It’s deep but not cataclysmic, and mainstream US media have consistently exaggerated the extent of it.
Jun 22, 2016 / Gabriel Hetland