California's $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage Law Is Already Having Disastrous Unintended Consequences
Many have seen their hours reduced—or have lost their jobs entirely.
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No, Unions Aren't Having a Resurgence—and That's Good for Workers
Private unions have every right to exist, but that doesn't mean they're actually beneficial on net.
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Minneapolis' 'Green To Go' Ordinance Inadvertently Bans Starbucks Holiday Cups
The polyethylene lining on the cheery seasonal drink containers does not meet the city's exacting composting requirements.
City of Everett Can Force Bikini Baristas To Cover Their Butts, 9th Circuit Rules
The law is an ass, cleft and all.
Even the FDA Thinks California's Cancer Warnings on Coffee Are Unnecessary
For the billionth time, there is no verified link between coffee and cancer.
California Considers Canceling Mandatory Cancer Warning For Coffee
Surprise! California is getting rid of a labeling requirement.
Flirting With Presidential Run, Former Starbucks CEO Says America Needs to Address National Debt
"There's no for-profit business in the world that could sustain itself or survive with $20 trillion in debt," says Howard Schultz. "It's just not responsible."
Starbucks Will Host Anti-Racist Training Session at 8,000 Stores
But don't expect it to fix whatever happened in Philadelphia last week.
Trump Says Syria Withdrawal Coming 'Soon,' Weed 'Beer' Promises Buzz With No Alcohol, California May Slap Cancer Warning on Coffee: Reason Roundup
Plus: Billy Corgan says he's a "free-market libertarian capitalist" and Westworld's robots are on a rampage.
Bikini Barista Lawsuit Defends Freedom to Espresso Oneself
A group of coffee industry workers sues Everett, Wash. over city's new anti-bikini ordinances.
Bikini Baristas Sue City in the Name of Free Speech and Women's Rights
City worries bikini hot dog stands could be next.
Chuck Schumer Thinks He Needs to Stop You from Shoving Chocolate Up Your Nose
Nothing gets past Senator Nanny.
Coroner Says Everyone Should Avoid Energy Drinks, Which Kill at Random
As usual, coverage of the latest scare ignores or misrepresents the relative potency of caffeinated beverages.
Straitjackets for New Ideas
What happens when an idea doesn't fit the regular regulatory categories?
Why Are Haiti's Coffee Trees So Tall?
Changing café culture and international do-gooderism collide on a troubled island.
Coffee Not a Possible Human Carcinogen After All
Absurdly precautionary International Agency for Research on Cancer admits it was wrong
Energy Drinks: Safe As Coffee But Somehow Lethal
An alarmist Washington Post story conflates Red Bull with pure caffeine powder.
Coffee Research Casts Further Doubt on Warnings About Energy Drinks
How can 240 milligrams of caffeine per day be lethal when 750 is healthy?
The FDA's Idiotic Attack on 'Added' Ingredients
The FDA's growing crackdown on added food ingredients just doesn't add up.
The 5 Best Drug Scares of 2013
Caffeine conniptions, lethal LSD, pot-smoking punks, vaping vapors, and devouring dope
Meddlers Want FDA To Investigate Caffeine-Infused Gum
How about if we just soak our gum in our coffee?
Meet the New FDA Caffeine Crackdown
The FDA's latest misguided crackdown targets caffeine. It's déjà vu all over again.
Doctors Urge FDA to Limit Caffeine in Energy Drinks
Save us from ourselves, Government! Save us!
Monster Says Drink Didn't Kill Girl
Lawyer for company says no blood tests were done to show relationship
Chicago Alderman Proposes Energy Drink Ban
You will drink what the government tells you to drink!
Lawmakers Seek Data on Energy Drinks
Aren't you guys supposed to trying to solve a fiscal crisis? Focus! Maybe an energy drink could help.
Red Bull Sued over Energy Claims
Because they charge more money than coffee. No, it makes no sense.
