Allen Barra / TruthdigJun 1, 2019
Roundly trashed by critics when the gang-themed film debuted in 1979, the cult classic's influences still creep into popular culture today. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
BLANKDec 6, 2013
McDonald's once again displayed its utter ignorance of the lives of its low-wage workers in an online advice column recommending seasonal tipping rates for luxury services And on the same day those workers joined a nationwide walkout protesting poverty wages Yes, Ronald McDonald is a clown, but still . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigOct 15, 2013
Taco Bell's CEO is bragging that his company's wildly popular Doritos Locos Tacos have created thousands of (low-paying) jobs, an example of what he calls, "having a social conscience." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkSep 14, 2013
The U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says food wastage across the world -- totaling 1.3 billion tonnes of food annually -- is the largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions after China and the USA. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
David Sirota / TruthdigJun 18, 2012
With the three meals hitting their caloric max-out point, Yum! Brands has been leading the effort to add a whole new gorging session to America's daily schedule. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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