Category Archives: public health

The Rural Assembly and the Rural Compact.

Posted on January 27, 2009 by meredith

Today I came across an organization called The Rural Assembly and I am so excited about their work and I think you will be too. The Rural Assembly is a part of the Center for Rural Strategies, an amazing organization … Continue reading →

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Northcentral Arkansas Heirloom Seed Shop and Foodbank.

Posted on July 14, 2008 by meredith

(the links for the seed shop and the foodbank’s blog can be found at the bottom of this post). I am learning more everyday about the importance of eating locally grown food, especially food grown from heirloom seeds (a catchall … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Watch Posts Information on Racist US Drug War

Posted on May 14, 2008 by meredith

According to a recent 67 page report published by Human Rights Watch, “although whites commit more drug offenses, African Americans are arrested and imprisoned on drug charges at much higher rates, the reports find.” This report by Human Rights Watch … Continue reading →

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