Posts Tagged ‘Class’
Why Dumpster Diving Is a Thing (And 3 Ways We Can Stop Shaming Those Who Do It)
You may gag at the thought of dumpster diving, and it’s true that it’s not pretty. But it’s also true that there are too many people in the US who are too hungry to care. Dumpster diving can feed hungry people and reduce the massive food waste problem in this country, but it can also be dangerous and dehumanizing. Here’s how and why we should change that.
Read More5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Working in the Service Industry (And 5 Ways to Be a Better Consumer)
Something about working in the service industry makes people think it’s okay to mistreat you. Here are some tips for when work gets hard – and ways consumers can make it easier.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like for Gentrification to Kick You Out of Your Neighborhood
Gentrification is the process by which urban renewal displaces a poorer demographic of people with a richer one. That is, what looks at first glance to be great – hip restaurants! luxury apartments! new parks! – is hell for those living in that neighborhood. Watch this video to learn more about what the gentrification of San Francisco’s Mission District has done to those who called it home.
Read MoreThe Agonizing Barriers to Eating ‘Responsibly’
You’ve heard about organic food – eating it is good for you and the planet. But what about when you just need to eat because you’re hungry? This spoken word piece tells the story of one of the millions of American children living with the risk of not having food each day. Step into his shoes to understand the bigger picture about economic and food justice.
Read MoreThere’s More Than One Face of Homelessness
Do you know how homelessness looks? It’s often represented in the media with one stereotypical image. But here’s another face of homelessness. Young poet Joshua Merchant brilliantly conveys a moment in the life of one of the estimated 1.6 million youth who face homelessness in the US each year. Get his perspective and challenge your perception of youth homelessness.
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