Business and Labor

No Longer the Apple of My Eye: How Apple Robs the Public

Apple is scalping its customers under the veil of environmentalism.
Illustration of three outdoor heaters by Sara Schleede.

Outdoor Heaters Are Another Band-Aid Solution for Restaurants

“They are not intended to allow you to be comfortable in 0 degree weather in a snowstorm, sitting outside in a bikini.”
Graphic of a Whole Foods box by Izzie Ramirez.

The Whole Foods CEO Has No Understanding of Food Justice

Whole Foods CEO is horribly out of touch with the realities of food inaccessibility.
Graphic of the Wendy's girl frowning.

Wendy’s Exposes Itself As The Ultimate Performative Ally

The fast food chain claims to support the Black Lives Matter movement while quietly maintaining company policies that actively harm Black and Latinx workers.

Keeping Nightlife Alive in New York City

While the pandemic sweeps across the nation, the nightlife industry in New York City struggles to keep afloat.

Former Glossier Employees Accuse the Company of Mistreatment

Former retail workers are demanding the brand commit itself to actualizing the self-image it promotes on social media.

Adiós Trader José: It’s About Time Trader Joe’s Owned Up to its Racist Marketing

The grocery store chain is vowing to remove racist packaging from international products.
Waitress graphic by Maggie Chirdo.

New Regulation Bans New York Bars From Serving Alcoholic Beverages Outdoors Without Food

Governor Andrew Cuomo said the decision comes after establishments failed to comply with existing regulations.
Photo illustration of spilled Goya beans by Maggie Chirdo.

I’ve Hated Goya Foods for Years. Now, I Have a Reason To

The food company received backlash from its Hispanic customer base after publicly praising Trump.