Down on the Clown
Raj PatelChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodIt was a seminal moment. For the first time, breaking all convention, Ronald turned to the TV cameras and addressed himself to his viewers directly. It had...
View ArticleWhy the Happy Meal is a crime — and not just a culinary one
Corporate Accountability InternationalChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodWhen it comes to food, everybody’s got an opinion. Same goes for parenting. Mix the two together and you’ve got the makings of...
View ArticleWho Put McDonald’s in Charge of Kids’ Health?
Corporate Accountability InternationalChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodWhen McDonald’s sneezes, the media jumps. Such was the case yesterday when the company announced it was giving the Happy Meal...
View ArticleKicking McDonald's out: the hospitals getting serious about food
Anna Lappé Challenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodHospitals across the US are stepping up their commitment to healthy food, and telling junk food chains to leave the premises.My first daughter was born...
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What I really want for Mother’s Day: McD’s to stop marketing to my kid...
Gigi KellettChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodCross-posted from MomsRising.It’s 7am. I say — for the eleventh time — “J., let’s put on your shoes.” At 7:05, I say again, “J., time to put on your...
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Time for Action: Moms and Marketing to Kids Don’t Mix
Anna Lappé Challenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodCross posted from CivilEats.On February 10, 2012, Ronald McDonald held court in a packed elementary school auditorium. Ronald was visiting the Lexington,...
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A Letter to McDonalds: My Mother’s Day Wish #MomsNotLovinIt
Jessica GottliebChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodJessica Gottlieb is one of the many moms around the world calling on McDonald's to stop its predatory marketing to kids. To join the campaign, visit...
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McDonald's exploitative roots go deep
Naa Oyo A. Kwate, Ph.D.Challenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodI’m going to go ahead and guess that when McDonald’s claims it is “deeply rooted” in the Black community, it doesn’t mean that it...
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Let's kick Ronald McDonald out of schools
Challenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodAs kids across the country have started their new school years, it will come as no surprise to hear that McDonald's has been right there to welcome them back....
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Value [the] Meal celebrates 5 years of impact
Sriram MadhusoodananChallenge Corporate Abuse of Our FoodAs you gather with friends and family around the dinner table this year and celebrate the traditions you hold dear, you may be paying particular...
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