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Done right, rail stations can spawn remarkable economic development
The next essential study for the North+South Passenger Rail is launching now, and one of the key areas of research will be looking at community economic development spawned by train stations in towns along the proposed line. Here we take a look at a couple of...
Takeaways from Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo 2024
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FNCE is the largest conference for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals and brings together thousands of food...
Sovereignty, treaties and the dark legacy of oil’s impact on Indigenous people
Based on transcript of comments by Holly T. Bird, as edited by Jeff Smith Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, we are sharing thoughts from Holly T. Bird, an attorney/activist who is a descendant of the Apache / Yaqui (Durango Community) / Purepecha Tribe and lives...