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AW Film Nights

Feb 5th, 2010 | By Ashley Marie | Category: Agra Watch Blog Posts

AGRA Watch’s first film night is Sunday, Feb. 7th, 5 – 8pm at Bobby Righi’s houseĀ (please RSVP to agrawatch@seattleglobaljustice.org for directions and address).
About the film: “A Thousand Suns” tells the story of the Gamo Highlands of the African Rift Valley and the unique worldview held by the people of the region. This isolated area has [...]



Presidential Candidates on Agriculture, Trade, and Development

Oct 31st, 2008 | By Ashley Marie | Category: Trade Justice Blog Posts

Unedited version of an article in CAGJ’s November Newsletter, compiled by Ashley Fent. Please note that CAGJ does not endorse any presidential candidate. Speaking as an individual, it is my opinion that neither of the two dominant parties plans a progressive overhaul of the system-rather, both McCain and Obama have interests that often inform their [...]



AGRA Watch Letter to Scientific American

Sep 29th, 2008 | By Ashley Marie | Category: Agra Watch Blog Posts

Read AGRA Watch’s letter to Scientific American, in response to their article, “Food Shortage Aid Should Start with Lessons in Agriculture.” Please check back to see if they publish it!

Editors:
In regards to your article “Food Shortage Aid Should Start with Lessons in Agriculture.” [Aug 2008], isn’t it time that groups in wealthy developed countries stopped [...]