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That’s 50 senators in support of overturning the FCC and saving net neutrality. We only need one more.":1,"#This is the moment we have been waiting for — and we only need one more vote. Tell the Senate to restore a fair and open internet.":1,"#But we don’t have very much time. Tell the Senate to overturn the FCC and save net neutrality.":1,"#May 15, 2018":1,"#But a group of senators just announced that they are forcing a vote this week to overturn the FCC’s rule and restore net neutrality. The bill already has 50 votes! If we convince one more senator to stand up for net neutrality, we can win a huge victory for a free and open internet.":1,"#The vast majority of people in the U.S. support net neutrality. We need to make sure senators hear that message loud and clear.":1,"#Tell the senate to restore net neutrality!":1,"#The Senate is voting this week on whether to restore a fair and open internet. Urge the Senate to overturn the FCC’s rule and restore net neutrality.":1,"#Last year, ‘Big Cable’ corporations like Verizon and Comcast pushed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to pass a rule that lets corporations dictate where you go and what you do online. Without net neutrality, corporations can slow down or block content, institute ‘pay to play’ schemes, and manipulate your use of the internet to benefit their bottom line.":1,"#Take a stand for a fair and open internet and restore net neutrality!":1,"#Tell the senate to restore net neutrality! - Corporate Accountability":1,"#Thanks to a massive public outcry, including from Corporate Accountability members like you, we rallied support in the Senate to overturn the FCC’s rule and save net neutrality.":1,"#urge a los gobiernos latinoamericanos a:":1,"#Jaime Arcila de Corporate Accountability subrayó el rol fundamental que juegan las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en la implementación del CMCT, señalando que su labor es clave para visibilizar y denunciar cómo las grandes corporaciones interfieren en las instituciones públicas. Explicó que, a pesar de la soberanía de los Estados para dictar sus propias políticas basadas en sus constituciones y ciudadanos , la industria tabacalera —concentrada en cinco grandes corporaciones globales— busca modelar los escenarios tradicionales y nuevos para anteponer sus intereses comerciales al bienestar general. Tomando como referencia análisis realizados en países como Argentina, República Dominicana, Colombia y Panamá, advirtió que el cigarrillo convencional sigue siendo el motor financiero y la principal fuente de ganancias que les permite financiar campañas globales; al mismo tiempo, alertó sobre la creciente aceptación entre los jóvenes de los nuevos dispositivos electrónicos, como el producto bandera de Philip Morris.":1,"#subrayó el rol fundamental que juegan las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en la implementación del CMCT, señalando que su labor es clave para visibilizar y denunciar cómo las grandes corporaciones interfieren en las instituciones públicas. Explicó que, a pesar de la soberanía de los Estados para dictar sus propias políticas basadas en sus constituciones y ciudadanos , la industria tabacalera —concentrada en cinco grandes corporaciones globales— busca modelar los escenarios tradicionales y nuevos para anteponer sus intereses comerciales al bienestar general. Tomando como referencia análisis realizados en países como Argentina, República Dominicana, Colombia y Panamá, advirtió que el cigarrillo convencional sigue siendo el motor financiero y la principal fuente de ganancias que les permite financiar campañas globales; al mismo tiempo, alertó sobre la creciente aceptación entre los jóvenes de los nuevos dispositivos electrónicos, como el producto bandera de Philip Morris.":1,"#, puntualizó que «este reporte, construido con la participación de distintos actores de la región, reafirma la importancia del rol de la sociedad civil organizada. Monitorear y alertar sobre la interferencia de las industrias en las políticas públicas es un pilar para defender la salud de nuestras poblaciones. Hoy aprendimos desde la experiencia del control del tabaco, y ese aprendizaje no se detiene aquí. Debemos continuar fortaleciendo y blindando las políticas de salud pública, y replicar este monitoreo a todas las industrias que anteponen sus intereses comerciales a la salud de nuestras comunidades.»":1,"#declaró que, el caso de México aunque no está documentado en el reporte, constituye una demostración de las tácticas sistemáticas