The Alternative Daily
5 Fast-Food Trends Transforming 2016 (#3 May Raise Concerns)
Fast-food restaurant chains have been feverishly searching for fresh ways to get more customers to their counters. Fast-food restaurants such as McDonald’s want to...
Black Activists Wonder: Why So Soft on Oregon Occupiers?
On January 2, a group of armed Americans took possession of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, an empty federal wildlife refuge building in Burns, Oregon....
9 Reasons to Eat More Grapefruit
Did you know that grapefruit is a superfood? According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, half a grapefruit contains 64 percent of your daily...
Toxic Algae Destroying Sea Lion Population
Climate change is making it harder for some animal species to survive. This year, record numbers of starving sea lions were sighted on the...
Vegetarians, Listen Up! You Can’t Get These Nutrients from Plants
Most Americans do not eat enough vegetables. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 percent of American adults eat vegetables...
Your Credit Card Debt Needs to Go Away, Now!
The Federal Reserve raised the interest rate in December for the first time in about a decade. While fixed-rate loans won’t be affected, if...
Have You Hugged Your Dog Today?
Dogs have been known for a long time as “man’s best friend.” Our canine companions have often been recognized for their loyalty and bravery....
Binge-Watching TV Poses Serious Health Risk
The increasing popularity of streaming television shows and movies at home may also be increasing the overall death rate from chronic diseases, according to...
Lunch Ladies Fired for Feeding Hungry Students: The Real Problem
Right before the holidays, another lunch lady was fired for feeding a hungry student who didn’t have money to pay for her lunch. Hunger...
What You Need to Know about the Brewing Saudi-Iranian Conflict
Middle East news is about as confusing as it gets, and the Saudi-Iranian crisis is no different. The conflict has its roots in religious...
