Public Citizen
Vorlage:Expand Vorlage:Infobox Non-profit Public Citizen is a non-profit consumer rights advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., with a branch in Austin, Texas. Public Citizen was founded by Ralph Nader in 1971.
Lobbying Efforts
Public Citizen advocates for the public interest before all three branches of the United States federal government.[1] I ts five divisions include: Congress Watch; Energy; Global Trade Watch; the Health Research Group; and Public Citizen Litigation Group, a nationally prominent public interest law firm founded by Alan Morrison and known for its Supreme Court and appellate practice.[2]
Broadly speaking, Public Citizen favors robust corporate accountability and strong government regulation, particularly in the areas of transport, healthcare, and nuclear power. The organization's priorities range from campaign finance reform to drug and auto safety and financial reform. The unifying theme is an effort to curb the impact of corporate power on American democracy.[1]
Public Citizen's pro-regulatory stance has been criticized by business groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,[3] as well as by free-market non-profit institutes such as the Cato Institute,Vorlage:When among others.Vorlage:Clarify
Organization and history
Founded by Ralph Nader in 1971,[4] Public Citizen is funded by dues and contributions from its members and supporters, foundation grants, and publication sales and does not accept government or corporate funds.[5]
After the 2000 presidential election Public Citizen saw a drop in contributions, and responded to inquiries about Nader's involvement with the organization by noting that Nader had not held an official position in the organization since 1980. John Margolis of Mother Jones described it as "evidence of how rank-and-file liberals have turned against Nader".[6]
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External links
- ↑ a b Referenzfehler: Ungültiges
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- ↑ Kendall, Brent: US Consumer Groups: Public Opposes Forced Arbitration By Cos. In: Dow Jones Newswires. 29. April 2009, abgerufen am 4. Juni 2009.
- ↑ Staff report (June 2, 1971). Nader Forums Unite To Seek Donations.New York Times
- ↑ Public Citizen's Annual Report and 990s. Abgerufen am 1. Juni 2009.
- ↑ Margolis, John (July/August 2001) Nader Unrepentant. Mother Jones.