de interferencia. México a pesar de los notables avances de desde 2018 en espacios libres de humo, prohibición de publicidad y el veto constitucional a los vapeadores, la industria tabacalera sigue influyendo en las políticas públicas regionales mediante nuevas modalidades. Resaltó que marcas como Philip Morris y British American Tobacco obtienen una parte creciente de sus ingresos globales de productos calentados y electrónicos, y aunque las políticas mexicanas lograron reducir las ventas de estos productos en casi un 5%, la industria busca compensar estas pérdidas expandiéndose con regulaciones más laxas en países como Argentina. Finalmente, advirtió con urgencia sobre la sorpresiva apertura en México para comercializar bolsas de nicotina sin un diálogo adecuado con el sector salud, alertando que estos productos carecen de marcos regulatorios estrictos sobre límites de nicotina y restricciones homologadas a las del tabaco tradicional en la mayoría de los países de la región.":1,"#Mayo 20 de 2026 – Las corporaciones tabacaleras transnacionales continúan ejerciendo una influencia desproporcionada sobre las políticas públicas en América Latina y el Caribe. El informe «La influencia política de la industria tabacalera: la erosión del Artículo 5.3 en América Latina y el Caribe», publicado por la organización internacional Responsabilidad Corporativa, revela un patrón alarmante de interferencia que va mucho más allá de los ministerios de salud y compromete la soberanía regulatoria de los Estados.":1,"#Proteger las políticas de control aduanero: Fortalecer el Protocolo para la Eliminación del Comercio Ilícito de Productos de Tabaco, asegurando que las estrategias de seguridad y recaudación fiscal se mantengan 100% libres de financiamiento o influencia corporativa.":1,"#Durante su intervención,":1,"#Florencia Leiva de la Coalición América Saludable (CLAS), puntualizó que «este reporte, construido con la participación de distintos actores de la región, reafirma la importancia del rol de la sociedad civil organizada. Monitorear y alertar sobre la interferencia de las industrias en las políticas públicas es un pilar para defender la salud de nuestras poblaciones. Hoy aprendimos desde la experiencia del control del tabaco, y ese aprendizaje no se detiene aquí. Debemos continuar fortaleciendo y blindando las políticas de salud pública, y replicar este monitoreo a todas las industrias que anteponen sus intereses comerciales a la salud de nuestras comunidades.»":1,"#Involucrar obligatoriamente a los ministerios de relaciones exteriores, finanzas, seguridad y comercio en la aplicación estricta del Artículo 5.3 del CMCT, evitando que actúen de manera aislada a las autoridades de salud.":1,"#Ampliar el blindaje institucional: Involucrar obligatoriamente a los ministerios de relaciones exteriores, finanzas, seguridad y comercio en la aplicación estricta del Artículo 5.3 del CMCT, evitando que actúen de manera aislada a las autoridades de salud.":1,"#Durante su intervención, Erick Antonio Ochoa de Salud Justa Mx declaró que, el caso de México aunque no está documentado en el reporte, constituye una demostración de las tácticas sistemáticas de interferencia. México a pesar de los notables avances de desde 2018 en espacios libres de humo, prohibición de publicidad y el veto constitucional a los vapeadores, la industria tabacalera sigue influyendo en las políticas públicas regionales mediante nuevas modalidades. Resaltó que marcas como Philip Morris y British American Tobacco obtienen una parte creciente de sus ingresos globales de productos calentados y electrónicos, y aunque las políticas mexicanas lograron reducir las ventas de estos productos en casi un 5%, la industria busca compensar estas pérdidas expandiéndose con regulaciones más laxas en países como Argentina. Finalmente, advirtió con urgencia sobre la sorpresiva apertura en México para comercializar bolsas de nicotina sin un diálogo adecuado con el sector salud, alertando que estos productos carecen de marcos regulatorios estrictos sobre límites de nicotina y restricciones homologadas a las del tabaco tradicional en la mayoría de los países de la región.":1,"#Durante su intervención, Tom Gatehouse, Tobacco Tactics, Grupo de Investigación en Control del Tabaco, Departamento de Salud, Universidad de Bath, Reino Unido destacó que, a pesar de los discursos de las empresas tabacaleras los cigarros convencionales continúan dominando de forma absoluta el mercado en América Latina. Asimismo, advirtió que las compañías buscan controlar tanto el mercado tradicional como el de los nuevos