“…but rather by the appropriation, colonization, and intensification of use in lands inhabited and used by prior societies.”

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

This is directly contradicted by established ecologist Erle Ellis and colleagues: “With rare exceptions, current biodiversity losses are caused not by human conversion or degradation of untouched ecosystems…”

That's very kind, Andrew!!!!!

You should be at the top of any list that offers insight into how to organize a society around more just food and agriculture systems, and it is a mighty long list of people who ought to be listened to

With apologies to George Santayana, those who ignore history are bound to be fucking idiots.

"reduces the federal budget deficit by over $10,000". manhattan.institute/article/the-....

They have a number of caveats and language I consider dehumanizing. But their topline conclusion is what it is.

And of course, previous eras said this about Catholics, Italians, the Irish, etc. etc.

I reeaaaaally don't think they want to get in a pissing match on who produces most value to the country. Even conservative sources say that the net effect of "the average new immigrant (lawful or unlawful)" is "a positive fiscal impact" and...

In fact, a key concern is basic safety issues & how to hold companies accountable for their marketing & lobbying practices. There are a lot of conflicts of interest in formula regulation @by-cjewett.bsky.social showed: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...