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When examining America's prisons, it's easy to see how the food system plays a major role in an institution that is ripe with dysfunction and systemic problems. We must continue to act to improve the lives of individuals most marginalized in the food system in order to create a more equitable food system for us all.

Disasters, by their very nature, are unpredictable, and will always challenge our lives and communities. But through our heroes -- our volunteers -- the Red Cross will always be there to prepare, protect, respond, and rebuild. After all, that's what heroes do.

I'm slowly falling in love with you. However, I've only been here a week. I can't proclaim my love with a beaming heart so fast, that would be impolite to the social norms of the day.