productos electrónicos. Por ello, concluyó que el tabaquismo está lejos de terminar y enfatizó la urgencia de seguir monitoreando, investigando y desenmascarando las tácticas de interferencia de la industria en las políticas de salud pública.":1,"#Mayo 20 de 2026 – Las corporaciones tabacaleras transnacionales continúan ejerciendo una influencia desproporcionada sobre las políticas públicas en América Latina y el Caribe. El informe «La influencia política de la industria tabacalera: la erosión del Artículo 5.3 en América Latina y el Caribe», publicado por la organización internacional Corporate Accountability, revela un patrón alarmante de interferencia que va mucho más allá de los ministerios de salud y compromete la soberanía regulatoria de los Estados.":1,"#Para frenar la intromisión corporativa que debilita el poder normativo de la salud global,":1,"#«Lo que vemos en Brasil no es un caso aislado, sino parte de una estrategia global de la industria tabacalera para acceder a espacios de toma de decisiones políticas, incluso fuera del sector salud,» declaró Mariana Pinho de ACT Promoção da Saúde. «La industria ha ampliado su actuación en ámbitos legislativos, diplomáticos e internacionales, utilizando argumentos económicos, comerciales y de ‘reducción de daños’ para influir en las políticas públicas. Esto refuerza la importancia de fortalecer los mecanismos de transparencia, garantizar el monitoreo continuo y ampliar el acceso a la información para exponer estas estrategias e implementar el Artículo 5.3 del Convenio Marco para el Control del Tabaco en todos los ministerios brasileños, protegiendo así la salud pública.»":1,"#Mariana Pinho de ACT Promoção da Saúde.":1,"#«Lo que vemos en Brasil no es un caso aislado, sino parte de una estrategia global de la industria tabacalera para acceder a espacios de toma de decisiones políticas, incluso fuera del sector salud,» declaró":1,"#El evento de lanzamiento contó con la colaboración de Tobacco Tactics, Vital Strategies, Geneva Global Health Hub, The WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3 y Salud Justa Mx e ACT Promoção da Saúde.":1,"#Garantizar la transparencia absoluta: Instituir registros públicos obligatorios de cualquier interacción entre funcionarios de gobierno y la industria.":1,"#«La industria ha ampliado su actuación en ámbitos legislativos, diplomáticos e internacionales, utilizando argumentos económicos, comerciales y de ‘reducción de daños’ para influir en las políticas públicas. Esto refuerza la importancia de fortalecer los mecanismos de transparencia, garantizar el monitoreo continuo y ampliar el acceso a la información para exponer estas estrategias e implementar el Artículo 5.3 del Convenio Marco para el Control del Tabaco en todos los ministerios brasileños, protegiendo así la salud pública.»":1,"#destacó que, a pesar de los discursos de las empresas tabacaleras los cigarros convencionales continúan dominando de forma absoluta el mercado en América Latina. Asimismo, advirtió que las compañías buscan controlar tanto el mercado tradicional como el de los nuevos productos electrónicos. Por ello, concluyó que el tabaquismo está lejos de terminar y enfatizó la urgencia de seguir monitoreando, investigando y desenmascarando las tácticas de interferencia de la industria en las políticas de salud pública.":1,"#.” This claims insults the intelligence of investors and public, both. More from University of Chicago on the topic":1,"#. But the corporation’s crisis response has so far failed to spur a commitment to full political disclosure. Last summer, it received a":1,"#received a nearly 13% vote. McDonald’s investors will vote later this month (":1,"#PURCHASE, NEW YORK — PepsiCo needs to step-up disclosure of its political activities. That was the message from investors at today’s annual meeting. A resolution requiring the soda giant to fully disclose its global political spending received an 18% vote of shareowners, representing $42 billion in holdings and 248,400,000 shares. The vote is substantial for a":1,"#Clever. It’s through intermediaries like Brazil’s Association for Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (ABIR) that PepsiCo exerts much of its political influence. Only disclosing contributions when local law explicitly requires creates a tremendous blindspot for investors.":1,"#“Disclosure across all markets should be a fundamental part of a corporation’s license to operate,” said Brianna Harrington, shareholder advocacy coordinator for Harrington Investments,":1,"#Johns":1,"#“PepsiCo is feeding us all a line when it comes to