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The Myth That Eating McDonald’s Makes You Obese

By Hans Bader I lost ten pounds in the summer that I worked at McDonald’s, eating there all the time. Yet, people try to blame fast-food restaurants for their obesity. It’s one of the “myths about fast food” discussed this week in the Washington Post, which observes that “just eating burgers does not cause obesity.”…

Nurses in TX Are Leaving Their Jobs to Work at McDonald’s Instead

Nurses in TX Are Leaving Their Jobs to Work at McDonald’s Instead

Texas nursing home caregivers are starting to migrate en masse away from their long-held positions and toward jobs in the fast food industry. Why? Well, according to Kron4 News: Texas has one of the lowest Medicaid reimbursement rates, which makes it difficult for nursing homes and service providers to offer competitive wages. “You know, you…

Chipotle Proves Corporations Aren’t Evil

Corporations aren’t bad. Yes, you heard right. Monolithic companies often get a bad rap. And because they’re deemed “evil,” the government often steps in to regulate them in the name of protecting consumers. But just this week one corporation proved that companies are willing to listen to consumers’ demands. Until recently, Chipotle didn’t list the…