May 10, 2016
Vox May 6, 2016 by Sarah Kliff Soda taxes have a pretty dismal record at the ballot box — and a new poll helps explain why. In recent years, voters in multiple cities have rejected the idea of levying an additional fee on sugary beverages — like soda, sweetened ice …
May 4, 2016
Philly May 3, 2016 by George Matysik In early March, Mayor Kenney rolled out one of the most ambitious, progressive budget proposals the City of Philadelphia has seen in decades, set to be voted on by City Council next month. As executive director of the Parks Alliance, I was overjoyed to …
February 10, 2016
“It’s very easy to be cynical about politics. I can be cynical as well. But seeing policies being guided by a grassroots movement, with people who wanted to make this happen at all levels of power in the city, was inspiring.” — Sara Soka Sara Soka was the Campaign Manager for …
January 5, 2016
Public health agencies, community partners and activists working at the local and state levels play a critical role in advancing public health. Cities and states act as testing grounds for innovative and progressive policies—like New York City’s smokefree law, Berkeley’s soda tax or Seattle’s paid sick days ordinance—that protect health …
June 26, 2015
by Casey Tran, Communications Associate, Grassroots Change One in three American children are overweight or obese. With the overall obesity rate climbing, food advocates are looking to transform the food system, and change the way people consume and think about food. Farm to school is one such approach. Through farm …