NOT SHOCKED: Five States With the Worst Food Insecurity (hunger) are “Right-to-Work” States

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http://wepartypatriots.com/wp/2013/10/02/not-shocked-five-states-with-the-worst-food-insecurity-are-right-to-work-states/

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research (USDAER) provides details on our growing trend of food (in)security. Currently, an estimated 14.5 American households are having difficulties providing enough food for their families. In 7 million homes a family member has skipped meals because money was tight. A look at the five states where food insecurity is a problem (North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi) reveals several common threads.

These states are among the nation’s poorest, which is a major factor in their inability to provide nutritious food. These states also share “Right-to-Work” status. As has been documented, union density is intimately linked to middle class strength and higher wages blunt the impact of income inequality.

All five of the aforementioned states also voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election and four of the five have Republican Governors. Arkansas’ Mike Beebe is the exception.

These states also have the highest levels of obesity because low quality food, even when not abundant, is a major factor in poor health.

FULL story at link.

About the Author: Chaz Bolte
Chaz Bolte is a native of Pittsburgh, PA where he attended Slippery Rock University. He currently contributes to WePartyPatriots, Addicting Info, Secret Party Room, and Football Nation. You can follow him on Twitter @ChazBolte

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