Mastercard, don’t sell my data
Mastercard sees how much you spend, where and on what days - and it sells that information to companies you’ve never heard of.
New economy
As we keep producing and consuming ever-increasing quantities of “stuff,” a growing number of people are asking: Can we create an economy that values common interests, public health and the quality of our lives, over growth at any cost?
We should be able to fix our stuff when it breaks. We need easy access to the information, tools, resources and third party repair shops it takes to fix our cell phones, appliances, electronics and other equipment. That means working together to get the companies who make our stuff, to give us the right to repair our stuff. When they do, it will be better for the planet, better for our budgets, and things will work the way they are supposed to.
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Updates
Right to Repair legislation achieves new milestone
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Featured Resources
How Mastercard sells its ‘gold mine’ of transaction data
‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools
Out to Pasture
Repair saves families big
The Latest
California repair shops hold Right to Repair lobby day
Will corporate repair policies alone solve Right to Repair? I’m skeptical.
A farmer's story shows why we need laws to ensure we can fix our stuff.
Why Dell didn’t get an “A” on our repair scorecard
Shareholders press Dell about their mixed record on Right to Repair
Farmers just want to be able to fix their stuff. Tractor dealer consolidation is getting in the way.
Will buy now, pay later mean pain later?
In a new report, we question whether “Buy Now Pay Later” plans make “no fees or interest!” claims that may not be true. We find that you might be billed for canceled or backordered items, but neither the merchant nor the BNPL provider may take responsibility. You can file a comment in the CFPB’s BNPL inquiry until March 25th. Get our BNPL tips. Cover image: Courtesy iStock by B4LL, used under license