“Watershed moment for the restaurant industry.” As the pandemic began to take hold of the nation in early 2020, Popular Information reported that restaurant group Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden, was not offering employees paid sick leave unless required by law. Popular Information spoke to several current and former Darden employees who shared stories of workers who would come into work sick to avoid missing a shift. Ten hours after Popular Information published its reporting, Darden, which previously lobbied against paid sick leave legislation,
A couple of years ago, a friend forwarded this newsletter to me. I was as impressed with the quality of writing as I was with the quality of research and thoughtful analysis. I became a paid subscriber shortly thereafter. Several years later, Popular Information remains my first read of the day. Here’s to another five years (and more), Mr. Legum.
Yes! I stumbled onto PI by accident but as you state, "I was as impressed with the quality of writing as I was with the quality of research and thoughtful analysis. I became a paid subscriber shortly thereafter."
If only the glorified stenographers of the mainstream news media did the wonderfully intelligent and thorough job that you do, Judd — our country would be in a much better place. Thank you!
This past week with no PI has been daunting. Heartbreaking even, because that lack made the paucity of so much of what passes for journalism nowadays, even more apparent than before!
Per tejaskr, this is indeed a public service. A most valuable one indeed.
Per Wanda Bates, yes. Thank you for all that you do. You have earned the gratitude of many.
Me too. Went to substack to see if I missed something and kept wondering, did I miss a comment about PI being off for a week? What, he wants a little time to recharge? Sooo glad to see you back. Thanks for all that you do.
Happy Anniversary. You are an Investigative Superhero. This past week has been so weird without my first morning read. You were missed.
I loved todays walk down memory lane and all the amazing good you have done. Your stories reflect the countless hours of behind the scenes work and excellent journalism. Here is to another 5 and beyond 🥂!
As someone old enough to remember I.F. Stone, or Izzie as some called him, I think he'd be proud of you, Judd, but he'd probably urge you to take on the Defense Department, which has kept ballooning since he fought against our war in Vietnam. Fearless, fair and effective, that's you.
Judd, you are my hero. I missed the days of Woodward & Bernstein “following the money” to unravel Watergate. I gladly pay my subscription to Popular Information to help continue your extraordinary investigative reporting.
It was good to walk down memory lane with you this morning, Judd, and be reminded of the important stories you broke. I'm proud to have been a 5 year subscriber. As Mark Jones said, Here's to another five years!
Judd, You are a top journalist and most critically needed at this time, more than ever in history! I know we have had some very bad years in the past but never so much visible FASCISM within the US. Without truth and investigative journalism, Democracy ceases. I come here because I trust you. You have been so effective in getting corporations to make changes because of the truth you tell.
You are appreciated so much!
I will post this in my own notes Recommended to all: Popular Information-Judd Legum-Substack
We are SO fortunate to have known about you and to have read all of your contributions. Thank you for encapsulating many of your articles that resulted in major changes. I share about these with friends, so it helps to have a list.
I noticed that once in awhile the WSJ and Fox have given your work coverage. May that increase! One of my "alone in the universe wanting others to know" issues is that millions of people ONLY listen to FOX, OAN, NewsMax, and Salem Broadcasting; and they are the ones who decry the negativity of the news media--they never listen to regular or cable much less CSpan to learn any differently. These many millions (including the well-educated as well as the pitifully unlearned) believe all of the negativity defaming Joe Biden. What can be done about this dangerous imbalance?
A couple of years ago, a friend forwarded this newsletter to me. I was as impressed with the quality of writing as I was with the quality of research and thoughtful analysis. I became a paid subscriber shortly thereafter. Several years later, Popular Information remains my first read of the day. Here’s to another five years (and more), Mr. Legum.
Yes! I stumbled onto PI by accident but as you state, "I was as impressed with the quality of writing as I was with the quality of research and thoughtful analysis. I became a paid subscriber shortly thereafter."
Indeed.
Beautifully illustrates the ongoing urgency of investigative journalism. Thank you. 🙏🏼
This is a public service
If only the glorified stenographers of the mainstream news media did the wonderfully intelligent and thorough job that you do, Judd — our country would be in a much better place. Thank you!
Speaking for myself, I'm all in Judd.
This past week with no PI has been daunting. Heartbreaking even, because that lack made the paucity of so much of what passes for journalism nowadays, even more apparent than before!
Per tejaskr, this is indeed a public service. A most valuable one indeed.
Per Wanda Bates, yes. Thank you for all that you do. You have earned the gratitude of many.
Me too. Went to substack to see if I missed something and kept wondering, did I miss a comment about PI being off for a week? What, he wants a little time to recharge? Sooo glad to see you back. Thanks for all that you do.
OK? Same here. Freaked me out.
Time flies when you're helping expose corruption and other misdeeds. Congrats on five years. 🥳
Happy Anniversary. You are an Investigative Superhero. This past week has been so weird without my first morning read. You were missed.
I loved todays walk down memory lane and all the amazing good you have done. Your stories reflect the countless hours of behind the scenes work and excellent journalism. Here is to another 5 and beyond 🥂!
As someone old enough to remember I.F. Stone, or Izzie as some called him, I think he'd be proud of you, Judd, but he'd probably urge you to take on the Defense Department, which has kept ballooning since he fought against our war in Vietnam. Fearless, fair and effective, that's you.
Judd, you are my hero. I missed the days of Woodward & Bernstein “following the money” to unravel Watergate. I gladly pay my subscription to Popular Information to help continue your extraordinary investigative reporting.
Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations Judd and thank you!
It was good to walk down memory lane with you this morning, Judd, and be reminded of the important stories you broke. I'm proud to have been a 5 year subscriber. As Mark Jones said, Here's to another five years!
Judd, You are a top journalist and most critically needed at this time, more than ever in history! I know we have had some very bad years in the past but never so much visible FASCISM within the US. Without truth and investigative journalism, Democracy ceases. I come here because I trust you. You have been so effective in getting corporations to make changes because of the truth you tell.
You are appreciated so much!
I will post this in my own notes Recommended to all: Popular Information-Judd Legum-Substack
Fantastic work by Judd and everyone working with him.
We are SO fortunate to have known about you and to have read all of your contributions. Thank you for encapsulating many of your articles that resulted in major changes. I share about these with friends, so it helps to have a list.
I noticed that once in awhile the WSJ and Fox have given your work coverage. May that increase! One of my "alone in the universe wanting others to know" issues is that millions of people ONLY listen to FOX, OAN, NewsMax, and Salem Broadcasting; and they are the ones who decry the negativity of the news media--they never listen to regular or cable much less CSpan to learn any differently. These many millions (including the well-educated as well as the pitifully unlearned) believe all of the negativity defaming Joe Biden. What can be done about this dangerous imbalance?
Congratulations and thank you for 5 yrs! I am grateful for the investigative reporting you and the team provide.