Empire State Today

Center for Truth in Science CEO: 'Unless there is significant and settled science,' bans on products like sugar 'hard to justify'

By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2020

Bans on certain food and drinks advocated by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg should be based on scientific data, not the tendency of consumers to overindulge, said the CEO of the nonprofit group Center for Truth in Science.

Analyst: Bloomberg's overseas war on junk food reflects 'colonialist' attitude

By David Beasley | Oct 2, 2020

Michael Bloomberg’s international fight against sodas and unhealthy food reflects the former New York City mayor’s “colonialist" attitude toward other countries, said a policy analyst with the Independent Women's Forum.