Articles by Philip Bump

Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.

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Romney opposes key support to wind industry, opposes Obama not helping wind industry

The presidential candidate strongly opposes a wind tax credit as well as the layoffs that result from expiration of that wind tax credit.

Philip Bump Politics
Study on GMO corn requires a non-GMO grain of salt

Yes, the study showing negative health effects in rats that ate GMO corn sounds frightening. But that's why you might want to be skeptical.

Philip Bump Food and Agriculture
Americans are eating so many friggin’ avocados these days

Consumption of avocados went up 30 percent in the first half of 2012. What's up with all the avocados, y'all?

Philip Bump Food and Agriculture
Low-income smokers in New York drop 25 percent of their income on cigarettes

Almost 40 percent of cigarette taxes collected in New York come from those earning $30,000 a year or less.

Philip Bump Culture