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
Dallas High School team from Pennsylvania wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
Pennsylvania’s Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Watch the National LifeSmarts Championship live at 8:30 am PST on Sunday, April 21
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship from San Diego will be livestreamed on Sunday, April 21. The semifinal matches begin at 8:30 am PST, and the championship match begins at 10:15 am PST.
NCL decries Supreme Court rulings in Harris v. Quinn and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby – National Consumers League
June 30, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
New Javelin Strategy & Research/National Consumers League Study: Consumers Losing Trust in Businesses, Expect Government Action on Fraud and Data Breach – National Consumers League
June 30, 2014National Consumers League #DataInsecurity Cross-Country…
NCL applauds Supreme Court ruling requiring warrants to search suspect’s phone – National Consumers League
June 27, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
NCL statement on NLRB v. Noel Canning Supreme Court ruling – National Consumers League
June 26, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
Tobacco Companies Should Prevent Child Labor in U.S. Tobacco Farming – National Consumers League
June 26, 2014
Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
Washington,…
NCL Statement on Court Ruling on Sugary Drink Portion Sizing – National Consumers League
June 26, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
The unit-price is right: advocates commend large retailers for agreeing to provide unit prices online – National Consumers League
June 18, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
In a victory for consumer protection, the Supreme Court rules in favor of Pom Wonderful – National Consumers League
June 13, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
NCL launches all-new nclnet.org – National Consumers League
June 9, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, …
NCL disappointed in Congress school lunch nutrition standards debate – National Consumers League
May 29, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, …