A new McDonald's boycott is happening now. A larger economic blackout and more spending freezes are planned through summer. What to know in Mississippi

McDonald's, a cornerstone of American fast-food culture, finds itself in the crosshairs of a growing nationwide boycott this week. The Golden Arches, typically known for consistent customer traffic, is now battling not only sliding U.

McDonald's has found itself at the center of growing public scrutiny. The People's Union USA, a grassroots advocacy group based in Illinois, has launched a weeklong boycott against the fast-food giant over its quiet rollback of diversity,