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Raising Hell U – Dana Vs Goliath

Raising Hell U – Dana Vs Goliath

<p> This video tells the moving story of how one woman took on the junk health insurance industry with the power of her story and won. It's the first installment of our <i>Raising Hell U </i>series, which will explain the ten rules of populist power and how you can use them to enact progressive change.</p>
Google: Don’t Be Evil?

Google: Don’t Be Evil?

<p> Do you want Google or any other online company looking over your shoulder and tracking your every move online just so it can increase its profits? Consumers have a right to privacy. They should control how their information is gathered and what it is used for.</p> <p> This avatar-style animation video was created to draw attention to Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s lack of regard for our online privacy. Consumer Watchdog is promoting the video right now, 36 times per day, on a jumbotron in Times Square — the most highly-trafficked public square in the nation.</p>
Google’s Street View Cars Put Company In Hot Water

Google’s Street View Cars Put Company In Hot Water

<p> The controversy surrounding Google's street view car's practice of collecting personal data off open broadband wireless networks just got more controversial. Turns out they may have collected the personal data off several legislators who are on key committees related to both national security as well as regulatory bodies that are in charge of overseeing the activities of companies like Google.</p>