Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader begins hunger strike
Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi began a hunger strike inside a prison on Monday, joining other government critics on strike to protest his unjust imprisonment. Tunisian opposition leader condemns military prosecution amid continuing crackdown on dissidents A spokesman for his party, Imed Kemili, told The Associated Press on Monday that Ghannouchi’s strike was aimed at […]
Answering the call to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity
President Biden convened the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in more than 50 years, announcing a bold goal to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity across the country by 2030. We gathered experts from As co-chairs of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, we are committed […]
Senior hunger takes no holiday — Congress must invest more in Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
Most of us have just completed another holiday season, enjoying friends, family, festivals, and vacations. But for too many elderly people there was little to celebrate, as they were unable to rest on an empty stomach. And unless Congress takes action in early 2024, this hardship will continue. Currently, 12 million seniors worry about having […]