Consumer rights activism

Robert Scheer Knows Who to Blame for the Financial Crisis Robert Scheer Knows Who to Blame for the Financial Crisis

Robert Scheer knows who's responsible for our tanked economy—and in his new book, he's not afraid to name names.

Sep 14, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday Any Given Sunday

We can't get financial reform on the scale we need without embarrassing people.

May 20, 2010 / Chris Hayes

United We Stand to Audit the Fed United We Stand to Audit the Fed

Nation DC Editor Chris Hayes guest-hosts the Rachel Maddow show and reports on the “remarkable” showing from the Senate as they unanimously voted to audit the Federal...

May 12, 2010 / Chris Hayes

United We Stand to Audit the Fed United We Stand to Audit the Fed

Nation DC Editor Chris Hayes guest-hosts the Rachel Maddow show and reports on the “remarkable” showing from the Senate as they unanimously voted to audit the Federal R...

May 12, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Senate Votes to Audit the Fed

Senate Votes to Audit the Fed Senate Votes to Audit the Fed

After years of being dismissed and disregarded, the "Audit the Fed" movement—with a remarkable left-right coalition—wins a 96-0 vote in the Senate.

May 11, 2010 / John Nichols

Dodd’s Not-Independent Consumer Watchdog Dodd’s Not-Independent Consumer Watchdog

 Dodd's bill puts a strong cop on the beat. But the same regulators who've already failed us would look over its shoulder.

Mar 15, 2010 / Kai Wright

Stop the Subprime Tsunami Stop the Subprime Tsunami

Predatory lending is the biggest economic crisis since 1929, especially for the black and brown people caught in its grip.

Nov 30, 2007 / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Who’s Afraid of Gardasil? Who’s Afraid of Gardasil?

A medical breakthrough has provoked opposition from conservatives, consumer advocates and antivaccine groups.

Mar 8, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert

Part D From Outer Space Part D From Outer Space

The Bush Administration's ill-advised new prescription drug program could destroy Medicare as a benefit for all Americans.

Jan 11, 2006 / Feature / Trudy Lieberman

Money for Nothing Money for Nothing

Activists say no to corporate giveaways.

Aug 14, 2003 / Feature / Bobbi Murray

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