Tag: New York Times
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FiredUp: Understanding the complicated system of GMOs will require many conversations
On a topic such as genetically modified organisms, with vast interconnections into so many locations and areas of study, it’s impossible for any one person to see the whole picture. More voices—including some rural ones—can help us get better information and make better decisions.
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FiredUp: Should the future of journalism include advocacy?
The recent conversation between Bill Keller and Glenn Greenwald on the standards that journalists should live by is relevant to the work that we do at Dakotafire.
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FiredUp: Why rural is not just relevant but vital to our future
What’s the best balance of urban and rural for the healthiest society? What is our argument for keeping our rural places strong and vital?
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FiredUp: Crop insurance subsidy takes the risk out of a poor business decision
High crop prices are inducing farmers to look at all the land under their management—even the corners that they never thought worthwhile before—for another spot to plant corn or soybeans. Crop insurance subsidies take the risk out of planting in poor ground.