Press Play with Madeleine Brand
History of Corporate Personhood, Botox and Happiness, and More
Religion, business and equal opportunities; legal support for immigrant children; a historical look at when corporations are treated as people in court; non-cosmetic uses for Botox; and the future of American Apparel.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenPresident Obama’s plan to forbid organizations that receive tax dollars from discriminating against gays and lesbians is getting the thumbs down from some of his religious allies. We talk about that, and we get a historical look at when corporations are treated as people in US courtrooms. We also discuss research that says Botox injections can have actual impact on your mental health. And what will American Apparel look like post-Dov Charney?
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5 storiesReligion, Business and Equal Opportunities
President Obama’s plan to forbid organizations that receive tax dollars from discriminating against gays and lesbians is getting the thumbs down from some of his religious allies, and now six major gay rights groups are withdrawing support from the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Read the story7 minA History of Corporate Personhood
They can’t breathe. They don’t have heartbeats. But are corporations people? Last week’s Supreme Court decision in the Hobby Lobby case has reignited the debate over the notion of whether corporations have the same rights as us humans. We take a historical look at corporate personhood in America.
Read the story10 minChild Immigrant Lawsuit
Immigration rights groups are suing the federal government to provide legal representation to children who cross the border illegally.
Read the story9 minBotox and Emotion
Botox: The telltale frozen foreheads and cheeks are ubiquitous symbols of vanity and status here in L.A. But recently, researchers have looked at other, non-cosmetic uses for Botox. One study published this year bolstered a theory that the injections may help relieve depression.
Read the story13 minA New American Apparel?
It looks like LA hipster clothing company American Apparel and its sexy billboards are going to be around for awhile... even if controversial founder and CEO Dov Charney may not be. Today, it appears the financially troubled company has reached a $25 million financing deal that should give it some breathing room to get its house in order.
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