Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929
Online exhibit from the Library of Congress that assembles a variety of source materials from the 1920s that document the widespread prosperity of the Coolidge years, the nation's transition to a mass consumer economy, and the role of government in this transition.
The Dunning Letter
Blog dedicated to protecting consumer privacy in junk mail personal data and promotion of individual's right to control and protect name and private information.
The Consumer Activism Project
T-CAP is dedicated to research and education on consumer activism and to inform contemporary public policy and political debates.
Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
A nationally-recognized, California-based, non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization. Deals in insurance reform, healthcare reform, billing errors, and other issues.
Co-op America
Contains information on boycott campaigns, sweatshop activism, public service, barter and LETSystems to regenerate local economies in the service of local needs.
Ethical Consumer
Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a wide range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database.
Ethical Corporation
Monthly global business publication providing corporate social, environmental, and financial responsibility news, advice, and examples.
Consumer Activism in Great Britain
Study conducted for the National Consumer Council includes survey results concerning questions about consumer activisim in the UK.
CASPIAN - Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering
Consumer group opposed to supermarket "club cards" and loyalty programs. Lists the card status of supermarkets across the U.S.
Socially Responsible Consumer
Information and products for consumers who want their spending and investing to support their values. Emphasizes inteconnections between human rights, animal rights and welfare, and environment.
UCAN - Utility Consumers' Action Network
San Diego California consumer watchdog group advising consumers on energy, utilities and internet issues.
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