How Big Ag Reinforces Oppressive Systems
The rise of Big Ag shifted the balance of power in our modern food and farm system. How did the narrative of "get big or get out" disportionately impact Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other farmers and workers of color?
Rooted in Racism - The Unspoken History of Our Food & Farm System
As we reflect as a nation on the systemic racism in our institutions, we must also recognize and confront racism in every aspect of U.S. policy, including the agricultural policies that underpin our food and farm systems. How does our modern food system reflect the brutal origins of the U.S.?
Black man canvassing for David Young stopped by West Des Moines police officer
Today, members of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement released cell phone video footage of a Monday, October 29, 2018 interaction between West Des Moines Officer Clint Ray and political canvasser Keilon Hill.