Americans for Financial Reform
@ourfinancialsecurity.org
AFR is a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based, and civic and community groups. We are working to lay the foundation for a strong, stable, and ethical financial system.
At the FTC, Levine was a strong advocate for consumers against corporate rip-offs. Exciting that he will now be leading NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection!
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Mamdani taps federal regulator to lead Department of Consumer and Worker Protection – amNewYork
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday that Sam Levine, the former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will lead
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December 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
At the FTC, Levine was a strong advocate for consumers against corporate rip-offs. Exciting that he will now be leading NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection!
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AFREF opposes the Trump administration's effort to undermine fair lending and civil rights law by illegitimately narrowing the scope of lending discrimination protection and enforcement. Read the submitted comment here: ourfinancialsecurity.org/government/l...
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
AFREF opposes the Trump administration's effort to undermine fair lending and civil rights law by illegitimately narrowing the scope of lending discrimination protection and enforcement. Read the submitted comment here: ourfinancialsecurity.org/government/l...
If the Trump administration gives a flood of Big Tech companies, fintech firms, and others their own ILCs/industrial loan banks these operators will be free to prey upon people with unfair terms, junk fees, and sky-high interest rates. ourfinancialsecurity.org/news/blog-bi...
December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If the Trump administration gives a flood of Big Tech companies, fintech firms, and others their own ILCs/industrial loan banks these operators will be free to prey upon people with unfair terms, junk fees, and sky-high interest rates. ourfinancialsecurity.org/news/blog-bi...
🚨 New Report! AFREF has been fighting to expose private equity's harm to our communities. Now a new PECR report written by AFREF's Dustin Duong & Hibba Meraay examines how PE's fossil fuel investments are disproportionately harming the Global South. ➡️https://buff.ly/LPZ9Na3
December 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚨 New Report! AFREF has been fighting to expose private equity's harm to our communities. Now a new PECR report written by AFREF's Dustin Duong & Hibba Meraay examines how PE's fossil fuel investments are disproportionately harming the Global South. ➡️https://buff.ly/LPZ9Na3
🚨 New Report! AFREF has been fighting to expose private equity's harm to our communities. Now a new PECR report written by AFREF's Dustin Duong & Hibba Meraay examines how PE's fossil fuel investments are disproportionately harming the Global South. ➡️https://buff.ly/LPZ9Na3
December 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚨 New Report! AFREF has been fighting to expose private equity's harm to our communities. Now a new PECR report written by AFREF's Dustin Duong & Hibba Meraay examines how PE's fossil fuel investments are disproportionately harming the Global South. ➡️https://buff.ly/LPZ9Na3
We're not backing down! AFR and nearly 200 groups signed a letter expressing concern about the Senate’s version of the crypto market structure bill. “The Senate should not swallow the industry’s snake oil,” said Mark Hays, associate director of crypto and fintech policy at AFR
Consumer Groups and Unions Oppose Crypto Market Structure Bill
Consumer groups and unions unite to oppose the U.S. crypto market structure bill, citing risks to consumers and financial stability.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We're not backing down! AFR and nearly 200 groups signed a letter expressing concern about the Senate’s version of the crypto market structure bill. “The Senate should not swallow the industry’s snake oil,” said Mark Hays, associate director of crypto and fintech policy at AFR
Why does food and other amenities cost more at airports, venues, and more? Because they know you are stuck there and don't have a choice but to pay. It doesn't have to be this way. Join us at 3pm ET today as expert Brian Shearer shares strategies states can use to protect consumers: buff.ly/XaNBTkh
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Why does food and other amenities cost more at airports, venues, and more? Because they know you are stuck there and don't have a choice but to pay. It doesn't have to be this way. Join us at 3pm ET today as expert Brian Shearer shares strategies states can use to protect consumers: buff.ly/XaNBTkh
This is a must read! Rolling Stone exposes how AI billionaires are replicating the crypto industry's 2024 playbook and spending hundreds of millions to build a political machine to crush anyone who dares regulate them. But most everyday people don't agree with Big Tech's agenda.
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is a must read! Rolling Stone exposes how AI billionaires are replicating the crypto industry's 2024 playbook and spending hundreds of millions to build a political machine to crush anyone who dares regulate them. But most everyday people don't agree with Big Tech's agenda.
RealPage has done real damage to our communities & driven up rents. Yet despite being accused of facilitating price fixing among the country’s largest corporate landlords, according to the proposed settlement RealPage will face no fines, and make no admission of guilt.
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New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
RealPage has done real damage to our communities & driven up rents. Yet despite being accused of facilitating price fixing among the country’s largest corporate landlords, according to the proposed settlement RealPage will face no fines, and make no admission of guilt.
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"This is some of the most truthful considerations of the hype and fraud of [AI] technologies."
