Carlessnesshood 101 for Cleaner Air, Healther Planet
:: Driving down the environmental, health, ownership and operation costs of automobiles. Issues: air pollution; Environmenal protection; Ecological consumption; Clean air; Consumer education. Location: San Rafael, CA 94915.
Mitsubishi Watch
:: News, analysis and commentary based on published and unpublished material and personal experience related to unethical behavior of Mitsubishi group of companies. Issues: corporate responsibility; environment; workplace democracy; consumer protection; equal rights; forests; labor; minorities; racism. Location: Berkeley, CA 94702.
Illinois Partnership for Fair Telecommunications
:: A nonprofit partnership dedicated to promoting
free market competition in the telephone industry. Issues: consumer protection; consumer rights; Location: Chicago, IL 60622.
UK Leftist Student Union (LSU)
:: Students who promote grass-roots democracy, justice, personal empowerment, environmental protection, and the anti-war movement. Issues: justice; campus; activism; student; liberal; anti-war; union; environment; anti-consumer. Location: Lexington, KY 40506.
Public Citizen
:: Founded by Ralph Nader in 1971 asthe consumer's eyes and ears in Washington. With the support of more than
150,000 people like you, we fight for safer drugs and medical devices, cleaner and safer energy sources, a cleaner environment,
fair trade, and a more open and democratic government. Issues: consumer protection; environment; health; justice; labor; energy; rights; safety. Location: Washington, DC, DC .
Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs)
:: Non-profit, non-partisan consumer and environmental advocacy groups with members around the country and lobbying office in DC. Issues: environment; consumer protection; democracy; activism; energy; toxics. Location: Washington, DC 20003.
238 Stanley Hall, University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (314)882-3817
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Contacts(s): Dr. Barbara Slusher Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Center For Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Making consumer demand known to supermarkets, grocers, and government officials will stimulate the production and availability of contaminant-free food. That is the goal of ASF. It is supported by a coalition of over 80 consumer, environmental, farm and rural advocacy groups. Other Resources: See SAFE FOOD ACTION and THE SAFE-FOOD GAZETTE newsletters; FREE RANGE MEAT DIRECTORY. Contacts(s): Roger Blobaum (ASF Director), Michael F. Jacobson (Executive Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Heldref Publications
4000 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016-1851 Phone: (202)362-6445
Issues: environment; health; consumer protection; hazardous waste; public health. Description: For 46 years, this noted journal has provided objective documentation of the effects of environmental agents on human health. In one single source Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal brings together the latest research from such varying fields as epidemilology, toxicology, biostatistics, and biochemistry. In a field where today's certainty often becomes tomorrow's myth, this journal publishes new research with scientific integrity and rigorous methodology. Contacts(s): Patricia McCready (Managing Editor) Publisher: Heldref Publications. Page#: 64. Price: $14/ea. Subscriptions: $85/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 2M. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Established to reduce deaths from defective automobiles, badly constructed highways and defective mobile homes. Also, educates and advises consumers and attorneys on warranty rights and other legal rights. See IMPACT and LEMON TIMES under periodicals; and, CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PUBLICATIONS LIST. See, also, under directories, THE LEMON BOOK. Other Resources: See THE LEMON BOOK. Publications brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals available from CAS Publications Dept. Over 100 items available. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW. #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: See THE LEMON BOOK. CAS Publications Brochure lists Books, Periodicals, Reports & Information, Auto Defect Packets, Fuel Economy Publications, Consumer Action Guides and Arbitration Manuals. 100+ items available. Other Resources: The publications brochure from the Center for Auto Safety is free with a self-addressed, stamped envelope sent to CAS Publications Dept. Please include SASE with each request. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Communications Director) Established: 1970. Type: publisher; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Issues: politics; health; education; economics; environment; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive; science; government accountability. Description: Provides the public with reliable, up-to-date information about the effects of science/technology on society, chief focus on food/health; developing a national health policy which features health promotion and disease prevention; investigates, monitors and exposes industry and government's failure to implement a sound nutrition/health policy for US. The nation's leading consumer group, best known for work on food labeling, additives, deceptive advertising, organic agriculture and watchdogging. Other Resources: NUTRITION ACTION NEWSLETTER, books, posters, computer software, videos, and slide charts. See, also, Americans for Safe Food. Contacts(s): Richard Layman (Marketing Division) Fax: (202)265-4954. Established: 1971. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 19367
Washington, DC 20036-0367 Phone: (202)387-8030
Issues: economics; education; justice; politics; consumer protection. Description: A Ralph Nader organization that supports and conducts a wide variety of research and educational projects to encourage the political, economic and social institutions of this country to be more aware of the needs of the citizen-consumer. The Center publishes a number of reports on a variety of public interest issues. Contacts(s): Kevin Brown Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
806 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1104 Phone: (202)347-7823
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to provide consumers with good to reasonably priced, high quality services. By studying and rating service firms and publishing the findings, they hope to improve the local service market and to foster similar organizations in other cities. Other Resources: See CHECKBOOK magazine. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for the Study of Services
806 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-1104 Phone: (202)347-7823
Affiliate: Center for the Study of Services. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: A magazine that studies and rates service firms. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
4814 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60632-4116
Issues: education; heallth; justice; psychology; consumer protection. Description: A distributor dealing in reference, humanitites, psychology, law, and consumer issues books specializing in the college and special library markets. Contacts(s): Mark Habral (Book Buyer) Type: publisher; distributor. Source: John Kremer.
