There has been a lot of conversation recently about food policy in America. Whole milk is back in schools. Farmers receive government support when prices fall. Families continue to rely on food assistance to get through the month. At first glance, these topics can feel separate. They are not. Together, they tell a much bigger story about who our policies protect, where those protections are strongest, and how geography quietly shapes economic equity in the United States. Let’

January marks the annual awareness month dedicated to global advocacy to combat trafficking in persons. This period serves as a focal point for national and international stakeholders to convene, assess yearly progress, and evaluate performance measures aimed at dismantling human trafficking and organized crime. Throughout the month, policymakers—often in coordination with local non-governmental organizations—issue memoranda, draft legislation, and policy proposals to identif