Elizabeth Oram Logan County, West Virginia was the epicenter of the final battle of the “mine wars” of the 20th century: the Battle of Blair Mountain. In 1921, thousands of miners—white, black and immigrant—stood together and took up arms against the forces of state and corporate terror that held them hostage in coal country. They were proud workers and they knew they … [Read more...] about Dollar Meals and Diabetes
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The Eating Disease
by Julia Ward The United States is filled with endless opportunities and choices. But with these numerous choices come consequences. Today in our country we are experiencing a significant problem with the growing obesity rate due to the limitless food selection. One would think with all of the food options available that people would attempt to choose the healthy alternative … [Read more...] about The Eating Disease