political transparency,” said Paula Johns, executive director of Brazilian":1,"#and a":1,"#for propagating junk science across the globe.":1,"#” If this is in fact true, it’s puzzling that something so easy to disclose would be grounds for opposing greater transparency.":1,"#in obstructing and watering down national health policies in Brazil. In a":1,"#during the meeting. As proof of the need for PepsiCo to open its books, she pointed to the":1,"#. “Because transparency laws are weak—often thanks to lobbies funded by corporations like PepsiCo—does that mean investors should be blind to the risks posed?”":1,"#. “They say they don’t make political contributions outside the U.S. Well, the experience in Brazil and countries across the Global South tells a very different story. And I ask PepsiCo executives: why do Brazilians deserve any less visibility into your political activities than those in the Global North?”":1,"#, which has invited a range of":1,"#” One has to wonder why then PepsiCo continues to be a member (even after":1,"#The resolutions and broader investor actions facing food and beverage transnationals is part of":1,"#departure) and play an active role in entities like the":1,"#Johns also spoke to a":1,"#, regulators have caved to industry pressure,":1,"#(see pg. 87) and allows it to be reintroduced in 2023. A similar resolution before":1,"#that had the potential to deliver major results for public health. You will not find disclosures of PepsiCo’s spending on the trade groups involved readily accessible on its website.":1,"#documenting rampant abuses in PepsiCo’s Brazilian supply chain. The alleged abuses include illegal land grabs, as well as intimidation, forced removal, and toxic exposure of indigenous communities. The lack of federal action to stop these abuses may well stem from political pressures by the corporation and its suppliers. But we wouldn’t know given the corporation’s lack of disclosure.":1,"#, and that of Corporate America more broadly, have been under the microscope since the January 2020 insurrection and the subsequent GOP push to abridge voting rights. The role of its dollars in both were cause for a":1,"#Viendo actualmente todo Comida Updates":1,"#Currently viewing all Food Updates":1,"#Lançamento: A lavagem verde da Big Food paira sobre as negociações do tratado de plásticos":1,"#all Food Updates":1,"#Meta (Facebook)":1,"#Movimiento de los Pueblos Asiáticos sobre la Deuda y el Desarrollo y cofundador de la Alianza para la Lucha contra la Desigualdad":1,"#Coming of Age in Mississippi”.":1,"#Estudiantes Unidos Contra las Maquiladoras":1,"#, deje de comercializar comida chatarra para los niños":1,"#influyen en votaciones clave":1,"#Actúe aquí":1,"#30.000 personas y más de 50 sindicatos de docentes que representan a más de 3 millones de educadores":1,"#pedido a McDonald's que detenga las McTeacher's Nights":1,"#programas de compra de buenos alimentos":1,"#desacreditar los mitos dañinos":1,"#segundo distrito escolar más grande de Estados Unidos":1,"#centro de acción Stop McTeacher's Nights":1,"#lleve este compromiso":1,"#contaminan nuestro suelo y agua":1,"#un puñado de corporaciones transnacionales han transformado fundamentalmente los alimentos que comemos, cómo se producen y cómo pensamos sobre los alimentos hoy":1,"#Llamó a McDonald's":1,"#otra NRA":1,"#Slowing down fast food: A policy guide for healthier kids and families - Corporate Accountability":1,"#The report, “Slowing Down Fast Food: A Policy Guide for Healthier Kids and Families,” documents ways in which city and county policy-makers can address the toll that diet-related disease is taking on their communities’ health. It offers specific solutions to curb a primary contributor to the problem – the overconsumption of fast food and its ...":1,"#The report, “Slowing Down Fast Food: A Policy Guide for Healthier Kids and Families,” documents ways in which city and county policy-makers can address the toll that diet-related disease is taking on their communities’ health. It offers specific solutions to curb a primary contributor to the problem – the overconsumption of fast food and its ubiquitous marketing to children.":1,"#Slowing down fast food: A policy guide for healthier kids and families":1,"#ZA":1,"#Lea más":1,"#noticias":1,"#Rebel Girl":1,"#Executive Director Ari Belathar's response to Boston Globe article \"Mass General Brigham was talking about partnering with controversial data firm Palantir. Blowback was swift.