Organizing Walmart: Why Austerity Economics Hurts Low-Wage Workers the Most

Robert Reich / Truthdig Dec 2, 2012 What does the drama in Washington over the “fiscal cliff” have to do with strikes and work stoppages among America’s lowest-paid workers at Walmart, McDonald’s, Burger King and Domino’s Pizza? Everything.What does the drama in Washington over the “fiscal cliff” have to do with strikes and work stoppages among America’s lowest-paid workers? Everything. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

World Hunger

Larry Wright, Cagle Cartoons, The Detroit News Oct 9, 2012 Dig deeper

Beef With Red Meat

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune Mar 14, 2012 Dig deeper

Time to Crack Down on Child-Focused Ads

David Sirota / Truthdig May 27, 2011 Is Snoop Dogg the new Joe Camel? Is Ronald McDonald? What about Facebook -- has that website become synonymous with an infamous tobacco industry cartoon that preyed on unsuspecting kids? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

McDonald’s Health Care

Mike Lester, Cagle Cartoons, The Rome News-Tribune Oct 2, 2010 Dig deeper

French McDonald’s Is Too Gay for Bill O’Reilly

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2010 Al-Qaida is to Bill O'Reilly what Nazis are to Glenn Beck. That is to say it's his favorite smear for things he doesn't like. In this instance, a heartwarming (warning) commercial for McDonald's in France (danger) aimed at gays (RED ALERT!). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Larry’s List: Irish Atheist Edition

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2010 Ireland's atheists are battling a blasphemy law while the year of gay China is moving forward. And you won't believe what you've been eating. These stories and more on today's list. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: Baron Von Moneypants

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2008 Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's proposed bailout carries a price tag of $700 billion, a staggering figure that CNN has helpfully translated into terms that every American can understand by consulting the McDonald's (apple) pie chart. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Starbucks Loses to McDonald’s in Coffee Smackdown

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2007 A recent taste test conducted by Consumer Reports found McDonald's coffee to be flawless, while Starbucks' offering was "burnt and bitter enough to make your eyes water instead of open." The coffee giant responded with a nondenial denial: "Choosing a brand of coffee is a personal decision, as taste is subjective." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )