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On AlterNet: milk

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "milk"

Why I Drink Raw Milk (That's Sold Illegally)

Why I Drink Raw Milk (That's Sold Illegally)

Joel Salatin, Chelsea Green Publishing. November 16, 2009.
The local heritage food movement -- the raw milk movement -- is all about respecting and honoring indigenous wisdom.

The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America's Emerging Battle Over Food Rights

The Raw Milk Revolution: Behind America's Emerging Battle Over Food Rights

Makenna Goodman, TreeHugger. November 7, 2009.
Because of its health benefits, many more people are turning to raw milk. But there's one hitch: Raw milk is illegal.

The Battle Over Raw Milk: Let's Ditch the Hysterics and Give People a Choice

The Battle Over Raw Milk: Let's Ditch the Hysterics and Give People a Choice

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. October 29, 2009.
Few foods provoke such strong reactions (for and against it) as raw milk. Find out why.

8 Reasons You Should Stop Drinking Milk Now

8 Reasons You Should Stop Drinking Milk Now

Mickey Z., Planet Green. October 2, 2009.
Consuming dairy products -- milk, cheese, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream, etc. -- is not green and it's not healthy.

Milk May Endanger Your Health, and the Dairy Industry Knows It

Milk May Endanger Your Health, and the Dairy Industry Knows It

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. September 7, 2009.
A mutant protein linked to major diseases has invaded the world's dairy supply, including, most likely, the jug of milk in your fridge.

Do Grown-Ups Really Need to Drink Milk?

Do Grown-Ups Really Need to Drink Milk?

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. July 22, 2009.
Despite what the food pyramid says, we don't need milk after we're babies. Maybe it's time to wean ourselves from cows and grow up.

Help Protect Dairy Farmers

Help Protect Dairy Farmers

CREDO Action, June 15, 2009.
Dairy farmers are in danger. Here's how you can help.

Will We Still Eat Meat, Drink Milk, and Fry Eggs in 2109?

Will We Still Eat Meat, Drink Milk, and Fry Eggs in 2109?

Kathy Freston, AlterNet. June 8, 2009.
The world will be a much better place in 100 years if we rethink the way we eat.

Why Much of Asia Didn't Hear Sean Penn's

Why Much of Asia Didn't Hear Sean Penn's "Homo-Loving" Speech

David Flumenbaum, Huffington Post. March 3, 2009.
Networks serving over 300 million viewers in 53 countries muted, omitted or mistranslated anything gay-related in Oscars speeches.

'Milk' Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's Wonderful Oscar Speech

'Milk' Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black's Wonderful Oscar Speech

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. February 23, 2009.
Black -- who was wearing a White Knot for marriage equality -- spoke about how Harvey Milk inspired him.

"Milk": We Need Him Now More Than Ever

Matt Budd, Huffington Post. November 26, 2008.
Harvey Milk inspired hundreds of thousands of people in his lifetime. The new film "Milk" will let him reach millions more.

Boycott: Cinemark's CEO Supported Prop 8, Won't Be Getting My 'Milk' Money

Boycott: Cinemark's CEO Supported Prop 8, Won't Be Getting My 'Milk' Money

Teddy Partridge, Firedoglake AlterNet: Media and Technology. November 17, 2008.
Cinemark CEO Alan Stock donated $9,999 to the YES on Prop 8 campaign that stripped marriage equality from the California constitution.

Remembering Harvey Milk: on the set of Gus Van Sant's upcoming film

Remembering Harvey Milk: on the set of Gus Van Sant's upcoming film "Milk"

Kip Williams, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 26, 2008.
This memorial day, let's remember the world's first openly gay politician.

Why Does Milk Cost More Than Gas?

Why Does Milk Cost More Than Gas?

Nicholas von Hoffman, The Nation. July 20, 2007.
Our unabated appetite for gas-guzzling cars and the wrongheaded belief that ethanol is the answer means pricey milk for everyone.

Milk Is Not a Diet Food

Milk Is Not a Diet Food

Martha Rosenberg, AlterNet. June 5, 2007.
The Federal Trade Commission has asked the dairy industry to remove its "Milk Your Diet" ads after research failed to support claims that milk can help people lose weight.

EarthTalk: Do Hormones Given to Cows Make Milk Unsafe?

EarthTalk: Do Hormones Given to Cows Make Milk Unsafe?

E MagazineApril 23, 2007.
A look at the controversial use of rBGH, the hormone given to cows to increase milk production.