\"":1,"#Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report - Corporate Accountability":1,"#Explore Corporate Accountability’s FY25 Annual Report":1,"#Corporate Accountability has a long history of running corporate campaigns that achieve what seems impossible. Working in deep partnerships with allies, we take on the most dangerous entities in the world — including the corporations and billionaires that are propping up and benefiting from the Trump regime.":1,"#In this year’s annual report, you’ll learn how your support is helping to build the people power we collectively need to challenge the global rise of fascism and the corporations driving it. From protecting water from corporate control in local communities, to exposing Big Polluters’ most prized climate schemes, to saving lives through groundbreaking protections against the tobacco industry — we hope you feel inspired by what you’ve made possible this year.":1,"#Mayo 20 de 2026":1,"#la representante Gwen Moore":1,"#desinvertir en Veolia":1,"#Wacissa, Florida,":1,"#a siete estados y 140 ciudades":1,"#Nagpur, India,":1,"#Obtén más información y únete hoy mismo":1,"#Únete al Cuerpo de la Gente por Sobre las Ganancias. ¿":1,"#Learn more and join today":1,"#Ready to join other activists challenging corporate power? Join a community of people challenging the corporate takeover of our democracy with fierce, urgent action and joy. Together, we will challenge the corporate takeover of democracy in the U.S., act in international solidarity, and mobilize our networks. Join us for monthly organizing meetings on zoom where we will sharpen our skills, get inspired, and make a difference in our communities.":1,"#Join the People Over Profits Corps.":1,"#and Corporate Accountability outline the extent of corporate engagement in the FAO and its negative impacts on global decision-making at a time of worsening food crisis.":1,"#This process threatens the democratic governance of our food systems. In a new report, Corporate Capture of FAO: Industry’s Deepening Influence on Global Food Governance ,":1,"#a broader trend to compel Big Business to level with investors around corporate political spending":1,"#“We do not make charitable contributions for purposes of political influence.” This claims insults the intelligence of investors and public, both. More from University of Chicago on the topic aquí.":1,"#We do not make charitable contributions for purposes of political influence":1,"#negative headlines":1,"#International Life Sciences Institute":1,"#Nestlé’s":1,"#Our scientific engagement…adheres to robust principles on transparency…":1,"#We comply with all national transparency rules” around trade group contributions.":1,"#We do not make political contributions to candidates outside the U.S.":1,"#the sponsors of the resolution":1,"#new book":1,"#failing to effectively implement a soda tax":1,"#country roiled by diet-related disease":1,"#role of the corporations’ trade groups":1,"#presented virtually on the resolution":1,"#NGO ACT Promoção da Saúde":1,"#failing grade for political transparency":1,"#belated denunciation of GOP efforts":1,"#temporary suspension of political spending":1,"#PepsiCo’s political activities":1,"#see p. 113":1,"#Coca-Cola last week":1,"#first-of-its-kind resolution":1,"#nguroff@corporateaccountability.org":1,"#(ICCR), a coalition of investors representing more than $4 trillion in assets, noted that “corporate political spending has a destabilizing effect on the broader economic and cultural environment, inhibiting the long-term sustainability of business…” Indeed members of the ICCR and close to 20 investors, representing nearly $140 billion in assets, are now lending their support for an":1,"#for media inquiries.":1,"#The global transparency resolution is pioneering in that it demands an accounting of not just direct political spending and activities (lobbying, campaign contributions, et al), but of all the tactics corporations leverage to peddle influence from":1,"#What’s further, concealment of political activities is also a significant liability to investors. As":1,"#Contact Nick Guroff at 617-784-4753 or":1,"#that afford an undeserved halo of healthfulness to corporations fighting lifesaving policies. Its demand that transparency extend to their membership and spending on trade groups, as well as to every country in which the corporation does business, is similarly trailblazing.":1,"#, the largest issuer of mutual funds in the world, has put it, “poor governance of corporate political activity, coupled with misalignment to a company’s stated strategy or a lack of transparency about the activity, can manifest in financial, legal, and reputational risks that