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McDonald's Boycott: Is This the Start of a Fast-Food Revolution?

McDonald's Boycott: Is This the Start of a Fast-Food Revolution? McDonald's Boycott: Is This the Start of a Fast-Food Revolution? A new week, a new target for the "economic blackout" movement: McDonald's. Starting today, a grassroots campaign is urging a week-long boycott of the fast-food giant, demanding what they call "fair taxes, an end to price gouging, real equality, and corporate accountability." Led by John Schwarz of the People's Union USA, the movement is leveraging social media to spread the word. Schwarz claims the boycott is a "show of strength, solidarity, and people-powered change." But will it have the desired impact? McDonald's has responded, stating their disappointment with "misleading claims" and reaffirming their commitment to inclusion and fair tax practices. They highlight the significant employment opportunities and tax contributions they make...