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Nine authors give their analysis of the Barbie movie and the cultural phenomenon surrounding Mattel's new film. Dig deeper ( 34 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 19, 2011
An analysis by Public Campaign reveals that between 2008 and 2010, 30 of America's most profitable companies, including Verizon, Wells Fargo, FedEx, GE and Mattel, spent more money buying influence in Washington than they did paying taxes. (Full list after the jump.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigOct 20, 2011
If you think that what happens in popular culture might have broader societal implications, maybe something more to it than fluff and distraction, we invite you to consider the conversation around Mattel's new Harajuku theme Barbie. If not, well, carry on then. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 11, 2010
They don't come with the full range of accessories to complement their onscreen characters -- eg, cigarettes, cocktails, someone else's dog tags -- but Mattel's new line of "Mad Men" Barbie dolls at least includes a mistress, in the form of a plastic Joan Holloway But Joan's famous assets (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 20, 2010
Before anyone freaks out, let us unequivocally state that we heart the computer geeks. Apparently toymaker Mattel Inc. is hoping that members of its Barbie target market do, too, as the company is debuting its own computer engineer version of the iconic blond doll, complete with a pink laptop and a stylish-yet-nerdy T-shirt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 15, 2007
With the news that Nokia is recalling millions of batteries, on top of the ongoing exploding laptop problem, and Chinese-made products ranging from toothpaste to Barbies sounding alarm bells, we can't help but feel the absence of America's greatest consumer advocate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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