Avon Books
105 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016-7418 Phone: (800)238-0658
Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Chapter title "Where to Get Help," which lists American Cancer Society offices, National Cancer Institute research study groups, cancer treatment centers, and other organizations and associations of assistance to cancer patients and their families in the US, Canada, and Europe. Research and treatment programs may also include some indication of the emphasis. Contacts(s): Marion Morra, Eve Potts Publisher: Avon Books. Published Date: 1987. Frequency: Irregular. Fax: (212)532-2172. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
USPIRG
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-9707
Affiliate: US Public Interest Research Group. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: "This newsletter promotes consumer actions and research in the spirit of Ralph Nader, who sparked the group's formation. Campus chapter news and ideas on national consumer campaign needing support find a place here also." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Melinda Upton, Kathleen Traphagon Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 4/yr. Dues: $25/yr. Established: 1983. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1224 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5183 Phone: (202)393-2018
Affiliate: National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Issues: health; family; consumer protection; seniors. Description: "Better health and living conditions at nursing homes are advocated in this triannual review. Scores of short pieces and reviews cover the field in detail, and form a good information and action resource for activists and other concerned folks." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Elma Holder Price: $10/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 3/yr. Established: 1977. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
2001 S St. NW, #530
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)462-4700
Issues: health; economics; consumer protection; nutrition. Description: Dedicated to providing a safe, nutritious, affordable and accessible food supply for all Americans. Contacts(s): Rodney Leonard Established: 1970. Contact: Rodney Leonard Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 158
Newton Center, MA 02159-0001 Phone: (617)552-3674
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; boycotts. Contacts(s): Fr. Robert McEwen Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-4996
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: politics; economics; lobbying; consumer protection. Description: The legislative advocacy arm of Public Citizen, a consumer organization founded by Ralph Nader. Attorneys, organizers, and staffers go before the US Congress on behalf of the average consumer. Other Resources: Newsletter, CONGRESS WATCHER. Contacts(s): Michael Waldman Established: 1971. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
693 Mission St., #403
San Francisco, CA 94105-4114 Phone: (415)777-9635
Affiliate: Consumer Action. Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: "Although California consumer affairs are emphasized, the points raised are applicable to consumer rights throughout the nation. Utility problems and credit card billing rights are typical of the moderate features in this tabloid." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Mike Heffer Price: Donation. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 8-10/yr. Established: 1971. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
6048 Ogantz
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347 Phone: (215)424-1441
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Membership organization of consumers in Philadelphia area which handles consumer complaints, mortgage foreclosures, utilities and insurance rate increases, etc. Other Resources: Newsletter. Dues: $15/yr, membership and newsletter. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
