Each week we post links to news about humane education & humane living, and items connected to humane issues, from human rights to environmental preservation, to animal protection, to media, consumerism and culture.
“New York City gets serious about local, sustainable food” (via Treehugger) (11/23/10)
What food says about class in America (via Newsweek) (11/22/10)
First lady Michelle Obama launches initiative for 6,000 salad bars in U.S. schools (via Palm Beach Post News) (11/22/10)
Coal exports causing controversy (via New York Times) (11/22/10)
Disney dumping princesses for “cooler” and “hotter” fare (via LA Times) (11/21/10)
Is “ready to learn” a euphemism for “easier to educate” using traditional instruction? (commentary) (via Huffington Post) (11/18/10)
Research explores “pig talk” (via Animals & Society) (11/18/10)
“The power of community spirit” (via Common Dreams) (11/17/10)
“When teachers highlight gender, kids pick up on stereotypes” (via FOX News) (11/16/10)
“Why gratitude is good” (via Greater Good) (11/16/10)
Whole Foods to debut its animal welfare rating system (via Chicago Tribune) (11/15/10)
Interview with changemaker Ocean Robbins (via Planet Green) (11/15/10)
Are phone books free speech? (via Treehugger) (11/15/10)
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