Key Takeaways News in Brief Can Cauliflower Be ‘Rice’? Some States Say No. New state measures are targeting riced vegetable products to protect the rice industry. Emily Moon
Social Justice Africa Needs a New Approach in Its Battle Against Hunger The initiatives of the Green Revolution served a purpose, but it's past time to update them for a new era. Calestous Juma
News in Brief Can Avocado Fans Have Their Fruit and Eat It Too? Reports are circulating that America’s avocado obsession is driving deforestation in Mexico. But are food trends in rich countries really a threat to the developing world? Kate Wheeling
Environment Redesigning Crops for the 21st Century The world needs to double its food supply, and scientists have proposed a major genetic engineering program to make it happen. Michael White
Social Justice What’s So Bad About the Paleo Diet? Meet Arthur Haines, the neo-aboriginal Mainer who is turning paleo fantasy into optimistic reality. James McWilliams
Social Justice What Does Your Local Food Environment Say About Your Waistline? Not much, according to a new study. James McWilliams
Social Justice A Begrudging Hat Tip to the Foodie Is an adventurous eater also a healthier one? Max Ufberg
Social Justice The American Diner at Age 143 The definitions and décor may change, but the diner remains our home, even when we've forgotten where home is. Max Ufberg
Social Justice When the Press Puts Private Decisions About Pregnancy and Parenting Up for Public Debate, Women Lose Reporters should go easy on the sanctimony and fear mongering as they frame articles on pregnancy and childrearing. Alana Massey