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Digital History

Digital History: Ralph Nader and the Consumer Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Primary
University of Michigan

Automobile in American Life and Society: Unsafe at Any Speed

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Primary
Other

Nhtsa: Highway Safety Act of 1966

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the act that was legislated to improve highway safety.
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Website
Other

The Center for Study of Responsive Law

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

The Highway Safety Group

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Center for a New American Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
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.