Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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Featured Content
Stopping the epidemic of catalytic converter theft
April 11, 2024: For many years, I drove a 2007 Toyota Prius. I loved my little fuel-efficient and quiet machine, getting 45 mph and putting almost 189,000+ miles on it. All went well until one night a few years ago.
Not so fast, PBMs: You aren’t fooling consumers
April 9, 2024: A recent op-ed, “It’s Time for Facts in the PBM Debate” by the president of one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), is at odds with the reality of what consumers are facing when we go to the pharmacy.
Oral argument for ACA case will determine the fate of millions
On Tuesday, July 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th…
FDA acts to protect women’s health
Last April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
What has happened to nurturing and protecting children?
Reid Maki is the director of child labor advocacy at the National…
Three reasons scientists believe bugs are the next beef
Shaunice Wall is NCL's Linda Golodner Food Safety and Nutrition…
‘Innovation’ = airline speak for finding new ways to gouge consumers
If you have been listening to the airline industry, you may…
Being Financially Fragile in America – National Consumers League
By NCL Public Policy intern Melissa Cuddington
Nearly 36 percent…
Imposters, information theft, and internet scams: the dangers of unregulated online pharmacies – National Consumers League
By NCL Food Policy and LifeSmarts Caleigh Bartash
With technology…
D.C. City Council Angers Voters by Moving to Overturn Initiative 77 – National Consumers League
By NCL Public Policy intern Melissa Cuddington
After the passage…
BlackRock: Promoting shareholder activism – National Consumers League
By NCL Public Policy intern Melissa Cuddington
Many consumers…
Regulations Can Save Lives, Like Ted’s – National Consumers League
Written by National Consumers League Intern Sarah Aillon
The…