The legacy of Slade Gorton, political giant
Gorton has passed away at the age of 92. Politics today continues apace, with the Democratic National Convention taking place via video conference (like everything else these days). And should you be worried about farming? Yes if by land – maybe not if by sea.
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The legacy of Slade Gorton
Slade Gorton was a titan in 20th century Washington state politics. He was attorney general, a state legislator, and a three term United States Senator. He’s died at the age of 92; John Hughes is the author of his biography and the chief historian of the Legacy Washington Project.
DNC delegate
As with basically all of the year 2020, the Democratic National Convention is happening via video call. Ross Reynolds spoke to Joe Biden delegate Chris Stearns. Stearns is an Auburn City Councilor, former Director of Indian Affairs in Bill Clinton’s Department of Energy, and a member of the Navajo Nation.
Tom Philpott, Perilous Bounty
Is American farming collapsing? It might be if we don’t act, says Tom Philpott. His new book is Perilous Bounty: The Looming Collapse of American Farming and How We Can Prevent It.
Jude Isabella on aquaculture
If farming on land is unsustainable, what about the oceans? Jude Isabella is the editor in chief of Hakai Magazine, which has an upcoming special issue about the ins and outs of agriculture.
