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Amanda Karls

@AmandaKarls

St. Paul snippets and food justice musings, plus a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Views are my own.

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After fundraiser where we heard VP Mondale speak, my husband and I knew if we had another boy, he would need to be called “Fritz.” Mondale was a civil rights advocate, a fierce Minnesotan, and the first major party candidate to ask a woman to be his VP.
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The executive orders are nowhere near enough to address the challenges facing American families. Congress must step up and increase support of food assistance & nutrition, school meals in the next relief package

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There is still time to comment on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report before new guidelines are published. statnews.com/2020/08/03/bla…

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Food systems are not ‘broken’, they are working as designed- so change their design (purpose, rules, economics): The US food system is killing Americans (Opinion) - CNN cnn.com/2020/08/02/opi…

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On Aug 5, join our small group discussions on different aspects of the and policy tools used to address major shocks to local . This is a follow-up to our May webinar in a new format. Join us! mitchellhamline.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Amanda Karls Anne Palmer

On Aug 5, join our small group discussions on different aspects of the #planning and policy tools used to address major shocks to local #FoodSystems. This is a follow-up to our May webinar in a new format. Join us! mitchellhamline.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #COVID19 @AmandaKarls @PalmerAnneM
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Today, House Education and Labor Chairman Rep. Bobby Scott has introduced the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act to provide universal free school meals for all children enrolled in school during the 2020-21 school year.

Today, House Education and Labor Chairman @BobbyScott has introduced the Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act to provide universal free school meals for all children enrolled in school during the 2020-21 school year.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is not slowing down anytime soon. The Senate needs to pass a relief package that will serve our communities by investing in expansion and for kids. Contact your Senator today: ow.ly/9Id350AMM0q

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allotments will increase in in FY2021, but only to reflect rising food costs, as required by federal law. The allotments remain far too low to keep our communities nourished, especially as millions lose jobs. fns.usda.gov/news-item/fns-…

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SDNY Court bars Feds from using ‘Public Charge’ rule during the , taking action where ⁦⁦Scotus⁩ did not. Where it applies, this is a win for immigrants who need , medical care and other benefits to stay healthy. law.com/newyorklawjour…

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Hey, this is cool! New highlights food of Great Lakes peoples and its available for FREE! The sumac has my name all over it. greatlakesecho.org/2020/07/29/new…

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Calling all hunger relief advocates, municipal policymakers & public health allies. Join me Thursday for this free @VermontLawSchool lecture to learn about how cities and counties can keep communities fed during the pandemic.

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