August 11, 2009
By Jen Slater in Controversy | 0 comments
In the latest bizarre lawsuit, The Cancer Project has filed a lawsuit in Essex County, NJ against Kraft Foods, Sara Lee, ConAgra, and Marathon – all companies which manufacture hot dogs, in a claim that hot dogs are cancer causing and should have health warnings on the packaging, similar to the ones found on cigarette [...]
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June 24, 2009
By Jen Slater in Controversy | 0 comments
The image of a 150lb four year old on the Dr. Phil show in February 2006 shocked millions of viewers across North America. It brought attention to the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The most controversial element of the show, however, was the suggestion that custodial parents of these children were guilty of a new [...]
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May 19, 2009
By blogger in Controversy | 0 comments
A male high school student in Bedford, Ohio, was sent home by the principal to get changed, as the kilt he was wearing was seen as inappropriate, and according to the principal, might be confused with “cross-dressing.” Since this has happened, the school district spokesman (Taggart) has calmed the issue, stating that the principal’s concern [...]
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