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Jan Dutkiewicz

Jan Dutkiewicz

Contributing Writer

Jan Dutkiewicz is an assistant professor in the Department of Social Science and Cultural Studies at the Pratt Institute. He has published widely about food and politics in both academic journals and publications including Vox, the Guardian, Wired, and the New Republic. He is co-writing a book with Gabriel Rosenberg about building a more sustainable and just food system.

Latest articles by Jan Dutkiewicz

The myth of the carnivore caveman
Future Perfect

You are not going to like where our ancestors got their protein.

By Gabriel Rosenberg and Jan Dutkiewicz
Future Perfect
No, your protein powder isn’t poisoning youNo, your protein powder isn’t poisoning you
Future Perfect

The panic over lead in protein powder got the risk totally wrong.

By Jan Dutkiewicz
You’re wrong about PETA
Future Perfect

The nonprofit is a punchline. It’s also forced the world to face factory farming, animal cruelty, and our own hypocrisy.

By Jan Dutkiewicz
How rioting farmers unraveled Europe’s ambitious climate plan
Future Perfect

Road-clogging, manure-dumping farmers reveal the paradox at the heart of EU agriculture.

By Jan Dutkiewicz
Why New York is suing the world’s biggest meat company
Future Perfect

Meat giant JBS said it’ll reach net zero emissions by 2040. LOL.

By Jan Dutkiewicz
Future Perfect
The viral story of a girl and her goat explains how the meat industry indoctrinates childrenThe viral story of a girl and her goat explains how the meat industry indoctrinates children
Future Perfect

The slaughter of Cedar the goat shines a light on the ideology of 4-H.

By Gabriel Rosenberg and Jan Dutkiewicz
Explainers
Yes, plant-based meat is better for the planetYes, plant-based meat is better for the planet
Explainers

The environmental debate over meatless meat, explained.

By Matthew Hayek and Jan Dutkiewicz