Brett Heinz
Policy Researcher & Writer
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Despite being the world’s biggest historical polluter, the U.S. continues to retreat from global climate cooperation efforts.
The Trump administration and Congress are moving to reverse progress on climate change. We must act now to protect our planet’s future.
The next Farm Bill could help more SNAP participants afford fruits and vegetables and benefit local farmers.
So, what happened? On inflation, Joe Biden, third parties, racial realignment, and "Never Trump" Republicans.
As Congress debates the next Farm Bill, we must ensure it reduces hunger, addresses climate change, and benefits communities, not corporations.
About
Brett Heinz is a political researcher and writer based in Washington, DC, with a focus on economic justice, political inequality, and US foreign policy. He currently works on economic and environmental policy, both domestic and international, at the American Friends Service Committee. He previously researched national security and political influence campaigns at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, as well as US-Latin America relations and international economics at the Center for Economic and Policy Research.
Brett was born and raised in North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master's degree in Public Policy from American University.
Twitter: @brtthnz
Contact: brettheinz2@gmail.com
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