On The Road with HeadCount and Magic Hat’s Participation Tour

By Ethan Thorpe on November 6, 2012

It was 4 a.m. when Jane and I hit the road in NYC for HeadCount and Magic Hat’s Participation Tour. Not only had we each gotten less than four hours of sleep that night, we were both still recovering from the chaotic post-Hurricane Sandy week behind us. Still, we weren’t tired. Who couldn’t be excited…

Food & Farm Policy Issue Update: How the Candidates View Food

By Ryan Abramow on November 3, 2012

With the presidential election upon us, we are back with another update on food and farm policy. These issues seem to get cast aside by the mainstream media, so I am here to help you make an informed and educated decision before you head to the polls.

Education Issue Update: School ‘n’ the Candidates

By Hallie Schreiber on November 2, 2012

Education is high on the young voters agenda. Where they’ve been, where they’re going, and how much it’s going to cost to get there. In order to make the right vote for you, it must be an informed vote. Here’s some info that might help.

Personal Liberty Issue Update: How the Candidates Define Liberty

By Ethan Thorpe on

You’ll often hear the words “freedom” and “liberty” thrown around in the Presidential campaign. What those words mean to each candidate, though, differs greatly. Here’s a quick look.

Sustainability & Climate Change Issue Update: The Candidates on Drilling and “Clean Energy”

By Nicole Parisi-Smith on

Wondering where President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney stand on energy and environmental issues? We’ll attempt to break it down for you.

Gulf Coast Recovery Issue Update: The Presidential Candidates and the Gulf Coast

By Sam DArcangelo on

Let’s see what the candidates have said, and done, about Gulf Coast recovery and offshore drilling in the Gulf. (Spoiler alert… not much).

Remember Climate Change?

By Ethan Thorpe on November 1, 2012

“Climate Change” was not mentioned one single time in the Presidential Debates. Neither was “global warming.” Out of about four and a half hours and roughly 50,000 words, neither of those terms appeared even once. Yep, “Big Bird” was mentioned more than climate change.

Participation Tour To Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

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The HeadCount Participation Tour has taken on a new dimension – as a benefit for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Wetlands Founder Larry Bloch: 1953 – 2012

By Jake Szufnarowski on October 29, 2012

Larry Bloch, founder of the legendary music and activism mecca The Wetlands Preserve, passed away this week. Here are reflections from one of the many lives he touched.

Michael Pollan is asking Californians to Vote for the Dinner Party

By Ryan Abramow on October 25, 2012

Think food should be the main thing on the political table? Michael Pollan does.