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Beyond Burger: Beyond Processed

The marketing departments of the newest crop of fake meats love to imply that their products are natural and healthy. But when you flip the package over and really look at…
PostedSeptember 13, 2018 at8:33 am

No, Organic Doesn’t Mean Better

Are you being duped by organic food? Certainly, the vague notion of organic in the minds of consumers—bucolic farms, no “manmade chemicals”—might seem appealing. But in reality, the…
PostedSeptember 4, 2018 at2:25 pm

Statement: Allowing Yearlong Short-Term Health Plans Gives Consumers Greater Freedom

Today, the Trump Administration released a final rule allowing consumers to purchase cheaper health insurance starting in October 2018. Short-term health plans, as these policies are known, need not cover…
PostedAugust 2, 2018 at9:54 am

Everything You Need to Know About Short-Term Health Insurance

Today, the Trump Administration finalized a rule allowing Americans to purchase short-term, limited duration health insurance plans that last up to one year and can be renewed for three years.
PostedAugust 1, 2018 at12:25 pm

“Xtreme” Food Nannies Xposed as Xtra Feeble

The nannies over at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) are at it again—they recently released their Xtreme…
PostedJuly 30, 2018 at4:51 pm

Small Victory for Soda Lovers in California

California isn’t exactly known for sound policy, so when good news comes out of the Golden State, we pay attention. Last month, California passed a measure…
PostedJuly 17, 2018 at9:05 am

Trump’s Healthcare Overhaul

Last year, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at bringing three key healthcare initiatives into action– short-term, limited-duration health plans; health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs); and association health plans…
PostedJuly 13, 2018 at10:16 am

Angry Vegans Smear Bourdain

On June 8, the news of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s death shocked the world and caused countless people to mourn. While Bourdain brought light into the lives of many through…
PostedJune 27, 2018 at4:00 pm

Is Super Size Me a Big Fat Lie?

The 2004 schlock-umentary Super Size Me, starring Morgan Spurlock, launched fast-food and nutrition to the front of the public’s mind. In the flick, Spurlock films himself—supposedly—eating nothing but McDonald’s food…
PostedMay 25, 2018 at8:46 am

How ‘Bout Them Nutrition Labels?

Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a study evaluating whether access to nutrition information (like the nutrition facts label on packaged foods, MyPlate,…
PostedApril 25, 2018 at3:16 pm