The Elitism of RFK Jr. and MAHA
Recently I was discussing the looniness of RFK Jr. with my mother. At one point in the conversation, she said despite all his anti-scientific, anti-vaccine nonsense, there is one thing he is doing right. He is working to remove all the chemicals from food and encourage Americans from eating so much ultra-processed foods. The internet memes love to tell us, we shouldn't shun the man's message because we don't like him personally. He's doing us some good, isn't he? I have to disagree. His message is all wrong. His mission will fail. It is elitist and completely ignores the needs of lower-income Americans. " But Rachel ," you protest. " You are being hypocritical. You are the one who shops at the farmers' market first when she food shops. You are the one who insists on eating mostly home-cooked meals and brown bags her lunches. You are an 'ingredient household.'" Yes. I do all that. I admit it. I prioritize home cooked meals with fresh ...