Digital History
Digital History: Ralph Nader and the Consumer Movement
This well-written article by Digital History details the activism of Ralph Nader, and includes much information about the consumer protection movement.
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Automobile in American Life and Society: Unsafe at Any Speed
Here is a brief excerpt from Ralph Nader's1965 book, Unsafe at Any Speed, decrying the auto industry's seeming unconcern with the design problems of the automobile and calling for holding the industry accountable.
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Nhtsa: Highway Safety Act of 1966
This is the act that was legislated to improve highway safety.
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The Center for Study of Responsive Law
The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL) is an organization run by Ralph Nader that researches and encourages institutions to become more aware of citizen-consumer needs. There are links to their projects, resources, and related...
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The Highway Safety Group
This site is devoted to the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and related safe highway practices. At the core, it is a movement to "save" the assault on highway safety.
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Center for a New American Dream
Has the American Dream become jaded? Has it turned into a materialistic nightmare? The New American Dream center has information to keep the Dream alive and healthy.