350 Scotland Dr.
Orange, NJ 07050-2399 Phone: (201)676-6663
Issues: economics; education; consumer protection. Description: Serves as a clearinghouse, training and technical assistance center for consumer educators planning and implementing educational and information programs. Contacts(s): Robert Berko Other:(800)872-0121. Established: 1978. Type: organization; center. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-6121
Issues: economics; health; agriculture; politics; consumer protection; lobbying. Description: Advocates the consumer point of view on Capitol Hill and before agencies and the courts. An organization comprised of other organizations. Assists its members through a state and local resource center, which provides them with ideas on issue, fundraising and organizing. In turn, its members assist in national lobbying efforts. Other Resources: See DIRECTORY OF STATE AND LOCAL CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS. Contacts(s): Steve Brobeck (Executive Director) Established: 1968. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
425 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA 94107-2927 Phone: (415)826-6314
Issues: agriculture; environment; economics; health; hazardous waste; consumer protection; pesticides. Description: A network of environmentalists, consumers, and labor groups working to promote practical pesticide reduction, and in the process, promote excellence in American agriculture. Other Resources: See also National Toxics Campaign. Contacts(s): Craig Merilees Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumers Union of the United States
256 Washington St.
Mount Vernon, NY 10553-1099 Phone: (914)667-9400
Affiliate: Consumers Union of the United States. Issues: health; economics; consumer protection. Description: Magazine. Additional Address: HBox CS 2010-A, Mt. Vernon, NY 10551 Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Gale Research Inc.
835 Penobscot Building
Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (800)877-GALE
Issues: economics; health; environment; corporate responsibility; consumer protection. Description: Approximately 7,300 federal, state, and city agencies providing aid and information to the consumer in such areas as consumer finance, health, safety, environmental concerns, corporate responsibility, product safety and reliability, etc.; NGO's, centers, institutes, etc., active in consumer issues. Special articles that offer tips and recommendations on subjects of consumer interest. Contacts(s): Shawn Brennan (Editor) Publisher: Gale Research Inc. Published Date: 6/89. Page#: 530. Price: $185/ea. Frequency: Biennial. Fax: (313)961-6241. Other:Telex (810)221-7086. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Crown Publishers, Inc.
201 E. 50th St.
New York, NY 10022-7703 Phone: (212)572-2568
Issues: health; consumer protection; nutrition; green consumer; preventive medicine. Description: "Definitions for the Layman of Ingredients Harmful and Desirable Found in Packaged Foods, with Complete Information for the Consumer." Contacts(s): Ruth Winter (Author) Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc. Published Date: 1978. Type: reference; directory. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumer Handbook Information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
Affiliate: Consumer Handbook Information Center. Issues: economics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility. Description: 2,000+ corporate consumer contacts, automobile manufacturers corporate contact. Better Business Bureau offices, industry third-party dispute resolution programs, trade associations, state and local consumer protection officers, and other federal and state agencies commissioned to handle consumer complaints. Publisher: US Office of Consumer Affairs. Published Date: 10/90. Page#: 100. Subscriptions: Free. Frequency: Biennial. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Consumers Education & Protection Association (CEPA)
6048 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347 Phone: (215)424-1441
Affiliate: Consumers Education & Protection Association (CEPA). Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: "Strongly advocating the rights of consumers, this periodical pulls no punches in exposing manufacturers' negligence and sometimes purposely bad products. It goes beyond the product reviews of most consumers periodicals, and gives ideas on stopping shoddy merchandise and obtaining reimbursement where appropriate." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Lance Haver Price: Free. Subscriptions: $6/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1966. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
5705 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659-4774
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: Articles on subjects of interest to consumers: products and services, automobiles, travel, health, fitness, consumer legal affairs, and personal money management. Contacts(s): John Manos (Editor) Type: periodical. Source: Writers.
6048 Ogontz Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1347
Description: See CONSUMER'S VOICE (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm.
2001 S St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-1125 Phone: (202)462-6262
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to provide consumers with information and counsel on consumer goods and services; to give information on all matters relating to the expense of the family income and to initiate and cooperate with individual and group efforts seeking to create and maintain decent living standards. Other Resources: See CONSUMER'S REPORT magazine and ZILLIONS (periodicals). Established: 1936. Additional Address: 256 Washington St., Mt. Vernon, NY 10553, (915)667-9400. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumers' Checkbooks
733 15th St. NW, #820
Washington, DC 20005-2151 Phone: (202)347-7283
Affiliate: Consumers Checkbook. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Almost 6,000 acute-care hospitals, arranged geographically with name, address, description of services, advanced teaching programs for doctors, university affiliation, and death rate statistics. Contacts(s): Robert Krughoff (Editor) Publisher: Consumers Checkbooks. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 200. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
4 Nickerson St.
Seattle, WA 98109-1651
Affiliate: Program for Appropriate Technology in Health. Issues: health; disabled; consumer protection. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumer Federation of America
1424 16th St. NW, #604
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)387-6121
Affiliate: Consumer Federation of America. Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: About 550 nonprofit, nongovernmental, nonpartisan state and local groups engaged in consumer advocacy. Compiled in conjuntion with the Food Marketing. Published Date: 1987. Page#: 55. Type: reference; directory. Source: Gale Reasearch, Directories in Print.
300 Broadway, #28
San Francisco, CA 94133-4529 Phone: (415)788-3666
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; animal rights; forests; oceans; wildlife/endangered species; conservation; volunteers. Description: Purpose is to initiate and support internationally-oriented projects for the protection and restoration of the environment. Identifies crucial and emerging environmental issues; motivates rapid and effective public action; builds networks among international constituencies. Agenda focuses on rain forests and marine life preservation with support for Central America's environmental struggles. Successful in showing how environmental issues tie in with international politics. Other Resources: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL; Tuna/Dolphin Boycott; Environmental Project on Central America; international Save the Dolphin Project; Rainforest Action Network; Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Urban Habitat Program; California Earth Corps. Volunteers needed. Contacts(s): David R. Brower (Chairman/Founder), David Phillips (Co-director) Fax: (415)788-7324. Other:(800)859-SAVE. Dues: $25, $15/student. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1982. Type: organization; institute. Source: Creative Resources Guild .
6 Provost Square, #602 CWA
Caldwell, NJ 07006 Phone: (201)226-5799
Issues: environment; health; animal rights; green consumer. Description: "Products for an ecological lifestyle, The best non-toxic household and pet products, beautiful fragrances, aromatherapy skin care, all-natural personal care, recycled paper, cruelty-free cosmetics, and more! Fast delivery and 100% guaranteed We send beautiful gift baskets anywhere in the US." Other Resources: 32-page catalog available. Wholesale and retail. "We donate 10% of the profits to worthwhile environmental and animal protection groups." Contacts(s): Sally Malanga (Sales Office), (800)888-5320. Page#: 32. Price: Free. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 1,000M. Fax: (201)226-0991. Other:(800)888-5320(not NJ). Established: 1988. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
c/o Wary Canary Press
Box 2204
Fort Collins, CO 80522-2204 Phone: (303)224-0083
Issues: health; environment; hazardous waste; preventive medicine; self-help; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Current health/ecology magazine offering reviews, op/ed columns, toxic alerts, "environing" tips, resource and consumer alternatives with emphasis on use reduction and proliferation of environmental toxics not only nurtures human health, but enhances total global ecology. A thinking readers environmental health advisor called "the best resource currently available for keeping up with the changing world of products, companies, and research in environmental health," --Carol Venolia. Other Resources: Publishes WARY CANARY periodical. Contacts(s): Suzanne Randegger, Ed Randegger (Co-publishers/Editors) Publisher: Wary Canary Press. Page#: 40. Price: $4/ea. Subscriptions: $15/yr.; $27/2 yrs. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 30654
Bethesda, MD 20824-0654 Phone: (301)530-1737
Issues: environment; agriculture; health; animal rights; vegetarian. Description: A public interest organization formed by animal, consumer, and environmental protection advocates to expose and stop animal abuse and other destructive impacts of factory farming. Each year, FARM conducts four major national campaigns through a network of hundreds of local groups and individual activists. Other Resources: See newsletter, THE FARM REPORT. Contacts(s): Alex Hershaft (President), Michael Winikoff (Legislative Coordinator) Price: Free. Dues: $20-$1000/yr. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1981. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Bantam Books
666 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10103-0001 Phone: (212)765-6500
Issues: health; nutrition; preventive medicine; consumer protection. Description: "Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine, featuring a pharmacopoeia of more than fifty foods." Extols the therapeutic value of various foods. A landmark in preventative health. Publisher: Bantam Books. Published Date: 1988. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Americans for Safe Food
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food. Issues: agriculture; environment; health; hazardous waste; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Listing of meat sources. While ASF does not guarantee that these sources are sustainably and humanely raised, it provides meat eaters with a good starting point. ASF also offers and ORGANIC MAIL ORDER PRODUCE LIST. Both retail for $1.50 each. Type: reference; directory. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
Greenpeace
1436 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997
Affiliate: Greenpeace. Issues: environment; economics; corporate resposibility; boycotts; government accountability; consumer protection. Description: A thorough investigation into "greenwashing." Publisher: Odonian Press. Published Date: 1993. Type: reference; guide. Source: EF!.
