On AlterNet: food politics

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8 Ways to Fix Our Broken Food System

Marion Nestle, Food Politics. January 17, 2011.

Food politics and nutrition expert Marion Nestle explains how we can transform our food safety system.

Video: The Fight For Food

Peter Rothberg, The Nation AlterNet: Politics. September 4, 2009.

Food is increasingly becoming a political issue. Here's a list of notable campaigns focused on increasing access by all to healthy food.

How Food Companies Have Caused Obesity

Marion Nestle, Meet the Bloggers AlterNet: Video. November 24, 2008.

Dr. Marion Nestle on the business of food companies.

Michael Pollan: Eating Is a Political Act

Mark Eisen, The Progressive. November 8, 2008.

Michael Pollan discusses food production, consumer choices, the future of organics and climate change.

Is Corn Leading Us Towards Social Change or Ecological Disaster?

George Naylor, Movement Vision Lab. March 3, 2008.

Understanding corn could be the key to social change that saves the planet and helps us create democratic communities and local food supplies.

Food Giants' Endless Appetite for Profit

Matthew Wheeland, AlterNet. January 29, 2007.

An interview with author Michele Simon, whose latest book covers the ruthless manner in which corporate giants market junk foods to boost their profit margin.