It’s simply not right how major chemical companies are actively trying to overturn the will of the people in so many local cities, towns, and states by lobbying Washington to turn a blind eye on the harms these chemicals threat to our health.

Join me and others in this fight.…

It’s my birthday, so please forgive me as I indulge in a dad joke.

If we lose bees, we lose humans. It’s as simple as that. And right now the leading cause for the decline in pollinator populations is the use of herbicides and pesticides. We must be vigilant in our fight to keep unnecessary chemicals out of our fields and off of our foods.

I am glad to see this misguided decision righted.

Now I can go back to just being frustrated that USC has another Heisman winner.

I am heartbroken by the loss of my friend, Donald Payne, Jr. It was an honor to serve Newark and our nation alongside him for nearly 20 years. His dedication to serving others, his deep human decency, and his love of people is a legacy that will last well beyond his passing.

Chag Sameach! I wish you a joyous and meaningful Passover!

75 percent of Americans live in a state with either adult-use or medical cannabis programs. States have proven that we can create a legal and safe cannabis industry.

We must take action at the federal level and prioritize restoring justice to communities harmed by prohibition.

Our lack of collective action to protect young people after the shooting at Columbine High School, and in the 25 years since, is a tragic policy failure. I remain committed to passing common sense gun safety measures.

My heart is with the entire community as they mark today’s…

Chlorpyrifos is an incredibly harmful chemical that we spray on foods in the United States. In fact, it’s so harmful that the EU, Canada, and other countries have banned it because it has been definitively proven to harm children’s brains, even in trace amounts.

A few months ago…

A civil war in Sudan that started one year ago has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions of people.

In March, I led a Congressional delegation to the Chad - Sudan border and visited a large and growing refugee camp. We witnessed the enormity of the crisis…

Food Inc. 2, out now, showcases how the odds are stacked against Americans. Together we can build a fair and just food system for all.

An eclipse is rare.
Human kindness and service are not.

A look back on FOOD, INC. highlighting the disparity of food costs.

Only 7 % of our agricultural subsidies go to the fruits and vegetables doctors and nutritionists tell us we need as the main part of a healthy diet. The lion share of our agricultural subsidies go to the…

Happy birthday to my brother Cary. I often call him 'The Better Booker.'

He is a prince of a man and has been often in my life like a third parent, a source of wisdom and guidance and unconditional love.

And, very importantly, we have had a lot of fun over the years.

Thank…

Please join me and @TimKaine for this virtual and free conversation. Tim is an incredible partner for progress and I so valued this discussion on life, politics, and service.
92ny.org/event/newmark/…

We had a great eclipse here on the farm! — Sharla

For a star to be born, there is one thing that must happen: a gaseous nebula must collapse.

So collapse. Crumble. This is not your destruction. This is your birth.
-Zoe Skylar

The first eclipse I ever experienced was when I was really young. So I asked my dad, 'can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?'

He told me: 'no sun.'

A gentle reminder…

We have a massive corporate concentration problem that is transforming our food system for the worse. It is driving independent farmers and ranchers out of business; hurting workers and consumers and large scale factory farming is hurting our environment and is cruel to animals.…