Darby Minow Smith

Darby Minow Smith is Grist's managing editor. Follow her on Twitter.

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2017 Obsessions

In 2017, I spent a lot of time thinking about ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.’
XL decision

Nebraska gives the green light to Keystone XL — with a twist.
Late Capitalism

Whole Foods eggs get cheaper on Monday, thanks to Amazon.
Cover Story

Online startup Crowd Cow wants to disrupt the meat market. The stakes have never been higher.
chard fought battle

More peas or less Pepsi? Researchers compare how food policies could save lives.
Mini-Docs

Turns out community gardening might be pretty good rehab
Video

Watch us explain why your $8 shirt is a huge problem
Food

This rancher says the Bundys are idiots — but he too is worried about losing access to public land
Venisons and daughters

Meat is never simple when it’s the family business