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Geoengineering – scary stuff we all should be informed of

Just back from a fantastic meeting of the International Planning Committee for Food Sovereignty (see my initial report here), where, among many things, I learned some of the latest developments on geoengineering, which is essentially taking the concept of genetic engineering to a planetary scale.  Check out the basics from the ETC Group at http://www.etcgroup.org/en/issues/geoengineering, … Continue reading →

Exciting Video on a Socialist Food Distribution Initiative in Venezuela! (in Spanish)

Inaugurada la primera Unidad Socialista de Distribución de Alimentos (VIDEO) Avanza la construcción de la Red Socialista de Producción, Distribución e Intercambio de Alimentos de La Comuna Socialista “Ataroa” en Barquisimeto.

Food Rebellions!! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice A conversation with Eric Holt-Giménez Join Eric Holt-Giménez, author and Executive Director of Food First, for a stimulating discussion of his latest book (co-authored with Raj Patel) Food Rebellions: Crisis and the Hunger for Justice.  Learn about the root causes driving the food crisis and the powerful … Continue reading →

Solidarity with Haiti: Recovery and Sovereignty without Occupation

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that recently ravaged Haiti, it unfortunately hasn’t taken the US government long to seize this “golden opportunity” to step up its efforts to dismantle the sovereignty of Haiti.  The fact that it has been trying to do so for over a century – and the French even earlier … Continue reading →

Invitation to the Peoples’ World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth’s Rights

Bolivia: Invitation to the Peoples’ World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth’s Rights by Evo Morales Considering that climate change represents a real threat to the existence of humanity, of living beings and our Mother Earth as we know it today; Noting the serious danger that exists to islands, coastal areas, glaciers in the … Continue reading →

The Journal of Peasant Studies Explores Food Sovereignty; Urban Ag Gains Ground in Venezuela

If you haven’t already, check out the latest edition of the Journal of Peasant Studies, which includes a “Grassroots Voices” section entirely devoted to food sovereignty!  Included among the fantastic selection of articles edited by Raj Patel is an interview with Via Campesina leader Paul Nicholson and an article by yours truly (on the relevance … Continue reading →

A New Year of Blog Posts!

Happy New Year to all, and apologies for the hiatus in posts to those who have stopped by over the past several months.  The good news is that we’ve committed ourselves to posting weekly starting right now. Here’s some of what to expect in the weeks and months to come: Photos and reports from a … Continue reading →

Fall Delegation to Bolivia: Food Sovereignty and Indigenous Resistance

Spend Thanksgiving celebrating indigenous resistance and exploring food sovereignty issues in Bolivia, the first country in the hemisphere to be governed by an indigenous president.  Learn about indigenous struggles for sovereignty over food, land, and water.  Meet with farmers, community leaders, government leaders, and others.  Experience the rich culture of the Andes and soak in … Continue reading →

Honduras: Via Campesina leader arrested, now released

At the National Family Farm Coalition summer meetings in Louisville.  Via Campesina leader Rafael Alegria was arrested today in Honduras, though thankfully, was released.  However, this serves as a stark reminder that repression against social movement leaders and the general population continues in Honduras – people there are struggling to get their president back and need our … Continue reading →

Honduras: La Lucha Continua

Just received the following message from our friend and colleague Carlos Marentes of Via Campesina North America: “Thanks for all the work you and your colleagues are doing to support the fight against the golpistas. As you know, the band of usurpers headed by Micheletti lifted the curfew but the Military repression continues. There are … Continue reading →