Alison Wexler
@abwexler.bsky.social
Frederick County Food Council member, Common Market Board President, cooking educator, health coach, and food security advocate
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Exciting news!
Project Drawdown receives funding to launch a new global food and climate solutions campaign!
drawdown.org/news/project...
Project Drawdown receives funding to launch a new global food and climate solutions campaign!
drawdown.org/news/project...
Project Drawdown receives US$300,000 grant from the Seeding the Future Foundation for a global food and climate solutions campaign
Our mission is to help the world reach “Drawdown" as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.
drawdown.org
March 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Exciting news!
Project Drawdown receives funding to launch a new global food and climate solutions campaign!
drawdown.org/news/project...
Project Drawdown receives funding to launch a new global food and climate solutions campaign!
drawdown.org/news/project...
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Rather than reject climate science like many on the right, some have followed the path laid out by environmentalist and white nationalist John Tanton, using concerns about population growth and scarce resources to rationalize their hateful agendas.
(Published Oct. 2024)
(Published Oct. 2024)
Far-Right Extremists Embrace Environmentalism to Justify Violent Anti-Immigrant Beliefs
Climate change and anti-immigrant hate are colliding, foretelling a volatile future.
propub.li
February 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Rather than reject climate science like many on the right, some have followed the path laid out by environmentalist and white nationalist John Tanton, using concerns about population growth and scarce resources to rationalize their hateful agendas.
(Published Oct. 2024)
(Published Oct. 2024)
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US households spend 8% of their income on #groceries; those with the lowest incomes spend even 1/3. Replacing #meat options with #plant-based alternatives & #seafood with popular alternative recipes can cut costs by 14%: www.couponbirds.com/research/gro... #vegan >> Even before #eggs prices exploded
Grocery Costs by Diet Type
How much does being vegetarian, halal, or gluten-free affect the cost of groceries? A new study calculates the spending on groceries for six dietary types.
www.couponbirds.com
February 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
US households spend 8% of their income on #groceries; those with the lowest incomes spend even 1/3. Replacing #meat options with #plant-based alternatives & #seafood with popular alternative recipes can cut costs by 14%: www.couponbirds.com/research/gro... #vegan >> Even before #eggs prices exploded
Should private investors have this kind of power over our country's best farmland?
civileats.com/2024/09/18/j...
civileats.com/2024/09/18/j...
JD Vance Funded AcreTrader. Here’s Why That Matters.
The real estate platform streamlines investing in US farmland. Now farms are fast becoming a portfolio staple for investors worldwide.
civileats.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Should private investors have this kind of power over our country's best farmland?
civileats.com/2024/09/18/j...
civileats.com/2024/09/18/j...
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It’s been a week since the MAHA EO was released. We haven’t covered it yet because there’s so much pseudoscience, biased statistics, and questionable content we needed time to wrap our head around it. Our criticism is twofold: data that are false/misleading, and policy driven by misinformation. 🧵
February 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It’s been a week since the MAHA EO was released. We haven’t covered it yet because there’s so much pseudoscience, biased statistics, and questionable content we needed time to wrap our head around it. Our criticism is twofold: data that are false/misleading, and policy driven by misinformation. 🧵
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Amid rising immigration raids and bird flu spread, a farmworker group is training their members on how to stay safe. sentientmedia.org/immigrant-fa...
How a Group of Immigrant Farmworkers is Preparing for Avian Flu to Hit New York Dairy Farms
Amid heightened fears of immigration raids, Alianza Agricola has spent months educating hundreds of their coworkers on how to prepare for an avian flu outbreak.
sentientmedia.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Amid rising immigration raids and bird flu spread, a farmworker group is training their members on how to stay safe. sentientmedia.org/immigrant-fa...
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Federal workers, we recognize that this is an unpredictable time.
Our team is actively pairing your tips with reporters on this list and across our newsroom to make sure you're speaking to someone with the right expertise. How to get in touch:
Our team is actively pairing your tips with reporters on this list and across our newsroom to make sure you're speaking to someone with the right expertise. How to get in touch:
What ProPublica’s Reporters Will Be Covering During Donald Trump’s Second Presidency — and How to Contact Them
From Trump’s relationships with billionaires to immigration, here are some of the issues and topics our reporters will be keeping an eye on as his second presidency begins.
propub.li
February 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Federal workers, we recognize that this is an unpredictable time.
Our team is actively pairing your tips with reporters on this list and across our newsroom to make sure you're speaking to someone with the right expertise. How to get in touch:
Our team is actively pairing your tips with reporters on this list and across our newsroom to make sure you're speaking to someone with the right expertise. How to get in touch:
Farmers are being left in the cold and holding the bag
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
The Devastating Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Farmers
The fallout begins...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Farmers are being left in the cold and holding the bag
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
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China's policy to increase #soybean & corn production and decrease #meat consumption can diminish 3rd country's #exports to China. (Due to the rise of obesity-related #health problems, the government plans to reduce meat consumption by half): doi.org/10.1002/aepp... #China #trade #maize #corn
China's meat sector growth and U.S. grain and oilseed exports
Given China's role as a dominant grain and oilseeds importer, any changes in Chinese policy can significantly affect exporting countries. We estimate how the domestic supply and demand factors determ...
doi.org
February 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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If you want to gain a clearer picture about the level of wealth inequality the United States and the world currently experiences, inequality.org/facts provides comprehensive information.
Know that extreme inequality exists, understand that it is unsustainable, and recognize that we must address it.
Know that extreme inequality exists, understand that it is unsustainable, and recognize that we must address it.
Wealth Inequality - Inequality.org
The United States exhibits has more inequality and disparities of wealth between rich and poor than any other major developed nation.
inequality.org
February 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If you want to gain a clearer picture about the level of wealth inequality the United States and the world currently experiences, inequality.org/facts provides comprehensive information.
