Natasha is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an Urban Studies degree. A native Philadelphian, she recently moved to San Francisco to experience the West Coast and gain a new perspective. Natasha is committed to social and environmental justice, and enjoys writing about urban environments. Down the road Natasha plans on pursuing a degree in city planning and working to improve slum conditions in the developing world.
As layoffs and home foreclosures continue, many Americans are experiencing hunger for the first time. Though the issue of hunger is often associated with developing countries, food bank demand in the US increased by 30% in 2008 from the previous year.
One in four New Yorkers is obese, and soda is America’s hottest scapegoat. New York City may implement an 18 percent sales tax on soda and sugary drinks in the name of reducing obesity and raising money for health programs. This proposal has sparked debate about the the efficacy of the tax and the potential …
