Appetite For Justice

Maybe we should.The Governor of California issued statewide mandatory water reductions, and although I have not read them closely, I know that many people are taking him to task, as…

I was driving in Oakland the other day and saw a billboard that said simply “Fruitvale” on it. My mind immediately went to Oscar Grant and the film Fruitvale Station.Want…

Last year was a tough year for me. I lost a very good friend, a mentor, some colleagues, and a family member. It was a very painful year.This has led…

Below is what I wrote for Pachamama Alliance's blog for Human Rights Day. With Human Rights Day upon us, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), like many, looks at this day and wonders…

The reality of sitting in front of a slaughterhouse as animals are brought in to be killed is never something those who care about animals can really prepare themselves for.…

(Trigger warning: Sexual harassment and assault)If you are thinking that this blog is going to be about how I sneak and eat McDonald’s French fries – sorry!Food Empowerment Project has…

Recently an adorable and brave kitty made international news when a video of her showed that she risked her own life to chase away a dog who was attacking a little…

Last year, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) organized a school supply drive for the children of farm workers living in a nearby labor camp (through Center for Farmworker Families). And thanks…

Earlier this month, Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) was able to participate in one of our favorite events of the year: the Green Kids Conference, which was started and is organized…

Food Empowerment Project lost a powerful ally in our fight—his wisdom and talents helped to shape our work and give a face to our campaigns. You have seen his work…

You know how when you watch a movie or read a book that you want others to watch, you want to talk all about it? Well, that is what I…