Consumer Protection

Success: Important Social Media Safeguards Enacted

A high-profile arrest and a major announcement from a popular social media platform have bolstered efforts to enhance online protections. Applaud the rise of crucial safeguards in social media.

Protect Domestic Violence Survivors From Automotive Tech Stalking

Domestic abusers are weaponizing technology to maintain control over their victims. Demand lawmakers do more to end the use of smart technology in domestic violence.

Stop Dropping Support for Marginalized Communities

Equality and fairness for the marginalized are increasingly being scrubbed out of the consumer world. Demand corporations stop surrendering to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Don’t Endanger Consumers with Toxic Skin Care Products

Popular cosmetics products reportedly contain harmful, health-destroying chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Demand an end to forever chemicals that pose a direct threat to consumers.

Protect Plant Products From Cost and Safety Crises

Serious concerns are being raised about the delays and deficiencies in British trade post-Brexit. Urge a reworking of policies that are hurting consumers in several ways.

Don’t Let Big Tobacco Dictate Science

Big Tobacco is reportedly shaping and warping scientific research to suit its agenda. Call for an end to this deceptive practice.

Prevent Disruptive Global Tech Outages

A cybersecurity bug caused global disruptions to banks, hospitals, airlines, and more. Demand actions to ensure such widespread upheaval to consumers does not happen again.

Hold Plane Manufacturer Accountable for Deadly Crashes

An airline manufacturer gaining infamy for its safety failures and violations has again been let off the hook by the government. Demand decisive action against Boeing’s deadly negligence.

Prevent Pesticide Infusion Into Consumer Products

Pesticides are posing a real public health threat to consumers. Urge stricter regulation and enforcement of agricultural policies covering these harmful substances.

Success: Medication Reproductive Rights Protected

A medication that women who have been deprived of their medical choices increasingly rely upon has been upheld by the nation’s highest court. Applaud this legal win for reproductive rights.

Ensure Affordable Housing for All

Affordable, efficient, and safe public housing is increasingly out of reach for Americans. Demand solutions that confront and help remedy this kitchen table crisis.

Protect Patients From Risky Vampire Facials

A beauty treatment popularized by influencers has reportedly been linked to HIV infections. Call for stronger protections against facilities that are failing to meet standards of care and safety.

Don’t Hand Out Potentially Harmful Meal Kits to School Children

Meal kits widely available in school lunch programs are in the crossfire for their potential inclusion of unhealthy and harmful substances. Demand the agency overseeing Lunchables vet their safety before serving them to children.

Achieve Internet Access for All

High-speed internet could soon be out of reach for millions of low-income Americans. Call for the continuation of a program that can help the most at-risk consumers stay connected.

Protect Vulnerable Bridges From Collapse

A ship’s collision with a major bridge resulted in tragedy, but this horrific event may have been prevented with better infrastructure. Demand stronger protections for America’s aging bridges and for the travelers who depend on them.

Endorse Smart Solutions for Gun Violence Prevention

Smart technology is coming to America’s firearms. Demand leaders support an effort that could curb preventable gun injuries and deaths.

Don’t Derail Transportation and Consumer Goods

Aging infrastructure and a series of strikes are threatening Germany’s once-vibrant rail industry. Call for a commitment to correcting this far-reaching economic disabler.

Safeguard Consumers From Potentially Dangerous Pain Relief Supplements

Unregulated supplements appear to pose an increasing risk to the well-being and lives of unsuspecting consumers. Call for enhanced consumer protections.

Protect Kids From Allegedly Intentional Lead Poisoning

The recent rash of lead poisonings presumably resulting from applesauce consumption may have been an intentional act. Demand justice for the young victims if foul play is proven.

Get Lead Out of Stanley Cups

A hot-selling tumbler has come under scrutiny for its potential to expose consumers to lead. Call for stronger safeguards in relation to this popular product.

Keep Airline Passengers Safe From Terror and Tragedy

A terrifying event for passengers aboard a reportedly faulty aircraft brought attention to a tool important for ensuring air safety. Call for greater expansion of this crucial resource.

Protect Consumers From Interest Rate Pile-Ups

High accumulated interest is a continuing problem for consumers. Deceptive deferred interest plans compound this economic crisis. Demand better safeguards against a practice that harms the most vulnerable individuals.

Declare Game Over for Big Oil

A popular game has become another propaganda tool for fossil fuel special interests. Demand a reset on Shell’s insidious campaign to recruit kids to their cause.

Prevent Fatal Bus Accidents

In the wake of a major, lethal bus crash, swift action is needed to safeguard the public. Call for reforms that will best serve and protect transit passengers.

Don’t Let Faulty Fridges Sicken Consumers

One of the nation’s most frequently used appliances is allegedly hurting consumers’ wallets and endangering their well-being. Demand consumer protection watchdogs take long-overdue action on America’s most maligned refrigerator.

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