Changing The World With Your Wallet

November, 2018

The way we spend our money is a daily weapon for reform. Here, America’s most renowned consumer advocate makes the case for direct citizen actionSpeaking before college audiences, I often ask, “How many of you have never been to a McDonald’s or a Walmart?” No hands go up— except mine. I explain that I’ve never given my consumer dollars to McDonald’s because of its deadly menu of fat, sugar and salt that has increased youth obesity for two generations. I’ve similarly refused to give my money to W...