If you missed our conversation with @auwcl.bsky.social Professor Hilary Allen on AI and its threat to our financial system, you can catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFf...
If you missed our conversation with @auwcl.bsky.social Professor Hilary Allen on AI and its threat to our financial system, you can catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFf...
A Burst AI Bubble is Only the Beginning
AI poses real risks to workers and civil rights, the economy, the environment and the stability of our financial system. With this Pandora's box opened, what repercussions can we expect to see in the…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"This is some of the most truthful considerations of the hype and fraud of [AI] technologies."
If you missed our conversation with @auwcl.bsky.social Professor Hilary Allen on AI and its threat to our financial system, you can catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFf...
If you missed our conversation with @auwcl.bsky.social Professor Hilary Allen on AI and its threat to our financial system, you can catch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qFf...
We must protect state power to regulate AI. Urge Congress to oppose any provision that would impose a moratorium on AI regulation now
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We must stop this corporate power grab before it locks in a decade of harm.
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We must stop this corporate power grab before it locks in a decade of harm.
Big Tech is plotting a multi-million dollar lobbying blitz to oppose AI regulation at the state and federal level.
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
Now, Trump and some Republicans are reportedly looking to resurrect a ban on all state-level AI regulation.
Always follow the money. youtu.be/imtkNL4v2ks?...
Big Tech's AI Power-Grab
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We must protect state power to regulate AI. Urge Congress to oppose any provision that would impose a moratorium on AI regulation now
✍️➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/opos...
We must stop this corporate power grab before it locks in a decade of harm.
✍️➡️ actionnetwork.org/letters/opos...
We must stop this corporate power grab before it locks in a decade of harm.
🚨 Starting in just a few minutes at 3pm ET! Join us for a conversation with Hilary J. Allen, Professor at the American University Washington College of Law, on the threats the AI bubble - and the finances behind it - pose to financial stability. RSVP: buff.ly/nuXH2KL
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🚨 Starting in just a few minutes at 3pm ET! Join us for a conversation with Hilary J. Allen, Professor at the American University Washington College of Law, on the threats the AI bubble - and the finances behind it - pose to financial stability. RSVP: buff.ly/nuXH2KL
"Vought’s desire to strangle the CFPB and give a green light to predatory and abusive practices is abundantly clear, but this ridiculous legal salvo should have no chance of standing up."
Latest Nonsensical Funding Argument Attempts to Unlawfully Shutter Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Americans for Financial Reform
Russell Vought’s latest salvo in his ongoing attack on the CFPB aims to close its doors for good by starving the bureau of funding by the end of 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"Vought’s desire to strangle the CFPB and give a green light to predatory and abusive practices is abundantly clear, but this ridiculous legal salvo should have no chance of standing up."
📆 Join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a conversation with @profhilaryallen.bsky.social, Professor at the American University Washington College of Law, on the threats the AI bubble - and the finances behind it - pose to financial stability. RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📆 Join us tomorrow at 3pm ET for a conversation with @profhilaryallen.bsky.social, Professor at the American University Washington College of Law, on the threats the AI bubble - and the finances behind it - pose to financial stability. RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
By dismantling the CFPB, the Trump administration is giving a green light to big banks, payday lenders, Big Tech platforms, and predatory financial apps to profit by deceiving and gouging people.
Trump administration moves again to dismantle top US consumer watchdog
Government argues funding mechanism behind Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unlawful
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November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
By dismantling the CFPB, the Trump administration is giving a green light to big banks, payday lenders, Big Tech platforms, and predatory financial apps to profit by deceiving and gouging people.
The Trump administration has gutted the CFPB & let violators of the Military Lending Act off the hook. These actions reward bad actors while putting service members, their families, and our military readiness at risk. Our veterans deserve better.
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Protect the Military Lending Act, which protects service members
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Carter Murphy, Air Combat Command operations analyst, talks with 1st Lt. Robert Pekarek, ACC operations analyst, at the Financial Readiness Summit, Joint Base Langley-Eustis,…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Trump administration has gutted the CFPB & let violators of the Military Lending Act off the hook. These actions reward bad actors while putting service members, their families, and our military readiness at risk. Our veterans deserve better.