can affect long-term value.” And a recent investor statement from the":1,"#Un informe revela que los gigantes de la alimentación y las bebidas emplean una red de iniciativas de RSE con ...":1,"#Relatório revela que os gigantes de alimentos e bebidas empregam uma rede de iniciativas de RSE com pouca responsabilização que ...":1,"#Groups across 4 continents demand governments hold tobacco corporations liable for harming people and the planet.":1,"#e":1,"#expusieron la presencia de los grandes contaminadores":1,"#The WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub for Article 5.3":1,"#Jaime Arcila de Corporate Accountability":1,"#Google Fonts":1,"#Por ari rubinstein":1,"#Join the People Over Profits Corps. Ready to join other activists challenging corporate power? Join a community of people challenging the corporate takeover of our democracy with fierce, urgent action and joy. Together, we will challenge the corporate takeover of democracy in the U.S., act in international solidarity, and mobilize our networks. Join us for monthly organizing meetings on zoom where we will sharpen our skills, get inspired, and make a difference in our communities. Learn more and join today.":1,"#Michigan":1,"#St. Louis,":1,"#Massachusetts.":1,"#Wisconsin":1,"#Pittsburgh United":1,"#“Coca-Cola did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment. ”The company has used its front groups to advance the argument ...":1,"#City where you are based":1,"#How did you hear about us?":1,"#open letter to food and beverage industry executives to step up their global disclosures":1,"#Contact Nick Guroff at 617-784-4753 or [email protected] for media inquiries.":1,"#Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility":1,"#charitable giving":1,"#Vanguard":1,"#bankrolling junk science":1,"#Geneva Global Health Hub":1,"#Vital Strategies":1,"#Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), responsabilidad penal y violaciones a los derechos humanos":1,"#Reglas de Procedimiento de la Conferencia de las Partes":1,"#Proteger el tratado frente a la interferencia de la industria":1,"#Centro de recursos para la COP11 y la MOP4":1,"#Together, we have what transnational corporations don’t: The power of people who believe another world is possible. The success of our movement depends on people joining together and taking action. Here’s how you can get more deeply involved today. Join the People Over Profits Corps. Ready to join other activists challenging corporate power? Join a ...":1,"#McDonald’s is at the rotten core of our broken food system":1,"#Through our strategic analysis, we have identified that":1,"#, at the expense of economic justice and people’s health.":1,"#parents.":1,"#. Children in the U.S. and globally are bombarded by junk food marketing in every possible venue — online, on TV, even in schools — and often from infancy. And it’s taking a devastating toll on their health. Increasingly, children are suffering from Type 2 diabetes and other diet-related diseases. Experts say this generation may be the first to live shorter lives than their":1,"#Manufacturing demand for junk foods":1,"#while the corporations that run them manipulate commodity prices and profit from growing large quantities of food that is making us sick.":1,"#pollute our soil and water":1,"#. The very existence of sustainability-minded family farms is under threat as factory farms take over. Industrial farms":1,"#Consolidating control over production":1,"#. These corporations are making our kids sick at staggering rates and devastating the environment for generations to come. Their tactics include:":1,"#A handful of transnational corporations have fundamentally transformed the food we eat, how it is produced, and how we think about food today":1,"#Here’s the simple fact:":1,"#Our food campaign demands that McDonald’s and other giant food corporations end their abuses from seed to plate. We organize to champion children’s health, support workers’ rights, and protect the environment. We know a more sustainable food system is both necessary and possible, and you can play an active role in creating it.":1,"#If you’re an educator, introduce a policy at your union local to stop McTeacher’s Nights. Contact us at [email protected] to learn how.":1,"#Lee mas about how McDonald’s manipulates charity to healthwash its brand.":1,"#to your parent-teacher association and get them to commit to stopping junk food marketing in your school district.":1,"#bring this pledge":1,"#If you’re a parent,":1,"#to learn how.":1,"#If you’re an educator, introduce a policy at your union