Know that extreme inequality exists, understand that it is unsustainable, and recognize that we must address it.
Know that extreme inequality exists, understand that it is unsustainable, and recognize that we must address it.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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💥ATTENTION CDC💥
If terminated, you may have hrs before access is revoked. Please download (print to PDF) all employee docs asap including: eOPF file (esp SF50s), mypay (esp LES), benefeds, PMAS, termination email. Collect important website addresses and passwords for accounts accessed via PIV.
If terminated, you may have hrs before access is revoked. Please download (print to PDF) all employee docs asap including: eOPF file (esp SF50s), mypay (esp LES), benefeds, PMAS, termination email. Collect important website addresses and passwords for accounts accessed via PIV.
February 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
💥ATTENTION CDC💥
If terminated, you may have hrs before access is revoked. Please download (print to PDF) all employee docs asap including: eOPF file (esp SF50s), mypay (esp LES), benefeds, PMAS, termination email. Collect important website addresses and passwords for accounts accessed via PIV.
If terminated, you may have hrs before access is revoked. Please download (print to PDF) all employee docs asap including: eOPF file (esp SF50s), mypay (esp LES), benefeds, PMAS, termination email. Collect important website addresses and passwords for accounts accessed via PIV.
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Some agencies are starting to terminate probationary employees. Many law firms are considering legal action on a class or group basis. If you have been terminated, please see link below with contact information for legal representation. federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/13/m...
Mass terminations of probationary employees: is there any recourse?
According to media reports, several agencies have begun mass terminations of probationary employees. These agencies include the Department of Education, Small Business Administration, the CFPB, and…
federalworkerrights.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Some agencies are starting to terminate probationary employees. Many law firms are considering legal action on a class or group basis. If you have been terminated, please see link below with contact information for legal representation. federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/13/m...
As a long-time supporter of the performing arts in DC, I am going to say this as loudly as I can: EVERY VISITING ARTIST AND ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH ANY KIND OF BACKBONE SHOULD BE CANCELLING THEIR KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCES IMMEDIATELY.
February 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
As a long-time supporter of the performing arts in DC, I am going to say this as loudly as I can: EVERY VISITING ARTIST AND ARTS ORGANIZATION WITH ANY KIND OF BACKBONE SHOULD BE CANCELLING THEIR KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCES IMMEDIATELY.
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If you’ve called or emailed my office about the Trump administration’s actions against our federal agencies and workers, you’re not alone.
This Tuesday, I’m hosting a telephone town hall with a panel of experts to help answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
RSVP form coming soon!
This Tuesday, I’m hosting a telephone town hall with a panel of experts to help answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
RSVP form coming soon!
February 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If you’ve called or emailed my office about the Trump administration’s actions against our federal agencies and workers, you’re not alone.
This Tuesday, I’m hosting a telephone town hall with a panel of experts to help answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
RSVP form coming soon!
This Tuesday, I’m hosting a telephone town hall with a panel of experts to help answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
RSVP form coming soon!
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Community health centers are now starting to shut down across the country because of Trump’s executive orders.
These centers serve 1-in-5 rural patients in America.
These centers serve 1-in-5 rural patients in America.
Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access
Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants
www.vpm.org
February 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Community health centers are now starting to shut down across the country because of Trump’s executive orders.
These centers serve 1-in-5 rural patients in America.
These centers serve 1-in-5 rural patients in America.
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Our new post on deferred resignation, addressing the lawsuit challenging the program and whether OPM has finally made the program enforceable through its latest memo and agreement (spoiler alert: no). federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/05/r...
Revisiting deferred resignation with one day left
Nearly every day since the deferred resignation program was announced, the administration has issued a new document or email about it, trying to sweeten the deal and convince more employees to resi…
federalworkerrights.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our new post on deferred resignation, addressing the lawsuit challenging the program and whether OPM has finally made the program enforceable through its latest memo and agreement (spoiler alert: no). federalworkerrights.com/2025/02/05/r...
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Our people across #MD08 are rightly demanding answers about President Trump's systematic destruction of federal programs and the civil service.
Federal workers—I'm convening a webinar on the latest developments and resources to fight back. Sign up to gain access upon its release:
Federal workers—I'm convening a webinar on the latest developments and resources to fight back. Sign up to gain access upon its release:
BE NOTIFIED: Rep. Raskin's Webinar for Federal Workers
Congressman Jamie Raskin will convene and release a webinar sharing up-to-date information and resources for federal workers.
Panelists will share advice, resources and their expertise following mou...
forms.gle
February 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Our people across #MD08 are rightly demanding answers about President Trump's systematic destruction of federal programs and the civil service.
Federal workers—I'm convening a webinar on the latest developments and resources to fight back. Sign up to gain access upon its release:
Federal workers—I'm convening a webinar on the latest developments and resources to fight back. Sign up to gain access upon its release:
Global food security is international and, therefore, American security. The USAID website is down, but Google AI (ironically) still shows the good work this agency has been doing. Bring back USAID now!
February 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Global food security is international and, therefore, American security. The USAID website is down, but Google AI (ironically) still shows the good work this agency has been doing. Bring back USAID now!
An excellent, if not completely exhaustive list from the Frederick County Food Council of everywhere you can buy locally grown food here. Something for Fredericktonians to lean on as tariffs on Mexico begin to take effect.
February 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
An excellent, if not completely exhaustive list from the Frederick County Food Council of everywhere you can buy locally grown food here. Something for Fredericktonians to lean on as tariffs on Mexico begin to take effect.
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The next 4 years will give lawyers an unprecedented opportunity to be heroes.
February 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The next 4 years will give lawyers an unprecedented opportunity to be heroes.