January-February 1999

Community Food Security What you'll find in the combined January-February 1999 issue of The Witness: Editor's note: Community food security: just food by Ann E. Cox Sacred meals, everyday meals by Peter Mann Consolidated cornucopia: how corporate food is ploughing small farmers into the ground by Christopher Cook The community food security movement by Laura M. McCullough Sidebar: CFS and anti-hunger advocacy by Mike Hamm Community food security in practice by Rachel Brahinsky Sidebar: From the ground up: saving the black farmer by David Hacker Sidebar: Tohono O'odham community food system by Tohono O'odham Community Action Sidebar: San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners Sidebar: Just Food in New York City Organizing farmworkers by The Farm Labor Organizing Committee Healthy farms, healthy kids by Michelle Mascarenhas and Robert Gottleib Vital Signs January-February 1999's Vital Signs is an interview with Bishop Barbara Harris on the tenth anniversary of her consecration. This is what's you'll find in every issue: Letters ~ You'll find a sample of what our readers say here. Editors' reflection ~ The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme. Poetry ~ From the light-hearted to the spirit-shaking, we bring you the best. Short Takes ~ Our quick looks at everything from music to current events. Keeping Watch ~ A spotlight on critical issues in the world that deserve your notice. Reviews ~ Books, movies, music: What's worth your time. The Quick and the Dead ~ Interviews with of some of the world's interesting people. If you'd like to read more articles addressing theological concerns and critiquing social issues from a faith perspective, subscribe. It's still easier to have a cup of coffee or tea with a paper publication!