Being “rich“. Is that really the best we can hope for our children? Recently, my husband emailed me a link t…
Poverty
Why Is Rural America’s ‘Farm Country’ Going Hungry?
As a nation, we are losing our ability to feed ourselves. One in 5 Americans won’t eat dinner tonight and the grea…
Hello Compost Turns Food Waste Into Fresh Food For NYC Families
New York City has a big problem with trash, especially food waste. An innovative new program aims to up composting rates…
Oscar Winner Ben Affleck Eats on $1.50 a Day
Academy award winning actor and director Ben Affleck is eating “like a poor person” to help shed light on th…
Behind the Label: Tommy Hilfiger’s Promise Collection
Tommy Hilfiger’s new capsule collection aims to bring attention to extreme poverty in Africa. But what about the p…
Solving the Food Crisis: An Interview with ‘Apple Pushers’ Filmmaker Mary Mazzio
A film about entrepreneurial solutions to social issues. The statistics surrounding the state of public health in the Un…
Sold: New Film on Ending Brutal Child Slave Trade
How a film about children sold into slavery reveals the plight of those working daily to restore broken lives. “I …
7 Things You Should Know About China’s Pollution Problem
7 truths you need to know about China’s environmental notoriety. As I’m writing this, I’m preparing fo…