Even though Republicans have made a big stink about liberals coming for their fatty food and soda, well, Republicans like their soda calorie-free, according to a new poll.
Chicago alderman Joe Moreno is once again threatening to block the Chick-fil-A's Chicago store, this time because CEO Dan Cathy assured Mike Huckabee over the weekend that the company "made no such concessions" to gay rights advocates.
There's plenty of evidence to believe a Chicago alderman's account of Chick-fil-A executives promises to stop funding anti-gay rights groups even though the chain itself is being tight-lipped.
Chick-fil-A's sandwiches are no longer homophoburgers or free-speech-you-can-eat or whatever the fast food meant during this summer's culture wars.
You are what you eat, in more ways than one. Some of our consumer choices reflect a deeper connection to the brands we know and love, one that goes beyond mere habit and becomes a part of our self-image. There's a strong correlation between our spending, eating, and drinking habits and our political actions.
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Of the many ways people have decided to convey their opinion of Chick-fil-A following its president's decision to weigh in on gay marriage (he's against it if you hadn't heard), Friday's Same-Sex Kiss Day is at least the nicest for the employees.
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Chick-fil-A won't say exactly how much money it made from the righteous junk-food binge known as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, but the company claims it set a one-day record, this despite one surprising critic in Fox News Shepard Smith, who called it a "National Day of Intolerance."
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Have you heard? Today is Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, a stunt invented by Sen. Rick Santorum and Gov. Mike Huckabee, in which Americans eat delicious chicken sandwiches to protest gay marriage or defend free speech (depending on who you ask).
Today in books and publishing: Ireland's "national treasure" Maeve Binchy dies; Y.A. author to write erotica; the Berenstain Bears are drawn into the Chick-fil-A controversy; why e-publishing isn't so promising for self-published writers.
Chick-fil-A is the most talked about restaurant in America right now, if you only count politicians. New York City Councillor Christine Quinn has gone a step further than saying "we don't want you here." Quinn's written a letter and started a petition asking Chick-fil-A be kicked out of New York.
Chick-fil-A Vice President of Corporate Public Relations Donald Perry passed away Friday, reportedly from a a heart attack, according to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution's Leon Stafford, who reports the sad news that coincides with a pretty heavy P.R. week for Perry's company.
Chick-fil-A's consumer reputation is taking a dive across the country, according to a new poll of fast food eaters, but it remains as popular as ever in the Midwest.
Days after Boston Mayor Thomas Menino sent a letter to Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy saying his restaurant wasn't welcome in his city, he's backtracking completely.
In the days since Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Chicago Alderman Joe Moreno each suggested they wouldn't allow a Chick-fil-A franchises to build in their cities, a lot of people, including supporters of gay marriage, aren't so sure they're acting legally.
Despite Chick-fil-A's attempts to walk themselves out of the culture war surrounding their president's comments on gay marriage, Rich Santorum, one of 2012's most prominent culture warriors, is boldly entering the fray, stomach first.
The latest wrinkle in Chick-fil-A's anti-gay marriage saga is taking place in Chicago, where an alderman has announced he will block the chain's efforts to build its second restaurant in the city because of the company's anti-gay stance.
Ask Jim Henson Company why they're no longer partnering with Chick-fil-A and they'll cite the restaurant president's views on homosexuality, but ask Chick-fil-A why their toys are no longer for sale and they'll blame "potential safety concerns."
Jon Stewart went on "Gaywatch: Holdouts Editions" Monday night on The Daily Show, taking down two institutions that have recently reaffirmed discrimination against gay people: The Boy Scouts and Chick-Fil-A.
The Players: Chick-Fil-A, the Southern based fried-chicken fast-food chain, which employs the tagline "Eat Mor Chiken" (sic) to sell its greasy deliciousness; Eat More Kale, an eco-friendly T-shirt business that promotes sustainable food screen-printing its very similar sounding slogan "Eat More Kale" on t-shirts.
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