OSPIRG

08/17/2026

One of the big questions so many people have raised in recent weeks: Are we seeing more food recalls? The answer: Not necessarily. And even if we are, it doesn’t automatically mean our food is less safe.

What we are definitely seeing this year: A huge increase in the number of illnesses caused by contaminated food. Then when you add in headlines that include well-known brands such as Taco Bell, Chipotle, Walmart and Whole Foods, it does create the impression of more recalls. It’s important to note that the annual number of recalls isn’t exactly an indicator of some serious problems with our food safety system.

Read the full article in the comments.

07/24/2026

We have three stellar interns this summer working to bring down the cost of health care, expand right to repair, and reduce food waste. Link to learn more about them and what they're working on this summer in comments.

05/19/2026

If you flew a couple of times last year, or know someone who did, it shouldn’t surprise you that air travel was less reliable than in 2024. In fact, both cancellations and delays increased in 2025, leading to the worst on-time performance since 2014.

More than 100,000 flights were canceled by the largest U.S. operating carriers. Overall, nearly one-fourth of flights – about 1.66 million flights including delays, cancellations and diversions – did not arrive on time in 2025, according to new data from the Department of Transportation. While late departures can be annoying, late arrivals are what really matter when it comes to making connections or being on time for other plans.

An arrival that’s 60 minutes or more late can cross that threshold. Last year, one in 12 flights on the 10 largest airlines arrived an hour or more late.

Check out our new report, Plane Truth (in comments)

05/12/2026

Happening tonight!

Have you been affected by the high cost of prescription drugs? Attend an upcoming forum being hosted by Oregon's Prescription Drug Affordability Board!

05/08/2026

Have you been affected by the high cost of prescription drugs? Attend an upcoming forum being hosted by Oregon's Prescription Drug Affordability Board!