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.
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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.…

Congratulations to the incredible athletes who made it to the women's and men's final four. As we celebrate their accomplishments, we must redouble our commitment to make college sports fairer, safer, and more just — and to empower more young people to succeed in sports & beyond.

New Jersey will always be the epicenter of my world.

As we continue to experience aftershocks be sure to follow local guidance and these safety tips:

Here’s to those who seek to learn from wise people who are grounded, thoughtful, generous of spirit and relentlessly kind.

Over five decades ago they killed a great dreamer, now we must answer the question: “what will become of the dream?”

A powerful reflection from CBS’ Major Garrett on the workers killed when the Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore that everyone should watch.

The tragic deaths of World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza should never have happened. My heart goes out to their loved ones and the entire WCK family. It is vital and urgent that humanitarian assistance flows to people in dire need, and ensuring humanitarian workers can…

PERSEVERE.

They finally grew back!

Farmworkers are a critical part of our society, but we do far too little to ensure they can find work in safe and fair conditions. César Chávez Day is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the cause of these essential workers.

The transgender community is the subject of relentless prejudice and hate. Today I stand with you and proudly observe Transgender Day of Visibility – a day to recognize and celebrate the transgender community.

He has risen! I wish you and your family a blessed and joyous Easter.