The Farm Bill Spoiled: What Happens Next for Inequalities in Land-Grant Institutions

*Josie Shaffer I. Introduction Amid partisan turmoil on Capitol Hill, Congress failed to pass the Farm Bill before its September 30th, 2023, deadline.[1] As a result, certain programs will lose their funding and their ability to run their programs, and many farm commodity programs will now rely on outdated laws once the Bill is exhausted.[2]Continue reading “The Farm Bill Spoiled: What Happens Next for Inequalities in Land-Grant Institutions”

“And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?

*Ashli Glatfelter I. Introduction The idea that nature is the “great equalizer” unfortunately seems to have little merit lately.[1] Ideally, clean air, drinking water, and recreational spaces are available to all Americans without discrimination based on race or socioeconomic status.[2] In reality, unequal access to the benefits of these natural resources is another injustice facingContinue reading ““And Justice for All”: Is Environmental Justice Thwarted by the Federal Legislative Process?”