1319 F St. NW, #300
Washington, DC 20004-1106 Phone: (202)347-9600
Issues: justice; economics; politics; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; government accountability; monopolies. Description: National consumer organization that works to reform the civil legal system and educate people so they can handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and fairly. Its legislative agenda includes ending lawyers' monopoly over legal services, simplifying legal processes, reducing costs, providing alternatives to lawsuits and bringing public accountability to the regulation of the legal profession. Contacts(s): Richard Hebert Established: 1978. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Medical Consumers
237 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012-1017 Phone: (212)674-7105
Affiliate: Center for Medical Consumers. Issues: health; politics; economics; government accountability; corporate responsibility; consumer protection. Description: "Another public interest consumer health periodical, this one deals both with advocacy issues such as a more effective FDA and with simple personal health issues. These personal health consumer issues include physician/patient relations, unnecessary surgeries and like topics." - C.Canan Other Resources: Free medical library. Contacts(s): Mary Ann Napoli Price: $5/ea. Subscriptions: $35/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Established: 1976. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Health Research Group
2000 P St. NW, #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)872-0320
Affiliate: Health Research Group. Issues: health; politics; labor; consumer protection; preventive medicine; government accountability; corporate responsibility; occupational safety. Description: "Information from tightly sealed government and industry files on health issues, as well as information on common health problems, is explained monthly. From aspirin deaths to X-ray safety - this newsletter will eventually cover it all." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Sidney M. Wolfe Price: $1.50/ea. Subscriptions: $18/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Established: 1985. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: Fights for protections against unsafe foods, drugs, and workplaces, and for greater consumer control over health decisions. Publishes the monthly HEALTH LETTER newsletter. Other Resources: See HEALTH LETTER newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 189
Dallastown, PA 17313-0189
Issues: health; justice; economics; consumer protection. Description: A magazine about growth, social security, donor policies, entrepreneurs, and property rights. Type: periodical; magazine. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Description: This newsletter reports on auto & highway safety work of Center for Auto Safety. It covers safety litigation, auto defects, lemon laws, recalls, federal & state investigations, secret warranties, and fuel economy stories. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Editor), (202)328-7700. Subscriptions: $60, $30 media. Frequency: 6/yr. Circulation: 1.2M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
720 S. Colorado Blvd.
South Tower, #970
Denver, CO 80222-1904 Phone: (303)756-9090
Affiliate: National Environmental Health Association. Issues: environment; health; economics; consumer protection; hazardous waste; recycling. Description: "Health professionals may appreciate this scholarly collection of analyses on the environment vis-a-vis the law, new consumer products, waste, etc." - C.Canan In-depth analysis and global perspectives on key issues, NEHA news, an Information Exchange, EH update (short news items, research briefs, announcements, educational and employment opportunities in classified section plus regular columns, etc). Contacts(s): Ida Frances Marshall Price: $7/ea. Subscriptions: $40/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1938. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/ENVIRONMENT.
1501 16th St.
Washington, DC 20036
Issues: health; justice; public health; preventative health; education; minority rights; consumer protection. Description: New national organization concerned about health problems caused by alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. It monitors and opposes the marketing of alcohol and tobacco in practically every corner of the Latin community. Also educates the public about the adverse health consequences of heavy drinking and smoking. Will acheive its goals through publicity, conferences; films, and study guides, and other means. Type: organization; council. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Auto Safety
2001 S St. NW, #410
Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202)328-7700
Affiliate: Center for Auto Safety. Issues: economics; health; consumer protection Description: A newsletter for CAS members. Includes articles such as tips for using small claims court, lemon lawyers for members, defect alerts, publication notices, major CAS actions. Includes annual report. Contacts(s): Debra Barclay (Editor) Publisher: Center for Auto Safety. Page#: 5. Price: Membership. Subscriptions: $15/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 12M. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 233
Barryville, NY 12719 Phone: (914)557-8713
Issues: health; psychology; preventive medicine; consumer protection. Description: Publisher of non-fiction, practical guides to self-improvement, and consumer education. Fax: (914)557-6770. Type: publisher. Source: SPC.
