John M. Simpson
John M. Simpson is an American consumer rights advocate and former journalist. Since 2005, he has worked for Consumer Watchdog, a nonpartisan nonprofit public interest group, as the lead researcher on Inside Google, the group's effort to educate the public about Google's dominance over the internet and the need for greater online privacy.
Articles by John M. Simpson
Share the fruits of state-funded research with taxpayers
Wisconsin Technology Network When venture capitalists provide money to companies they require clearly spelled out conditions and expectations. There is no reason…
Aug 11, 2007Share the fruits of state-funded research with taxpayers
Wisconsin Technology Network When venture capitalists provide money to companies they require clearly spelled out conditions and expectations. There is no reason…
Aug 11, 2007Stem cell grant picks ill-served by secrecy
Sacramento Bee The stem cell committee should direct that scientific review of building projects be handled like the facilities review -- in…
Aug 7, 2007Stem cell grant picks ill-served by secrecy
Sacramento Bee The stem cell committee should direct that scientific review of building projects be handled like the facilities review -- in…
Aug 7, 2007NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Big Oil’s impact on research is debated
The San Francisco Chronicle John Simpson of the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, based in Santa Monica, sees university affiliations as…
Jul 15, 2007California group turns up heat on WARF stem cell patents
Wisconsin Technology Network The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights and the Public Patent Foundation have filed our formal comments with the…
Jul 14, 2007Consumer Groups File Comments Supporting U.S. Patent Office’s Stem Cell Patent Rejection;
University of Wisconsin Affiliate Has Narrowed Claims; Four Leading Scientists Agree Work Was "Obvious"
Jul 2, 2007National Academy of Sciences Bars Public from State Stem Cell Meeting;
Consumer Group Protests Secret Meeting Involving Representatives of 10 State Stem Cell Programs
May 24, 2007Stanford Bows to Concerns About Ties To “Big Oil U”;
University Will Vote Its ExxonMobil Shares In Favor of Shareholder Environmental Proposal
May 17, 2007Restrict Big Oil’s effort to green-wash image through UC
San Jose Mercury News (California) If BP and the University of California system decide upon a partnership, some minimum standards must be…
May 17, 2007Restrict Big Oil’s effort to green-wash image through UC
San Jose Mercury News (California) If BP and the University of California system decide upon a partnership, some minimum standards must be…
May 17, 2007Consumer Group Calls On Regents to Block “UCBP”;
Safeguards Essential To Maintain Academic Integrity In Proposed $500 Million BP Deal
May 16, 2007