michaelschnier
Mike Schnier
michaelschnier

You might want to find a registered dietitian. Nutritionists are unregulated.

An “is” is not an “ought”. McDonalds can pay people more, their shareholders can change the corporation’s mandate and structure, and we can demand it. Acknowledging that we rely on “unskilled labour” and a day’s work should be properly compensated with a sustainable lifestyle is a fundamental part of living in a

People aren’t poor because food is expensive. People are poor because they are not paid living wages for contributing half their waking life to another person’s success.

It’s not a good idea to treat people, especially people who you rely on to make your food, like slaves.

Can you explain how employees at a fast food restaraunt with automated customer service can have any effect on sales? How about we pay people fairly for putting in 8 hours of their time for work we need, or don’t hire them at all?

I’m going to go ahead and say that’s *likely* more common than getting held hostage.

This can be really important for journalists and professionals who deal with vulnerable populations. You don't want your sources (or people under your care) to worry that they'll be targeted or thrown in jail for talking to you. Unfortunately the US has been targeting journalists, often without their knowledge.