It's no surprise that we're shocked -- a Trump Presidency seemed unthinkable a month ago.
The question for all of us in the global food movement is what do we do now?
No matter where you live in the world, what happened last night in the United States impacts you -- and the future of food.
How can we now come together and mobilize to build a more economically and environmentally sustainable and socially just food system?
Food Tank wants to know your ideas, your questions, and what worries -- or what excites -- you the most about the next four years.
Tell us what you think Food Tank should be focusing on.
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*** Wednesday, November 9, 2016 ***
National Education Association president available for post-election reaction
Hillary Clinton Superdelegate Lily Eskelsen García available to talk presidential, down ballot election results and election’s impact on students, working families
NEW YORK — As the countdown is underway when the first election results come in, the National Education Association, the nation’s largest labor union with 3 million members, is crediting its strategic communications and voter mobilization operations with helping Hillary Clinton secure a victory tonight.
Of NEA’s 3 million members, 76 percent are women. The majority of NEA members are college educated (many with advanced degrees) and reside in the suburbs and exurbs. NEA members not only live in every state, but they also reside in every congressional district. One particular voting bloc, college educated white women, voted for Mitt Romney by a 6-point margin in 2012. NEA’s ability to mobilize its members has had a major impact on reversing this outcome in Clinton’s favor.
The reversal comes in part from NEA’s robust political program and an unmatched ground game in NEA’s “Educators for Hillary” member engagement campaign, which both have led the organization to set records with its get-out-the-vote efforts this presidential election cycle. Preliminary figures show more than 64,418 NEA members volunteered for the “Educators for Hillary” campaign, which represents seven times the number of NEA members who volunteered in the previous 2012 presidential campaign cycle. NEA members completed approximately 144,941 volunteer phone banking, canvassing or voter registration shifts, which resulted in 885,652 door knocks and more than 3.3 million phone calls. These numbers will increase as additional data from the field is reported. Leading up to Election Day, NEA launched a digital and direct mail GOTV blitz in 17 battleground states targeting NEA members identified as college-educated women, Latinos and millennials.
The 2016 presidential campaign also marks the longest-ever campaign in which NEA has engaged. The presidential recommendation process began in earnest in early 2015, with candidate questionnaires and interviews in June of that year, culminating in NEA’s recommendation in October 2015, which came at a critical time in Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. After an extended and hard-fought primary, NEA prepared and mobilized its resources for the general election and to leave a lasting footprint on the 2016 election from the White House to State Houses across the country.
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The 2016/17 M.A.X. Pass is perfect for skiers and snowboarders looking to get the most North America has to offer, and is now even better with seventeen amazing new mountains for the 16/17 season.
Now with the additions of Stevens Pass Ski Resort, Fernie Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort, Nakiska Ski Resort, Mont Saint Anne, Stoneham, Alyeska, Buck Hill, Crested Butte, Eldora, Mountain Creek, Mountain High, Mount Sunapee, Okemo, Solitude and Wachusett Mountain, you now have access to 39 mountains, giving you even more freedom to visit your local favorites and to take that big trip you’ve always wanted. Or buy the M.A.X. Pass Add-on, available with the purchase of a qualifying pass, and get access to the same mountains. M.A.X.ify your season with the M.A.X. Pass or M.A.X. Pass Add-on for only the cost of a handful of lift tickets.
Last night, voters all across the country shocked the political and media establishments. America’s message was simple: we are tired of corrupt insider dealing in Washington and the self-serving nature of the establishment political class.
This didn’t happen by chance. Millions of Americans found a reason to engage in the political process. Whether it was opposition to massive unconstitutional government, desire to drain the corrupt swamp, or an earnest desire to see a stronger, more prosperous America, Americans rallied around Donald J. Trump.
The conservative movement -- from those that fought for Reagan to those that helped found the Tea Party -- has played an important role and will continue to play an important role in the months and years to come. Together, we will be the anchor for the policies and ideas that will shape the priorities that the Trump Administration will pursue.
We will do our part. Heritage Action will continue to support and amplify conservative policies that better the lives of each and every American. And as we have done for the last six years, we oppose policies that cater to the well-connected or expand the federal government’s role in civil society. Together, we will help raise the voices of our 16,500 Sentinels and over 500,000 activists to ensure campaign promises are not simply discarded after the votes are counted.
Last night, America demanded change, they demanded a change to the status quo and today we woke up to a new America ready to put our nation back on track and restore us to greatness.
It’s a new day in America -- we look forward to leading it with you.
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Support Nuzzles & Co. Pet Rescue and Treat Your
Best Friend to an Orthopedic Dog Bed During National #BedWeek
PARK CITY, UT. (November 8, 2016) — Nuzzles & Co. Pet Rescue and Adoption – non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill organization located in Summit County, Utah – has announced that it will be participating in #BedWeek, an exciting promotion that allows dog lovers to support local shelters while giving their furry friends a premium, orthopedic dog bed from Big Barker.
Coinciding with National Shelter Appreciation Week, the #BedWeek promotion is running through Saturday, November 12. During #Bed Week, Big Barker will donate $63.17 Nuzzles & Co. Pet Rescue and Adoption for every bed purchased through this specific URL: https://bedweek.bigbarker.com/nuzzles.
“We are very fortunate to participate in this promotion with Big Barker Beds. These are high quality beds that will make your pet happy and we can stand behind any product that makes our dogs’ lives better. We are also grateful for their support,” said Kathleen Toth, President, Nuzzles & Co. Pet Rescue and Adoption. “We have to raise funds to keep our doors open and to keep saving lives. Animal rescue is expensive. But, it is so worth it and we save lives. Thank you to everyone for your support of this promotion. The animals thank you too!”
Big Barker beds are high quality, orthopedic comfort/support mattresses designed to alleviate joint pain and promote a higher quality of life for dogs. The made-in-America beds feature a removable, machine-washable cover and a 10-year warranty. Big Barker also offers free shipping and returns.
"In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, we wanted to do something to give back to shelters who work so hard to help animals and ask for so little in return," said Eric Shannon, Big Barker founder and president. "We're teaming up with over 90 shelters across the country, and we hope that #BedWeek will help them continue to do their amazing work."
Anyone interested in supporting Nuzzles & Co. Pet Rescue and Adoption by purchasing a Big Barker bed can do so at https://bedweek.bigbarker.com/nuzzles.
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POW/MIA Ceremony
In Partnership with
Rolling Thunder NC Chapter #1
Flag Retirement Ceremony
In Partnership with
Cub Scout Pack 745, Boy Scouts of America
Friday, November 11, 2016,
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
POW/MIA Ceremony starts at 5 p.m.
located in the Reflection Garden.
Flag Retirement starts at 6:00 p.m.
In case of inclement weather:
The ceremony will be held in the Yarborough-Bank Theater in the museum.
The Flag Retirement is an outside all weather event.
Missing Man Table
Join us for the annual POW/MIA ceremony. A ceremony hosted by the ASOM Foundation and Rolling Thunder Chapter 1, North Carolina.
Rolling Thunder will present the missing man table to honor and memorialize Prisoners of War, those still missing and the Fallen.
Following the POW/MIA Ceremony Cub Scout Pack #745 of the Boy Scouts of America will perform a Flag Retirement Ceremony. This ceremony authorized by Congress is a powerful reminder of what the United States Flag stands for.
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