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Consumers' Research
WebsiteConsumers' Research is a conservative nonprofit organization focused on consumer advocacy and policy campaigns. It has gained attention for launching initiatives that challenge corporate policies, including critiques of diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
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CCI Score: Consumers' Research
-51.40
0.17%
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FCC v. Consumers’ Research Challenge Threatens Labor Law Reforms
A legal challenge by Consumers’ Research against the FCC's delegation practices could derail proposals to allow private arbitrators in labor disputes, potentially undermining efforts to strengthen labor rights and collective bargaining.
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Latest Events
- APR252025
A legal challenge by Consumers’ Research against the FCC's delegation practices could derail proposals to allow private arbitrators in labor disputes, potentially undermining efforts to strengthen labor rights and collective bargaining.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 18
Consumers’ Research’s legal challenge against the FCC reflects a politically charged intervention where they use litigation to shape regulatory authority. This action is seen as undermining democratic oversight and the potential reform of labor protections, aligning with conservative efforts that may limit expansive labor rights.
How FCC v. Consumers’ Research Could Sink Proposals to Reform Labor Law
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 18
The potential outcome of the Consumers’ Research case threatens to halt reforms designed to modernize labor relations, particularly interest arbitration that could enhance collective bargaining. This stance indirectly undermines worker rights and fair labor practices, reinforcing structures that favor entrenched power dynamics.
How FCC v. Consumers’ Research Could Sink Proposals to Reform Labor Law
- MAR182025
Consumers' Research, a conservative nonprofit known for its challenges to progressive initiatives, has initiated a campaign titled 'What Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hiding?' The campaign accuses VUMC of deliberately obscuring its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) resources behind password-protected pages, using provocative language and media tactics that align with authoritarian messaging.
- FEB192025
Consumers' Research, a conservative nonprofit known for its consumer advocacy and opposition to progressive policies, has garnered support from right-of-center groups in its legal challenge of the Universal Service Fund (USF). This move raises alarms from an anti-fascist perspective, as the initiative appears to undermine established regulatory protections and democratic processes, potentially paving the way for more authoritarian tendencies.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 18
This event highlights Consumers' Research engaging in a politically charged legal challenge that aligns with a conservative, right-of-center agenda. By questioning the constitutionality of the USF and garnering support from groups known for contesting progressive regulatory frameworks, the organization is seen as contributing to an environment that may erode democratic oversight and consumer protections. From an anti-fascist perspective, such actions are viewed as fostering conditions that could indirectly support authoritarian practices.
Conservative Groups Back Consumers' Research's Challenge of USF
- FEB122025
Consumers' Research, a conservative nonprofit, launched a six‐figure ad campaign criticizing Cleveland Clinic’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The campaign employs politically charged rhetoric intended to intimidate and influence institutional behavior in line with far‐right, anti-inclusive policies.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 18
Consumers' Research’s ad campaign uses inflammatory language to attack DEI initiatives at Cleveland Clinic. By aligning its messaging with anti-diversity and far-right narratives, the organization contributes to a political climate that undermines democratic values and inclusive practices.
Conservative group launches ad campaign against Cleveland Clinic’s DEI initiatives
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Economic and Structural Influence
March 18
The campaign appears not only as an attack on DEI but also as an effort to intimidate influential institutions like Cleveland Clinic into accepting unpopular federal policy shifts. This strategy potentially undermines regulatory independence and contributes to an economic environment conducive to authoritarian influence.
Conservative group launches ad campaign against Cleveland Clinic’s DEI initiatives
- MAR142023
Consumers' Research, a dark-money nonprofit, has actively engaged in activities such as filing lawsuits against federal agencies, launching smear campaigns against figures like Larry Fink, and promoting anti-woke initiatives including the 'Eliminate Political Boycotts Act'. The group has also invested in mobile billboard campaigns and text alert systems to disseminate its messaging, and has used large sums of donated money to influence regulatory and legislative processes through political collaborations.
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Public and Political Behavior
October 10
Consumers' Research has aggressively engaged in politically charged actions including lawsuits, smear campaigns, and endorsements of legislation that targets ESG and diversity initiatives. Its use of dark money and coordination with far-right political actors demonstrate a strong support for authoritarian, anti-democratic measures.
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Technology and Services Impact
October 10
The organization employs media strategies to influence public opinion through channels such as mobile billboard campaigns and its 'Woke Alerts' text messaging service. These efforts amplify its anti-woke narrative and contribute to the dissemination of far-right propaganda.
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Economic and Structural Influence
October 10
Through significant financial backing from dark-money sources, Consumers' Research has created economic leverage to influence public policy. Their funding of political groups and expenditure on legal and public relations services underscore a deliberate use of financial power to affect regulatory and legislative decisions in favor of far-right objectives.
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