Food

The Hysteria Around the Asian Dog Meat Trope
A dog resting on a mat in front of a house.

The Hysteria Around the Asian Dog Meat Trope

The Asian dog meat trope has been used for years to disguise racism and bigotry by portraying Asian people as barbaric and inhumane.

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2400 1870 Andrew Lee
The Origins of “Nominally Indian” Restaurants
A close up of a samosa on a plate with lettuce and red onions.

The Origins of “Nominally Indian” Restaurants

Different South Asian groups actually created the food that many diners reflexively associate with Indian cuisine.

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1920 1280 Team ARD
Question Your Understanding of “Authentic” Food
A person sits by the window inside a restaurant next to the street.

Question Your Understanding of “Authentic” Food

Conversations about authentic food and dining often center white people’s version of authenticity.

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2400 1592 Jami Nakamura Lin
How SNAP Benefits Fall Short for Millions
A woman searches through a rolling shopper tote in the middle of a grocery aisle.

How SNAP Benefits Fall Short for Millions

Despite being a lifeline for millions who would otherwise not be unable to eat, SNAP benefits often keep recipients in a constant cycle of poverty.

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1756 1142 Dominique Stewart
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