The Power of the People Saves Pollan!

This just in from Food Democracy Now!

Congratulations & Thank You!

We just got off the phone with the Washington State University’s President’s office and congratulated them on the decision to reinstate Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, as part of their Common Reading Program.

Within hours of sending out our alert, we received the good news from a supporter named Lynn:

“The power of numbers! By the time I called, 3:21 Pacific, the president's office told me that they've gotten so many calls about this and, thanks to a generous donation by an alumni, the program and the book has been reinstated. Food Democracy Now! rocks!”

While we appreciate that sentiment, we’d also like to give credit where credit is due.

We understand that food safety lawyer Bill Marler, a WSU alum and former Regents of the university, had a conversation with President Elson Floyd about the reading program this afternoon and offered to pay for Michael Pollan’s trip as well as pay for the full cost to cover the Common Reading Program.

Food Democracy Now! wants to thank Mr. Marler for his extremely generous support on this issue and also everyone who responded to this alert. Three cheers for Pollan, Marler and WSU!

This is a testament to what we can accomplish when we all work together.

Thanks so much for your continued support.

Sustainably Yours,
Dave


Food Democracy Now!
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Sources:
WSU Will Restore Common Reading Program - Wednesday, May 27, 2009

http://www.wsunews.wsu.edu/pages/publications.asp?Action=Detail&PublicationID=14626&PageID=84&ReferrerCode=%2Fcntrf%2Fchoyvpngvbaf.nfc