Ms. Kucinich Goes To Washington with Plant Power

Very rarely do I get excited about D.C. Lobbyists.  Okay, I can't remember ever being excited about any Political Lobby ever...but that changed with the announcement that there is now a Lobby that is comprised of Companies that craft Plant Based Foods. (*NOTE: Not all Companies represented by the Plant Based Foods Association are solely plant-based.  This does not upset me in the least.  I think reducing strain on Environmental Resources, increasing Human health and well-being and reducing the suffering of Animals requires cooperation and inclusion and not fanatical absolutes.)  

This new found representation for Vegetarian/Vegan Companies on Capitol Hill is not only proof that the American Public is adopting more plant/planet-friendly practices in their own lives, but this will also bring even greater visibility to the Plant-Based Lifestyle.

The Plant Based Foods Association will be represented by Elizabeth Kucinich, who has been a longtime champion of plant based diets, as well as, an outspoken advocate of Human and Animal Rights, Health and The Environment.  She is no stranger to Washington politics as she is married to Dennis Kucinich former Congressman and former Presidential Candidate; however, Ms. Kucinich is a powerhouse in her own right commanding the Director position of several policy organizations such as The Center For Food Safety, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and the Rodale Institute.  Ms. Kucinich was also instrumental in the creation of "The Veggie Caucus", which is what the Congressional Staff Vegetarian Association calls itself when its at home.  (She has also produced award winning documentaries related to Food Safety and the Environment.  Elizabeth Kucinich is an all-around bad ass and I have a bit of a girl-crush on her.)

The news of a Plant Based Lobby in Washington is good news, to say the least.  This will insure that companies that strive to provide protein sources alternative to the Big Beef and Dairy Lobby will have a voice in policy making as it pertains to Food Safety, The Environment, Public Health and even policy related to School Lunches.  

While Political Lobbies often have negative connotations, I enthusiastically welcome The Plant Based Food Association and hope to be hearing more about their works in the near future.