Posts Tagged ‘abstract’

The Cunning Tyranny of Abstract Notions of the “Common Good”

While I come from what might be called the traditional left, or what today can perhaps be called the RFK, Jr left, I have always been very interested in reading thinkers from other schools of political thought, especially libertarians. This, owing to their generalized disdain for war and empire, their fierce belief in the need […]

If Big Food has it’s way Carrageenan will remain in organic food

     Removal of Carcinogenic Substance Uncertain Due to Industry Lobbying The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety of more than 9,000 food additives used in conventional foods, a number that former Deputy Commissioner Taylor admits is beyond their capacity. Evaluating the continued use of food additives in organic food, however, is the responsibility of […]

WHO: Iran must raise Tobacco tax as per FCTC

A visiting delegation from the World Health Organization headed by Dr. Vera Luiza da Costa e Silva, head of WHO’s secretariat of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), held a meeting with Iranian officials from competent organizations on Sunday. The meeting, at the Health Ministry, centered on Iran’s performance in terms of tobacco control. Officials […]

Swedish jockey stands by decision to eat her beloved horse

Helena Ståhl was advised to put down the horse by vets after the mare was severely injured. Ståhl told Swedish news site The Local that she felt there was no other alternative as the “meat industry is going in the wrong direction”, and it was important to her to consume an animal “that had a […]

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