HotAirhttps://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/23/is-bloombergs-soda-ban-racist/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:46:38 -0400Is Bloomberg's soda ban racist?<![CDATA[The issue is complex for the minority advocates, especially given that obesity rates are higher than average among blacks and Hispanics, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The groups say in court papers they&#8217;re concerned about the discrepancy, but the soda rule will unduly harm minority businesses and &#8220;freedom of choice in low-income communities.&#8221;&#8230;]]>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:40:38 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/23/is-bloombergs-soda-ban-racist-n99517