National Consumer Law Center
11 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-3002
Affiliate: National Consumer Law Center. Issues: economics; energy; consumer protection. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
New York Public Interest Research Group
9 Murray St.
New York, NY 10007-2223 Phone: (212)349-6460
Affiliate: New York Public Interest Research Group. Issues: health; economics; urban; environment; energy; politics; activism; consumer protection; efficiency. Description: Provides updates on programs, including consumer protection, environmental issues, saving energy, government accountability and citizen participation. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical. Source: City Limits.
72 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10011-8004 Phone: (212)242-8400
Issues: politics; economics; justice; labor; Third World; law; consumer protection; civil liberties; foreign policy; monopolies. Description: A 127-year-old progressive newsweekly that is firmly committed to reporting the issues of labor, national politics, business, consumer affairs, environmental politics, civil liberties, and foreign affairs. Other Resources: A news clipping service called INTER NATION. Publisher: Hamilton Fish, III. Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $44/yr.; $75/2 yrs. Frequency: 47/yr. Circulation: 85M. Fax: (212)463-9712. Established: 1865. Additional Address: Box 10763, Des Moines, IA 50340--8563. Type: periodical. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1224 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5183 Phone: (202)393-2018
Issues: health; justice; economics; family; seniors; consumer protection. Description: A coalition of 300 groups that seeks to improve the long-term health care system and quality of life for nursing home residents, educate and make heard the citizens and consumers affected by nursing home legislation, it also strives for improvement in work conditions for nurses aides and other workers. NCCNHR operates an information Clearinghouse referring callers to local groups. Other Resources: Publishes two periodicals, QUALITY CARE ADVOCATE and COLLATION. Established: 1975. Type: organization; coalition. Source: Macrocosm USA.
407 South Dearborn St., #400
Chicago, IL 60605-1113 Phone: (800)621-3256
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Distributes some publications of the National Consumer Law Center. Type: reference; clearinghouse. Source: Macrocosm USA.
815 15th St. NW, #516
Washington, DC 20005-2201 Phone: (202)639-8140
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to ensure consumer representation for citizens before government and industry decision-makers. Other Resources: NCL BULLETIN. Contacts(s): Linda Colodner Established: 1899. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1424 16th St. NW, #105
Washington, DC 20036-2211 Phone: (202)462-8800
Issues: politics; health; agriculture; consumer protection; law. Other Resources: See HEALTHY HARVEST directory. Contacts(s): Deborah Preston Type: organization; institute. Source: Macrocosm USA.
344 Commerce St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2802 Phone: (703)549-8050
Issues: economics; consumer protection. Description: Established to educate insurance consumers. Seeks to reform insurance institutions and provide expert advise to consumers and testimony before regulators and courts. Contacts(s): Robert Hunter (President) Established: 1980. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Texas Tech University
Thompson Hall, Rm. S129
Lubbock, TX 79430 Phone: (806)743-3091
Affiliate: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Issues: agriculture; health; pesticides; hazardous waste; consumer protection. Description: Provides to the public vital information on pesticide use, toxicology and information on the typical adverse health effects on might expect from certain pesticides. Funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Contacts(s): Jill Haukos (Associate Director) Fax: (806)743-3094. Other:Hotline: (800)858-7378. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1800 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036-1806 Phone: (202)857-9500
Issues: energy; agriculture; economics; consumer protection; rural communities; cooperatives. Contacts(s): Bob Bergland Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
1325 G St. NW (lower level)
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)347-1140
Issues: feminism; health; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: Established to challenge the abuses and inadequacies of our existing medical system. It testifies on behalf of women medical consumers at congressional hearings and pressures the federal regulatory agencies to respond to consumer needs; and to mobilize people to take action in their own communities. Supports Pro-Choice, safe sex, breast cancer prevention (reducing dietary fat intake), and safe drugs and medical devices. Whatever the female health problem, it is in the forefront. Other Resources: Publishes NETWORK NEWS newsletter. Also provides alerts, brochures and information service with membership. A $45 membership will buy you a copy of THE NEW OUR BODIES, OURSELVES, OR OURSELVES GROWING OLDER. Contacts(s): Olivia H. Cousins (Chair), Leslie Orloff Dues: $25+/yr. Established: 1975. Type: organization; NET. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o National Women's Health Network
1325 G St. NW (lower level)
Washington, DC 20005-3104 Phone: (202)347-1140
Affiliate: National Women's Health Network. Issues: feminism; health; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: This newsletter with timely updates and in-depth reports on medical issues that affect women--in language all can understand. You will find information about osteoporosis, birth control, breast cancer, AIDS and other health concerns, as well as book reviews, resources and schedules of upcoming conferences. Other Resources: Publishes NETWORK NEWS. Contacts(s): Olivia H. Cousins (Chair), Leslie Orloff Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $25+/yr. Established: 1975. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
