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Invest in historically underserved communities to grow the number of farmers of color – BS

Posted on April 11, 2020 by mekorganic

In 2017, 95 percent of all farmers accounted for were white, with black farmers reporting ownership declining at 10 times the rate it did for white farmers. That is in addition to black farmers losing 80 percent of their land … Continue reading →

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Invest in family farms and rural communities — not corporate ownership – BS

Posted on April 11, 2020 by mekorganic

Break up big agribusinesses that have a stranglehold on farmers and rural communities. According to Food & Water Watch, “consolidation in the pork packing industry has contributed to the 82 percent decline in the number of hog farms in Iowa … Continue reading →

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Empowering Farmers, Foresters & Ranchers to Address Climate Change and Protect Ecosystems – BS

Posted on April 11, 2020 by mekorganic

Our current food system accounts for 25 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. Not only can we drastically reduce on-farm emissions, farmers have the potential to actually sequester 10 percent of all human-caused emissions in the soil. Agriculture, forestry, and … Continue reading →

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Economic Justice

Posted on April 8, 2020 by mekorganic

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Democracy

Posted on April 8, 2020 by mekorganic

Articles related to Democracy Waging Non-Violence

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A Just Transition for Frontline Communities – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

There is no doubt that the poor and marginalized suffer from the impacts of pollution and climate disruption — particularly communities of color. They are at the frontlines of the climate emergency. For example, of the 73 waste-burning incinerators across … Continue reading →

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Economic Development – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

As president, Bernie will: Provide targeted regional economic development. Communities especially in need of assistance during our transition to a clean energy economy will be eligible for an additional funding for economic development investments through regional commissions and authorities. Our … Continue reading →

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Rebuild Our Economy and Ensure Justice for Frontline Communities and a Just Transition for Workers – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

As we rapidly move toward renewable energy and energy efficiency, we must ensure that the workers employed in the fossil fuel industry see that their standards of living are not only protected, but improved. A just transition for workers means … Continue reading →

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End the Greed of the Fossil Fuel Industry and Hold them Accountable – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

For decades, fossil fuel corporations knowingly destroyed our planet for short-term profits. The fossil fuel industry has known since as early as the 1970s that their products were contributing to climate change and that climate change is real, dangerous, and … Continue reading →

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Conserving Our Public Lands – BS

Posted on April 7, 2020 by mekorganic

Our public lands are a national treasure. They belong to all of us. Instead of selling them off to the highest bidder and allowing them to be destroyed by billionaire fossil fuel industry executives, are going to expand our green … Continue reading →

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