What made John Deere change its tune on Right to Repair?
Deere now pinky swears to give farmers repair rights, a concession to growing pressure from the Right to Repair movement.
Tell Amazon: It’s time to move beyond wasteful single-use plastic packaging
Amazon creates an enormous amount of plastic waste with single-use packaging that we just don't need.
PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
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STATEMENT: Cost savings imminent for millions of patients who need Humira
Toxic PFAS chemicals are being sprayed on crops across the country
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New report shines light on the problems with ‘chemical recycling’
Key state committee passes bill that incentivizes electric lawn equipment
Are you mad at your credit cards? Tell the CFPB.
Legislative Briefing: Turn off the Tap on Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Calling state lawmakers– Register now to join our national briefing on toxic PFAS chemicals and what states can do.
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Smart Decisions about Smart Toys
Smart toys have internet connections and special software – and come with risks. Smart toys can collect a lot of data about kids, increasing the chances your child's data may be exposed during a breach or hack.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
When I buy something, I think I own it. I don't want to have to ask anyone's permission to open it up and try to fix it.
We need to stand up to companies that profit when we throw stuff away
As there is ever more to be done, I like that WashPIRG works to solve important issues while educating the public about them, and is playing an active role on many fronts.Frank Kroger, Member
Solving important issues while educating the public
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the health of children and infants...Patricia Jett, Member
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
I’ve continued to support PIRG’s work because I want to help to eliminate single-use plastics, protect the planet and save the bees, and address consumer protection issues.Don Ewing, Member
