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Healthier food and communities, protection of genetic diversity, lower taxes, a richer local economy..There are countless reasons to support micro-farmers and urban homesteaders who provide local food. Here is a condensed list put together by Vern Grubinger, vegetable and berry specialist at University of Vermont Extension, of why buying local food is a smart move. 1)  Locally grown food tastes and looks better. The crops are picked at their peak, and farmstead products like cheeses and are han

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released today gives new insight into employment numbers, state by state, for the month of June. Compared to the month before, unemployment has increased in 27 states. Meanwhile, 11 states, as well as the District of Columbia, reported a decrease in unemployment in June compared to May. 12 other states reported no change. Looking more long-term, 47 states have reported a decrease in unemployment rates when compared to a year ago. The report is bad news for New Yo

The Green Party of the United States held its Presidential Nominating Convention in Baltimore, Maryland last weekend. The first two days of the conventions had workshops ranging from "Youth Outreach" to "Building Community". Along with the workshops, the Green National Committee held a meeting to hear standing committee reports. The Green Party had international guests from Canada, Germany, and New Zealand, in order to strengthen the international relationship. Saturday was nomination day. Thro

Governor Rick Perry of Texas joins a list of growing states who say they will refuse to implement Medicaid expansion in their states. The one-time presidential hopeful stated yesterday, “If anyone was in doubt, we in Texas have no intention to implement so-called state exchanges or to expand Medicaid under Obamacare.” Gov. Rick Perry’s decision makes Texas the sixth state to opt out of Medicaid expansion so far. Texas joins Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Wisconsin in using

On April 6, 1992, the first major league game was played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, ushering in a new era for Baltimore and its beloved O’s. From the day it opened through Sunday’s game with the Nationals, 45,894,621 people have seen the O’s play at Camden. But the joy and triumph of that historic moment wasn’t Baltimore’s or Maryland’s alone, but one belonging to all of baseball – America’s Game. The creation of Oriole Park at Camden Yards would initiate a revolution in retro-ballparks,

Last week, IVN commented on a lawsuit brought by alleged delegates to the Republican National Convention. The Republican National Committee, while stating that suit was frivolous at the same time organized all the named defendants into a united defense against this litigation. There is no indication yet that the complaint in the action was served on any defendant or that the RNC has voluntarily appeared and moved to take any pretrial actions. What is clear: Ron Paul's delegate count continues to

Following the controversies surrounding the presidential election of 2000, in which George W. Bush lost the popular vote but won the presidency, there was renewed interest in reforming the Electoral College system. That interest has held steady over the course of the last decade. In a Gallup survey from late last year, 62% of those polled said they would prefer that the president be elected by a direct popular vote rather than via the indirect system characteristic of the Electoral College. The

UPDATE (12:39pm): In a 52 to 47 vote, the Senate defeated the Paycheck Fairness Act, with politicians voting primarily along party lines. Senate Republicans voted against the measure, while Democrats spoke to the need of the legislation in the hour before the vote. Democratic aids note: President Obama’s reelection campaign and Senate Democrats intend to use the bill’s failure as part of an ongoing push to paint congressional Republicans as hostile to women’s interests. Republican presidentia

The much-anticipated May jobs report revealed disappointing news. While 69,000 jobs were created, the unemployment rate inched up from 8.1% to 8.2%. The reaction from Democrats and Republicans has been predictable. Maryland Democratic congressman Chris Van Hollen chastised Jeb Bush at a House hearing for never challenging his brother's administration on economic policy while presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney read the tea leaves to say, "It is now clear to everyone that Pre

Stories we're following from around the web... SLATE - Gay Marriage Challenged in MD Maryland Conservatives have collected double the required 55,000+ signatures required to put an anti-gay marriage referendum on their November ballot. MD legislators had passed a law that would have allowed gay marriage in the state beginning in 2013. LA Times - TX Republican Senate Primary Needs Run-Off Neither Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Tea Party Member Ted Cruz gather a majority of votes in yesterday’s primary