Consumer Watchdog hosts the Rage for Justice Awards to honor the heroes and heroines of the public interest movement. The awards are named after Congressman Phillip Burton, one of the most productive and driven progressive legislators in American history.
His story is told in John Jacobs’ acclaimed book, A Rage for Justice
Activist of the Year
Nalleli Cobo
[bio video] [introduction by Jane Fonda] [speech]
Lifetime Legal Achievement
Niall McCarthy
[bio video] [introduction by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla] [introduction by Adam McCarthy] [speech]
Governor Gavin Newsom Special Welcome Message
[Video]
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Proposition 103
[Introduction by Jamie Court]Â [35th Anniversary of Prop 103 Video] [Speech by Harvey Rosenfield]
Year in Review
[Introduction by Justin Smith][Video]Â
Celebrating California’s New Gasoline Price-Gouging Penalty
[Introduction by Carmen Balber][Video]Â