Statement: FTC announces suit against John Deere for allegedly monopolizing repair
Announcement comes after years of research, advocacy about barriers to farm equipment repair
Nathan
Proctor
Senior Director, Campaign for the Right to Repair, PIRG
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., Tufts University
Nathan leads U.S. PIRG’s Right to Repair campaign, working to pass legislation that will prevent companies from blocking consumers’ ability to fix their own electronics. Nathan lives in Arlington, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children.
Posts by Nathan Proctor
Veterans speak up for military Right to Repair
Veterans who have struggled with repair restrictions while serving their country are calling for change
STATEMENT: FTC investigates John Deere for restricting repair
After PIRG and allies filed a complaint, court documents reveal that the FTC is actively pursuing the tractor giant for their approach to Right to Repair
Apple debuts repair innovations, but will repair actually be easier?
iPhone 16 launch shows that Right to Repair is making progress but software issues could undermine gains
Why is deep-sea mining bad for the environment?
The international community has failed to finalize a moratorium on mining the sea floor. Here’s what deep sea mining could mean for the environment.