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What’s the problem with fast food? How can average consumers fight back against this industry? The problem with fast food is in part that it’s difficult to fight. Fast food is a colossal industry that controls farming, food production, work conditions, and more. But fighting back is possible. Keep reading for a rundown of fast food issues and how to fight back.
How did President Obama approach the United States’ relationship with China? Sino-American relations were traditionally tense. But for President Obama, China was an opportunity to improve relations and trade. Read more about President Obama, China, and his goals.
What happened to Max Mosley after the Nazi orgy scandal? What was the outcome of his court battle with the News of the World? In 2008, News of the World published a story about Max Mosley’s involvement in “sick” Nazi-themed orgies. İn response, Mosley sued the News of the World, and surprisingly, won the case. Strangely, the scandal made Max Mosley even more popular than he was before. Here is how the Max Mosley scandal unfolded and what happened in its aftermath.
Does the meat industry have animal cruelty? What kinds of conditions do animals face? It’s first worth noting that the fast food industry and meatpacking industry go through great efforts to stop people from seeing the full extent of animal cruelty in their industry. But animals face constant suffering until their deaths. Read more about the meat industry and animal cruelty below.
How did bipartisan politics damage the presidency of Barack Obama? Why is bipartisanship so damaging to democracy? Bipartisan politics caused serious divisions between Democrats and Republicans. During Barack Obama’s Presidency, the GOP became increasingly anti-partisan and obstinate. Read more about how bipartisan politics were harmful to democracy.
When was the repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell?” What was that policy and why did President Obama repeal it? The repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” happened in 2010 during the lame-duck session. This repeal meant that LGBTQ Americans could serve openly in the armed forces. Read more about the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” below.
How common is McDonald’s food poisoning? Why is McDonald’s food so susceptible to contamination and disease? McDonald’s food poisoning often consists of bacterial illnesses like E. coli. Factory farming and unsanitary conditions in restaurants can lead to food poisoning issues. Read more about McDonald’s food poisoning and the conditions that make this possible.
How has American agriculture changed in the last century? What is the effect of industrial farming on U.S. farmers, and what does fast food have to do with it? American agriculture has changed drastically since the invention of fast food. The industry has exercised incredible influence on agriculture and agribusiness, mostly to the detriment of the country and to animals. Read more about American agriculture and the fast food industry below.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor? Why did President Obama pick her as a Supreme Court nominee? President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court in 2009. Sotomayor made history as the first Latina to be on the Supreme Court. Read more about Sonia Sotomayor and how Obama chose her as a Supreme Court nominee.
What was Mike Daisey’s monologue about? What elements of the monologue were inaccurate or completely made up? And what was the public reaction to Daisey’s fiasco? In 2010, monologue writer and performer Mike Daisey committed literary fraud. He invented details in a non-fiction monologue about working conditions in Apple factories that he performed on the podcast This American Life, among other venues. In response, Daisey was publicly shamed. Read about the Mike Daisey’s monologue scandal, how it unfolded, and what happened in its aftermath.