9 Murray St.
New York, NY 10007-2223 Phone: (212)349-6460
Issues: health; economics; urban; environment; energy; politics; activism; consumer protection; efficiency. Description: Programs, including consumer protection, environmental issues, saving energy, government accountability and citizen participation. Other Resources: NYPRIG AGENDA (periodicals). Type: organization. Source: City Limits.
Box 42516
Washington, DC 20015-0516 Phone: (301)770-7444
Issues: environment; health; agriculture; animal rights; green consumer; nutrition. Description: National animal protection organization with more than a quarter of a million members. It is dedicated to establishing the rights and improving the lives of all animals--by educating, changing lifestyles and exposing cruelty wherever it occurs. Seeks to educate policymakers and the public about issues involving the intense, prolonged and unjustifiable abuse of animals, and to promote an understanding of the inherent rights of sentient animals. Other Resources: See PETA NEWS and THE PETA GUIDE TO COMPASSIONATE LIVING AND ANIMAL LIBERATION (directories). Catalog available (301)770-8976. Contacts(s): Alex Pacheco (Chairman), Ingrid Newkirk (National Director) Fax: (301)770-8969. Other:Hotline (301)770-8980. Office Address: 4928 Wyaconda Rd, Rockville, MD 20852. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 6322
Washington, DC 20015-0322 Phone: (202)686-2210
Issues: health; environment; animal rights; green consumer; nutrition; consumer protection; preventive medicine. Description: Nationwide network of physicians and others concerned with ethical and practical issues in medicine. It promotes the use of alternatives to animals in medical research, education and consumer products testing, preventative medicine and nutrition. Other Resources: VEGETARIAN STARTER KIT; CHOOSE HEALTH!, New Four Food Groups Poster (also as cartoon); LIVE LONGER, LIVE BETTER, audio cassette tape; THE POWER OF YOUR PLATE; A PHYSICIAN'S SLIMMING GUIDE; THE GOLD PLAN MASTER NOTEBOOK, healthy institutional food program. Other:GOOD MEDICINE, a quarterly journal is included in membership. Dues: $20/yr. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1432
Bloomington, IN 47402-1432
Issues: health; preventive medicine; consumer protection. Description: A newsletter entirely devoted to pills. Not health, nutrition, or fitness, just pills. News and updates on the medical community including Prozac Corner, Pills without Names (i.e., pills mentioned in the media, but not by name), pill-outing, Smart Pills, lawsuits against pill/drug manufacturers, pills recently awarded over-the-counter status, pills taken by Bush, Dahmer, Hendrix, Elvis, effective pills, ineffective pills, new pills, old pills, oh yeah, and medical research. Price: $2/sample. Subscriptions: $5/6 issues. Type: periodical; journal. Source: R. Seth Friedman.
E.P. Dutton
375 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014-3658 Phone: (212)366-2000
Issues: economics; health; consumer protection. Contacts(s): Stephen Brobeck, Anne C. Averyt (Editors) Publisher: E.P. Dutton. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Issues: economics; environment; health; politics; labor; consumer protection; corporate responsibility; occupational safety. Description: A citizen research, lobbying and litigation organization. Since its founding by Ralph Nader, it has fought for consumer rights in the market place, for safe products, and for a clean and healthy environment and workplace. Other Resources: Freedom of Information Clearinghouse; Critical Mass Energy Project; Congress Watch; Buyer's Up; Health Research Group. See, also, periodical PUBLIC CITIZEN and PEOPLE & TAXES; POWER OF THE STATES and SPICES OF LIFE (directories). Contacts(s): Ralph Nader (Founder), (202)785-3704. Fax: (202)728-4095. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Contact: Ralph Nader (Founder) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2000 P St. NW., #605
Washington, DC 20036-5915 Phone: (202)833-3000
Affiliate: Public Citizen. Issues: economics; health; environment; consumer protection; corporate responsibility. Description: "Nader's Raiders advocate better-quality products and corporate and government reform in this thick newspaper. Citizen involvement in these issues is recommended to reform the system and make it work better. Investigative reports and articles of timely political interest on consumer rights, health and safety, environmental protection, safe energy, tax reform, and government and corporate accountability." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Catherine Baker Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: Membership. Frequency: 6/yr. Dues: $20/yr. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; newspaper. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PUBLIC INTEREST.