local to stop McTeacher’s Nights. Contact us at":1,"#in Congress.":1,"#influences key votes":1,"#Learn how Big Food":1,"#about how McDonald’s manipulates charity to healthwash its brand.":1,"#stop marketing junk food to children":1,"#Demand that McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook to":1,"#appearing in outlets from USA Today to ABC News to NPR.":1,"#news stories":1,"#The campaign has reached hundreds of millions of people in every corner of the globe, with thousands of":1,"#called on McDonald’s to stop McTeacher’s Nights":1,"#Tens of thousands of people, the second-largest school district in the country, and the largest U.S. teachers’ union have all":1,"#with a McDonald’s on site have shuttered their McDonald’s store.":1,"#Half of the hospitals":1,"#in cities across the country.":1,"#Good Food Purchasing Programs":1,"#spread by Big Food; to amplify the stories of the people at the heart of the food chain; and to advance":1,"#debunk harmful myths":1,"#and Christina Bronsing-Lazalde, Real Food Media uses media and storytelling strategies to strengthen the food movement by decoding industry spin, revealing the true costs of industrial food, and showing how — together — we can transform the food system. We partner with them to":1,"#. Led by":1,"#One important partnership is with":1,"#– Anna Lappé, Founder of":1,"#that exposed how the NRA is influencing key votes in Congress. The report also demonstrated how the NRA’s agenda has a negative impact on policies regarding the food system, worker rights, the environment, and public health":1,"#a joint report":1,"#That’s why we’ve joined Restaurant Opportunities Centers United in an initiative to hold McDonald’s and other food corporations accountable for manipulating public policy. In 2016, we published":1,"#, which also wields incredible political power on Capitol Hill.":1,"#NRA":1,"#other":1,"#other NRA":1,"#And one of the corporation’s main vehicles for influence-peddling is the NRA. No, not the National Rifle Association — the":1,"#has ended its contracts with the fast food giant. Today, only 11 hospitals that host a McDonald’s store remain.":1,"#hospital after hospital":1,"#And it’s working. Since the launch of our campaign,":1,"#that revealed the burger giant’s giving comprises only about one-fifth of the Charities’ funding — and a portion of that actually comes from customer contributions to “donation boxes” in McDonald’s franchises. Thanks to the widespread media coverage of the report’s findings, parents, health professionals, and the public are beginning to understand how McDonald’s uses charity primarily as a marketing and branding vehicle.":1,"#released a report":1,"#But, in 2013, Corporate Accountability":1,"#Stop McTeacher’s Nights action center":1,"#To get involved, visit the":1,"#have demanded an end to McTeacher’s Nights.":1,"#30,000 people and over 50 teachers unions representing more than 3 million educators":1,"#— L.A. United School District — put a stop to the practice.":1,"#second-largest school district in the U.S.":1,"#have documented over 1,000 McTeacher’s Night events in over 40 states since 2012. These events are designed to give students and families the impression that junk food has teachers’ stamp of approval, which undermines the valuable work that parents, teachers, and administrators do to promote healthy habits for children.":1,"#Corporate Accountability and our allies at":1,"#Take action here":1,"#We are proud to partner with teachers and educators to move industry leader McDonald’s to stop targeting children with predatory marketing.":1,"#showed that Black and Hispanic parents perceive greater impact from unhealthy food ads on their children, and the majority support policies that encourage healthy eating for their children.":1,"#recent study":1,"#No wonder parents of color are demanding policies that limit advertising to children. A":1,"#than their white counterparts.":1,"#diet-related chronic illnesses":1,"#Such targeted advertising to children of color is rooted in systemic racism and part of the broader issue of racial health disparities. In particular, the epidemic of diet-related diseases disproportionately affects children of color. Studies show that Black, Latino, Asian-American, and Native American children in the U.S. experience higher rates of obesity and/or":1,"#“the biggest alligator in that [food] swamp.”":1,"#called McDonald’s":1,"#, noted at the 2014 McDonald’s shareholders’ meeting that there were three McDonald’s stores within walking distance of her Bronx home. She":1,"#BLK ProjeK":1},"version":8264}]