By: J. Justin Wilson Newspaper: Philly Daily News Perhaps Mayor Nutter knows that research doesn’t support his claims that soda taxes will reduce obesity. After all, he seems to subscribe to the view that the revenue matters more. (“Specter of … Continue reading →

By: J. Justin Wilson Newspaper: Chicago Tribune The juvenile billboard from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine claiming that hot dogs cause “butt cancer” is another eye-rolling stunt from an animal rights group. The real pain in the rear is … Continue reading →

By: Rick Berman Newspaper: The Washington Times It’s ironic that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) would act like it is protecting animals given how many it routinely sends to an untimely demise (“Big animal rights groups do … Continue reading →

By: Rick Berman Newspaper: Columbia Daily Tribune In response to the Oct. 11 opinion piece “State barking up the wrong tree,” if the Humane Society of the United States is so concerned about pet shelters’ finances, it should pony up … Continue reading →

By: Rick Berman Newspaper: Cleveland Plain Dealer It’s unfortunate that Mayor Frank Jackson has decided to listen to the opinions of the animal-rights radicals at People for the “Ethical” Treatment of Animals concerning circus elephants. PETA isn’t complaining about elephant … Continue reading →

By: J. Justin Wilson Newspaper: Baltimore Sun While Maryland state lawmakers consider instituting a five-cent fee on plastic bags, you should consider this: Those polypropylene bags that will replace them are likely to bring dangerous bacteria like E. coli in … Continue reading →

By: David Martosko Newspaper: The Lincoln Journal Star I’m writing to correct some information about the Humane Society of the United States. The nation’s wealthiest animal rights group often says it has 11 million members, but its own tax records … Continue reading →

By: J. Justin Wilson Newspaper: USA Today Eric Mar’s defense of his Happy Meal ban fails to draw a direct link between toys and children’s weight. That’s because no such link exists. There’s no convincing evidence that the meals themselves … Continue reading →

By: J. JUSTIN WILSON Newspaper: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Post-Gazette was incorrect in writing that the human body processes high fructose corn syrup differently from table sugar (“What’s in a Name?” Oct. 9 editorial). The American Medical Association stated in 2008 … Continue reading →