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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 18h

📣Final registration call!

In just TWO weeks, we’ll gather in DC to honor the bold voices fighting for consumers and workers. The Trumpeter Awards are almost here — a night to celebrate courage, leadership, and impact.

⏰ Last chance to save your spot — registration closes today! ow.ly/ET6i50X6eab

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 6d

Looks like Rivian is learning from Tesla's mistakes. But -- we agree with @autosafety.org. NHTSA should issue a safety standard, to make it easier to get out in an emergency and not get trapped inside. @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @tesla-takedown.bsky.social @saferoadsnow.bsky.social

Dana Hull @danahull.bsky.social · 6d

NEW from my colleagues @emilychang.bsky.social and Ed Ludlow: Rivian plans to incorporate a manual door release that is more clearly visible and located near the electrically powered interior handles in the rear doors of its next-generation SUV

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Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns

Rivian Automotive Inc. is reworking a key element of its vehicle doors after employees and customers raised concerns over potential safety issues with the current design, according to people familiar ...

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 6d

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 6d

The countdown is on! Join us October 23 for the 2025 Trumpeter Awards as we honor leaders who have fought tirelessly for consumers and workers.

Since 1973, the Trumpeter Awards have recognized trailblazers in consumer and worker protection.

Don't miss out on the chance to RSVP: ow.ly/1SaO50X6eae

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 8d

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 #Parents -- Who is keeping your #kids safe from hazardous products? 🚨 Changes at US Consumer Product Safety Commission raise alarms. TY @nationalconsumers.bsky.social for shining the spotlight. @consumerfed.bsky.social
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Shake-up at federal agency creates concern about consumer product safety

The future of consumer product safety in America is in a state of flux, as major changes rock the agency tasked with protecting the public from dangerous produc

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you to the American Optometric Association for honoring us with the Health Care Leader Award. NCL CEO Sally Greenberg reminds us: “We must continue fighting to ensure very personal, and very important health care decisions are made between patients and their doctors—not insurance executives.”

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 10d

⏳ We're less than ONE month until the 2025 Trumpeter Awards!

We're getting ready for an inspiring evening full of celebration, connection, and advocacy. Are you joining us?

📍 Washington, DC
🗓️ October 23
🔗RSVP: ow.ly/nMZF50X3GKx

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 13d

Kids are being targeted by scams and sextortion at younger ages. LifeSmarts, Meta, and Childhelp are teaming up to reach 1M middle schoolers with lessons on online safety—taught by high school peers. 💻 Learn more: ow.ly/kx2Y50X1Jsf

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 Counterfeit airbags from China are implicated in fatal crashes in America. Hard to detect, but they can kill. @autosafety.org @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @autosafety.org

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 15d

Medical experts and autism advocates reject claims linking Tylenol in pregnancy to autism. ACOG says it’s one of the few safe options for pain and fever. Rising autism diagnoses reflect better recognition. End stigma, don’t spread fear. ow.ly/r4j850X1Pl9

Oklahoma medical experts, advocates push back on Trump, RFK Jr. Tylenol claims

"The conditions people use acetaminophen to treat during pregnancy are far more dangerous than any theoretical risks."

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 16d

Consumers are being misled with deceptive telehealth ads for weight loss drugs on their phones, social feeds, and TVs. Following the @US_FDA's recent crackdown on ads, our petition calls on the @FTC to exercise its authority to keep patients safe.

See: ow.ly/FoA350X0WGY

Consumer, Patient Safety, and Public Health Groups Petition the FTC to Stop the Deceptive Online Marketing of Unapproved Weight Loss Drugs - National Consumers League

Washington, DC, – Now that a Presidential memorandum directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure accuracy in direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising and the September 9 MAHA Repo...

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 17d

Safety delayed is safety denied. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has postponed updates to its Five-Star Safety Rating Program, leaving consumers without critical information to compare vehicle safety. ow.ly/PKIg50X0zvc

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 17d

This week, NCL CEO Sally Greenberg joins Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference panel on medical debt & the #340B program. 76% of Americans worry hospitals use 340B discounts while aggressively collecting medical debt. Learn more: bit.ly/ncl-poll-340...

National Survey Shows a Vast Majority of Americans Want Comprehensive Reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program - National Consumers League

Washington, DC – The National Consumers League (NCL) applauds Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, for releasing a ne...

