The Illusion of “Cheap” in America Americans are told they’re winning at the checkout line. Lower prices. Bigger portions. Endless options. But nothing in Washington comes without a cost. What looks cheap upfront is paid for later—in hospital bills, in chronic disease, in taxes, and in a system that keeps expanding while outcomes decline. The truth is simple: we are not saving money. We are shifting the cost. And we are paying dearly for it. How Policy Quietly Shapes Your Plate This didn’t happen by accident. Federal farm policy heavily subsidizes crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat. These aren’t inherently bad—but they’ve become the foundation of ultra-processed foods because they’re cheap, abundant, and easy to manipulate. That matters. Because when…
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