David E. Gumpert

David E. Gumpert is coauthor of a memoir about the Holocaust, Inge: A Girl’s Journey Through Nazi Europe. He’s also written extensively about entrepreneurship, the politics of food, and racial upheaval in Chicago.

Jan. 6 Damage

The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection The Uncanny Resemblance of the Beer Hall Putsch and the January 6 Insurrection

If 1920s Germany could punish Hitler for leading a coup attempt, why can’t America go after Trump?

Jan 3, 2022 / David E. Gumpert

Toxic Loans, Tainted Food Toxic Loans, Tainted Food

As financial markets reel from the US financial crisis and tainted Chinese dairy products are sold around the world, we're learning hard lessons on the limits of globalization.

Oct 7, 2008 / Feature / David E. Gumpert

Got Milk? Get Investigated Got Milk? Get Investigated

State and federal authorities are relying on undercover agents to entrap dairy farmers.

May 27, 2008 / Feature / David E. Gumpert

Milk Wars Milk Wars

As struggling dairy farmers seek profits by responding to rising consumer demand for raw milk, regulators are taking a hard line.

Mar 5, 2008 / Feature / David E. Gumpert

USDA Bets the Farm on Animal ID Program USDA Bets the Farm on Animal ID Program

A plan to implant farm animals with electronic tracking tags gives corporate agriculture a monopoly on the future of food, and it has sparked political backlash in rural America.

Dec 14, 2007 / Feature / William Pentland and David E. Gumpert

Old McDonald Had a Farm…and He Got Arrested? Old McDonald Had a Farm…and He Got Arrested?

As consumers increasingly seek out farmers who raise organic and unpasteurized food, suddenly energized regulators claim they want to "protect" us from pathogens and other dangers....

Nov 17, 2007 / Feature / David E. Gumpert

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