The Class War Goes Retail

The Class War Goes Retail

For the first time since 1997, the U.S. economy just added at least 200,000 jobs per month for six months running. GDP grew at a 4 percent annual clip between April and June. The percentage of Americans who describe the economy as “good” has climbed to the...
The Darker Side of Sunblock

The Darker Side of Sunblock

This time of year, sunblock is part of the daily routine for many Americans. Wake up, slather it on, and go outside. For those concerned about the chemicals we put on our bodies, sunblock represents a double-edged sword. On one hand: what kind of chemicals am I...
Cargill’s Integrity-Free Soybean Oil

Cargill’s Integrity-Free Soybean Oil

Can you have your hypocrisy and eat it, too? I don’t think so. But Cargill Inc. is doing its damndest to invalidate the old admonition that eating your cake today means not having it tomorrow. As a leading producer and user of ingredients that contain...
Fashion-Minded Men Hop Aboard Yummy Train

Fashion-Minded Men Hop Aboard Yummy Train

Attention, men. Yes, you people with Y chromosomes — it’s time for some man-talk. Specifically, we need to address how you dress. First, the good news: At long last, the “metrosexual” look, style, demeanor, and even the idea of the metrosexual man...