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 20d

TY @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social @chuckbell.bsky.social @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social @consumercal.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social @weareunidosus.bsky.social @consumeradvocates.bsky.social for supporting passage of #SB766. @governor.ca.gov pls sign #SB766 into law

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · 20d

BRAVO Senator Ben Allen for championing the CA CARS Act including a 3-day cooling off period for used car buyers. Imagine getting a refund for any reason after having time to read paperwork & get the car inspected. Game changer! @governor.ca.gov Pls sign #SB766

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CA Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, SB 766 author Sen. Ben Allen responds to Sen. Brian Jones

YouTube video by carconsumers

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 20d

Each year 54K Americans suffer table saw injuries, including 4K amputations. Yet the FTC wants to roll back safety standards. NCL’s Sally Greenberg: “It is outrageous that the FTC would put the profits of table saw manufacturers over the safety of American workers and families.” ow.ly/p2ka50WZFZQ

Consumer group blasts FTC for ‘undermining table saw safety standards’ | Woodworking Network

The National Consumers League (NCL) said it strongly opposes the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recommendation to roll back proposed safety standards for table saws.

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · 20d

AI is making scams faster, smarter, and more convincing. NCL board member Kirstin Downey highlights the risks and need for stronger protections. Experts at NCL’s AI & Consumer Fraud Conference discussed solutions from better enforcement to consumer education.

Read more: ow.ly/gh8K50WZyRl

Kirstin Downey: AI Is Making It Easier For Scammers To Target Victims

The caller claimed to work for HECO, and what he said left a Kailua woman frazzled and uncertain.

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 21d

A member of the National Consumer League tells ACIP says "altering the schedule by changing recommedations" risks sewing additional confusion and adding financial hardships. ACIP should align recommendations from AMA and AAP, she said.

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌟 We’re honored to have Marc Rotenberg, ED of the Center for AI and Digital Policy, as the keynote at our Sept. 17 conference at GWU. A global voice on AI, data protection & policy, Marc will set the stage for critical conversations on fighting fraud in the age of AI. RSVP here: ow.ly/BgTh50WU5e2

National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Sep 5

Not all weight loss drugs are what they seem. Millions have been misled into believing compounded GLP-1s are safe for weight loss, with over 1,150 adverse events already reported. NCL is calling for stronger regulations to stop fraud and protect consumers. ow.ly/bgcY50WScSt

Fraud, Counterfeits, and Unsafe Doses: NCL Sounds Alarm on Compounded GLP-1 Market - National Consumers League

Washington, DC – On behalf of the millions of consumers who have been lulled into believing that compounded GLP-1s are safe and effective for weight loss, the National Consumers League (NCL) apprecia...

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Sep 3

Middle & low-income Americans are losing faith in the economy. Sentiment fell nearly 6% in August as families cut back on food, clothes, and car repairs, while the wealthy keep spending on luxuries. When millions cannot afford basics as others live in excess, the system is failing. ow.ly/VaEf50WQzzt

The Middle-Class Vibe Has Shifted From Secure to Squeezed

Households earning between $50,000 and $100,000 are trading down, cutting back and feeling increasingly strapped, while high earners keep on spending.

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Aug 28

Prescription drug costs keep rising while pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) profit in the shadows.

NCL led a letter with 30+ orgs urging the Department of Labor to rein in #PBM practices, demand transparency, and put patients, employers, and consumers first. Read our letter: ow.ly/izC150WNCPc

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Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety @autosafety4all.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚨Without "pesky" regulations, giant sleazebag corporations can get away with committing fraud, mayhem, and murder. @nationalconsumers.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social

Coalition for Sensible Safeguards @sensiblesafeguards.bsky.social · Aug 26

NEW: Trump is unlawfully keeping the public in the dark about his deregulatory priorities.

By law, the Unified Agenda must be published twice a year, and must contain the full list of rules that agencies expect to propose or finalize in the next 6-12 months.
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Vanishing Unified Agenda Keeps the Public in the Dark on Trump’s Deregulatory Priorities

Vanishing Unified Agenda Keeps the Public in the Dark on Trump’s Deregulatory Priorities For Immediate Release: August 26, 2025 Contact: David Rosen, [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump ad...

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Aug 26

Imagine when women couldn’t vote. Just 105 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was certified after decades of organizing, protest, and hard-fought wins in Congress and the states.

This anniversary reminds us that women’s rights are hard-won, not guaranteed.

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National Consumers League @nationalconsumers.bsky.social · Aug 19

#AI is transforming markets and changing how consumers are targeted. Join the free conference Artificial Intelligence & Consumer Fraud: Risks, Responses, & Policy Solutions on Sept. 17 to explore risks, responses, and policy solutions.
Register here: ow.ly/mtFH50WIrcr

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