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1224 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005-5183 Phone: (202)393-2018
Affiliate: National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Issues: health; consumer protection. Description: "Nursing homes should be enjoyable places to live, not warehouses for the elderly, says this newsletter. Suggestions are made for improvement of individual facilities and for legislation raising the standards of all nursing homes." - C.Canan Contacts(s): Janet Wells Price: Free. Subscriptions: $25/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1986. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/HEALTH.
Silvercat
Issues: health; nutrition; consumer protection. Description: "Nontechnical...information-packed...easy to use. Contains new, updated sections on agricultural and processing chemicals. Includes a handy dictionary of the most common additives. The essential facts you need to make informed food choices." Publisher: Silvercat. Price: $5.95/ea. Type: reference; guide. Source: Utne.
Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009-5728 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Americans for Safe Food/Center for Science in the Public Interest. Issues: agriculture; health; environment; nutrition; consumer protection; hazardous waste. Description: Newsletter. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Science Resource Center
897 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139-3574 Phone: (617)547-0370
Affiliate: Science Resource Center. Issues: education; health; consumer protection; occupational safety; science. Description: "Positive and negative applications of science for human needs versus military needs and the profit motive are discussed. Medical research, occupational health, psychology applications and other aspects of science are covered." - C.Canan Price: $2/ea. Subscriptions: $12/yr. Frequency: 6/yr. Established: 1969. Type: periodical. Source: Progressive Periodicals/PROFESSIONS.
2000 Dennis Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902-4136 Phone: (301)217-1701
Issues: health; education; consumer protection; nutrition. Contacts(s): Mary Goodwin Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 4524
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4524 Phone: (505)262-1862
Issues: Third World; environment; economics; foreign policy; Native Americans; indigenous peoples; consumer protection; research. Description: Offers educational and technical assistance on environmental, social, and consumer problems. Other Resources: Publishes THE WORKBOOK, a quarterly magazine. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1971. Member of: Co-op America. Type: organization; center. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
c/o 3020 Bridgeway #150
Sausalito, CA 94965
Issues: environment; politics; consumer protection; government accountabilty; recycling. Contacts(s): Michael Esh Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
School of Law, Northeastern University
400 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115-5098 Phone: (617)437-2026
Issues: health; victims' rights; consumer protection; substance abuse. Description: Lawyers litigation group on tobacco. Type: organization; program. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Americans for Safe Food
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202)332-9110
Affiliate: Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association. Issues: agriculture; health; organic; consumer protection; green consumer. Description: A legislative kit used by MOFGA in its successful labeling law campaign. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003-1155 Phone: (202)546-9707
Issues: health; economics; environment; hazardous waste; consumer protection. Description: See Working Group on Community Right-To-Know; Citizens Energy Project; CITIZEN AGENDA newsletter. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Wary Canary Press
Box 2204
Fort Collins, CO 80522-2204 Phone: (303)224-0083
Issues: health; environment; preventive medicine; self-help; psychology; consumer protection; hazardous waste. Description: A networking national newsletter providing info about preventive self-care and recovery in environmentally or chemically induced illness, toxic response syndromes (TRS) and allergies. An exchange of information between/for/about "Wary Canaries" who act as early warning signals of toxic products, conditions, or materials. Reports on non-traditional treatments and detoxing methods, physical/psychological approaches to wellness; and consumer actions for responsible laws, regulations and products. Other Resources: Also publishes ENVIRON MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Ed Randegger, Suzanne Randegger Publisher: Wary Canary Press. Page#: 16-20. Subscriptions: $20/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Type: periodical; newsletter. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Consumers Union of the United States
256 Washington St.
Mount Vernon, NY 10553-1017
Affiliate: Consumers Union of the United States. Issues: health; education; economics; consumer protection. Description: Articles on consumer education (money, product testing, health, etc.), for children, preteens, and young teens. "We are the Consumer Reports for kids." Contacts(s): Jeanne Kiefer Frequency: 6/yr. Type: periodical. Source: Writers.