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Fueling the Future: Different Actions That Sustain Our Mission

Published on October 12, 2011 By Erin

In an unexpected gesture of good faith, the state of New Jersey’s social workers have been processing applications for post-Irene aid without requiring proof of loss. The proof stage of similar processes is what often holds up the distribution of benefits, and so the social services offices have waived the requirement in order to bring [...]

An atmosphere ripe for progress

Published on September 28, 2011 By Erin

Lots of links today! First up this Wednesday, here’s a video about the generation that CBS & researchers have dubbed “lost.” As a member of this generation, I wouldn’t call us lost so much as losing in this economy. Many of us are service-oriented and uber-creative. We want to work and have independence. Job applications [...]

USDA Sides with Big Business, Okays Genetically Engineered Foods

Published on June 14, 2011 By Erin

The USDA recently decided to deregulate industrial corn and genetically engineered alfalfa. This means the genetically engineered seeds can survive treatment with a popular herbicide called Roundup, a product conveniently created by agricultural biotechnology company Monsanto. This means food products containing the ingredients will not be identified with labeling. This means Monsanto, patent-holder of Roundup [...]