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"When shareholders actively vote to limit their own legal protections while approving trillion-dollar payouts, it signals that Tesla operates in a reality all its own." buff.ly/NR6eCUY
Tesla Shareholders Boo Their Own Rights Away for Musk's $1T Prize
Shareholders vote to limit lawsuit powers while approving trillion-dollar pay package
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November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
"When shareholders actively vote to limit their own legal protections while approving trillion-dollar payouts, it signals that Tesla operates in a reality all its own." buff.ly/NR6eCUY
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Today's the day Tesla shareholders will vote on Musk's insane $1 trillion pay package. For a rundown of all the key resolutions on the company's annual meeting agenda, check out this piece by Natalia Renta of
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Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Pay Package Isn’t the Only Bad Thing on the Tesla Shareholder Ballot
Investors will vote on several issues at the heart of a broader national effort by oligarchs and corporate insiders to consolidate power over our economy.
inequality.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today's the day Tesla shareholders will vote on Musk's insane $1 trillion pay package. For a rundown of all the key resolutions on the company's annual meeting agenda, check out this piece by Natalia Renta of
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AFR's Natalia Renta shares a quick rundown of what's at stake at Tesla's annual shareholder meeting today. Many are saying today will be the most significant day in the company's history so far, but how shareholders vote will have impacts far beyond just Tesla. 📖 ➡️ inequality.org/article/musk...
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
AFR's Natalia Renta shares a quick rundown of what's at stake at Tesla's annual shareholder meeting today. Many are saying today will be the most significant day in the company's history so far, but how shareholders vote will have impacts far beyond just Tesla. 📖 ➡️ inequality.org/article/musk...
🚨 Tomorrow, Tesla shareholders have a chance to stand up & vote NO on Musk’ outrageous $1 trillion dollar pay package. While the general public can't vote, your state’s pension officers & money managers can, and they need to hear from you ASAP!📝 ➡️ takebacktesla.com?source=afr
Take Back Tesla: Vote NO on Musk
Tesla workers, investors, and consumers helped make Tesla an industry leader in Electric Vehicles. But Elon Musk’s recent political activity threatens the company’s brand. Musk has embraced…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚨 Tomorrow, Tesla shareholders have a chance to stand up & vote NO on Musk’ outrageous $1 trillion dollar pay package. While the general public can't vote, your state’s pension officers & money managers can, and they need to hear from you ASAP!📝 ➡️ takebacktesla.com?source=afr
💻 Coming up at 12:00 pm-1:30 pm PT/3:00 pm-4:30 pm ET today! Connect with others, build skills, and learn more about what organizers across the country are doing to fight for a livable planet and push back against authoritarianism. Register ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
💻 Coming up at 12:00 pm-1:30 pm PT/3:00 pm-4:30 pm ET today! Connect with others, build skills, and learn more about what organizers across the country are doing to fight for a livable planet and push back against authoritarianism. Register ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🚨 New polling shows most people oppose Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion Tesla pay package by 2-to-1 and think he already has more wealth than any one person should. Tomorrow, shareholders will vote to approve or reject what would be the largest pay package ever awarded to a CEO. buff.ly/vJUzjGG
Press Release: New Poll Reveals the General Public Opposes Elon Musk $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package - Americans for Financial Reform
A new poll revealed that the public opposes Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk by a 2-to-1 margin.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚨 New polling shows most people oppose Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion Tesla pay package by 2-to-1 and think he already has more wealth than any one person should. Tomorrow, shareholders will vote to approve or reject what would be the largest pay package ever awarded to a CEO. buff.ly/vJUzjGG
Crypto kiosks were associated with $250 million in scams in 2024, targeting Black and Latine communities. Despite this, the Senate is considering pro crypto legislation that would expose everyday people to more risk.
Crypto Legislation Must Address the Rampant Fraud at Crypto Kiosks - Americans for Financial Reform
Sometime after the shutdown dust settles, the Senate is expected to consider legislation to give a congressional seal of approval to cryptocurrency despite the widespread fraud and risks to everyday…
ourfinancialsecurity.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Crypto kiosks were associated with $250 million in scams in 2024, targeting Black and Latine communities. Despite this, the Senate is considering pro crypto legislation that would expose everyday people to more risk.
“Tesla shareholders can either check Musk’s corporate power grab or vote to cede him more and more control. These votes will likely set the stage for similar attempts by other oligarchs to consolidate their own power.”
What’s at Stake at the Upcoming Tesla Shareholder Meeting - Americans for Financial Reform
Months after Elon Musk’s self-serving deployment of DOGE to gut federal agencies inspired a song titled “Hostile Government Takeover,” Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting on November 6th will be…
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October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“Tesla shareholders can either check Musk’s corporate power grab or vote to cede him more and more control. These votes will likely set the stage for similar attempts by other oligarchs to consolidate their own power.”
President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao demonstrates the corruption that is emanating from the White House. CZ’s business is entwined with the Trump family crypto empire. Crypto crime is not just being encouraged, it is being rewarded.
The Lessons of an Indefensible Pardon for a Crypto Billionaire
Donald Trump’s grant of clemency to the founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, shows how the checks on Presidential power are failing.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao demonstrates the corruption that is emanating from the White House. CZ’s business is entwined with the Trump family crypto empire. Crypto crime is not just being encouraged, it is being rewarded.