The Alternative Daily
Check Your Steak Label For Mechanical Tenderizing
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the outdoor grilling season. If you’re firing up your grill and just waiting to throw steaks...
You Can’t Afford Rent In Most States On Minimum Wage
If you make minimum wage, you can’t afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment in any state in the union. That’s the harsh but honest...
Can Your Cellphone Give You Cancer?
You probably spend more time on your cell phone than any other device. Some folks spend more time on the phone than with other...
Would You Forgive $15 Million In Medical Debt? He Just Did...
Comedian John Oliver has brought renewed attention to the nationwide debt crisis, but he isn't the only one who can help people struggling with...
Autistic Boy Reads To Shelter Dogs
A 6-year-old California boy with autism regularly reads to shelter dogs at Carson Animal Shelter, Gardena. Jacob Tumalan began reading to shelter dogs after...
Research Finds Link Between Poor Economy And Cancer Deaths
When the economy takes a downward turn, many things become difficult for many people. There are less jobs to go around, people are laid...
What the Amish Understand About Our Healthcare System That We Don’t
A few days ago, I stumbled across an opinion piece from Quartz that examined the way in which the Amish people approach health care...
Monster Cruise Ship Sets Sail From England
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas weighs 226,963 tons, the largest such vessel ever launched. By comparison, a ship launched in April 1912 from...
5 Hazards That May Be Lurking In Your Public Swimming Pool
During a summer heatwave, there's nothing more refreshing than diving into the water to cool off. Some people are fortunate enough to live near...
Ex-Biggest Losers Claim They Were Pressured Into Taking Drugs
Earlier this month, the reality TV show The Biggest Loser was in the hot seat after a six-year study revealed that many of the...
