„Public Citizen“ – Versionsunterschied
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Broadly speaking, Public Citizen favors robust [[corporate accountability]] and strong government [[regulation (law)|regulation]], particularly in the areas of [[transport]], [[healthcare]], and [[nuclear power]]. The organization's priorities range from [[campaign finance reform in the United States|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.<ref name ="aboutus" /> |
Broadly speaking, Public Citizen favors robust [[corporate accountability]] and strong government [[regulation (law)|regulation]], particularly in the areas of [[transport]], [[healthcare]], and [[nuclear power]]. The organization's priorities range from [[campaign finance reform in the United States|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.<ref name ="aboutus" /> |
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For example, Public Citizen has been a public voice on matters related to drug policy and pricing, |
For example, Public Citizen has been a public voice on matters related to drug policy and pricing, exemplified by advocacy surrounding [[Gilead Sciences]] and [[remdesivir]], and the potentially cheaper alternative [[GS-441524]].<ref>https://www.citizen.org/news/public-citizen-scientists-gilead-and-federal-scientists-have-neglected-a-potentially-promising-covid-19-antiviral-drug/</ref> |
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==Organization and history== |
==Organization and history== |
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Public Citizen's slogan is “Corporations have their lobbyists in Washington, D.C. The People need advocates too.” As explained on its website, its overarching goal is “to ensure that all citizens are represented in the halls of power.” It is a nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any partisan political activity, and it does not endorse anybody running for public office. It survives on donations from its 80,000 supporters and on other income, and it does not accept donations from governments or corporations. |
Public Citizen's slogan is “Corporations have their lobbyists in Washington, D.C. The People need advocates too.” As explained on its website, its overarching goal is “to ensure that all citizens are represented in the halls of power.” It is a nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any partisan political activity, and it does not endorse anybody running for public office. It survives on donations from its 80,000 supporters and on other income, and it does not accept donations from governments or corporations. |
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According to their website, Public Citizen consists of two legal entities: Public Citizen, Inc. which |
According to their website, Public Citizen consists of two legal entities: Public Citizen, Inc., to which donations are not tax-deductible, and Public Citizen Foundation, Inc. to which donations are tax-deductible.<ref>https://www.citizen.org/donate/pc-v-pc-foundation/</ref> |
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==Disassociation from Ralph Nader== |
==Disassociation from Ralph Nader== |
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In the aftermath of [[Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential campaign]], Public Citizen disassociated itself from its founder. |
In the aftermath of [[Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential campaign]], Public Citizen disassociated itself from its founder. |
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Progressive magazine ''[[Mother Jones (magazine)|Mother Jones]]'' wrote about the so-called "rank-and-file liberals” who faulted Nader’s U.S. presidential run in |
Progressive magazine ''[[Mother Jones (magazine)|Mother Jones]]'' wrote about the so-called "rank-and-file liberals” who faulted Nader’s U.S. presidential run in 2000 for taking votes away from [[Al Gore]], thus ensuring [[George W. Bush]]’s victory. |
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''Mother Jones'' also pointed out that Nader’s association with Public Citizen was causing fundraising problems. Mother Jones cited a letter by Public Citizen to its readership with the disclaimer: "Although Ralph Nader was our founder, he has not held an official position in the organization since 1980 and does not serve on the board. Public Citizen—and the other groups that Mr. Nader founded—act independently."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2001/07/nader.html |last=Margolis |first=John |title=Nader Unrepentant |magazine=Mother Jones |date=July–August 2001 |accessdate=2017-09-21}}</ref> |
''Mother Jones'' also pointed out that Nader’s association with Public Citizen was causing fundraising problems. Mother Jones cited a letter by Public Citizen to its readership with the disclaimer: "Although Ralph Nader was our founder, he has not held an official position in the organization since 1980 and does not serve on the board. Public Citizen—and the other groups that Mr. Nader founded—act independently."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2001/07/nader.html |last=Margolis |first=John |title=Nader Unrepentant |magazine=Mother Jones |date=July–August 2001 |accessdate=2017-09-21}}</ref> |
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Vorlage:Infobox organization Public Citizen is a non-profit, liberal / progressive[1] consumer rights advocacy group and think tank based in Washington, D.C., United States, with a branch in Austin, Texas.
Lobbying efforts
Public Citizen advocates before all three branches of the United States federal government.[2] Its five divisions include: Congress Watch; Energy; Global Trade Watch; the Health Research Group;[2] 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.[3]
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.[2]
For example, Public Citizen has been a public voice on matters related to drug policy and pricing, exemplified by advocacy surrounding Gilead Sciences and remdesivir, and the potentially cheaper alternative GS-441524.[4]
Organization and history
Founded by Ralph Nader in 1971,[5] 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.[2][6]
Public Citizen's slogan is “Corporations have their lobbyists in Washington, D.C. The People need advocates too.” As explained on its website, its overarching goal is “to ensure that all citizens are represented in the halls of power.” It is a nonprofit organization unaffiliated with any partisan political activity, and it does not endorse anybody running for public office. It survives on donations from its 80,000 supporters and on other income, and it does not accept donations from governments or corporations.
According to their website, Public Citizen consists of two legal entities: Public Citizen, Inc., to which donations are not tax-deductible, and Public Citizen Foundation, Inc. to which donations are tax-deductible.[7]
Disassociation from Ralph Nader
In the aftermath of Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential campaign, Public Citizen disassociated itself from its founder. Progressive magazine Mother Jones wrote about the so-called "rank-and-file liberals” who faulted Nader’s U.S. presidential run in 2000 for taking votes away from Al Gore, thus ensuring George W. Bush’s victory. Mother Jones also pointed out that Nader’s association with Public Citizen was causing fundraising problems. Mother Jones cited a letter by Public Citizen to its readership with the disclaimer: "Although Ralph Nader was our founder, he has not held an official position in the organization since 1980 and does not serve on the board. Public Citizen—and the other groups that Mr. Nader founded—act independently."[8]
People associated with Public Citizen
- Ralph Nader, founder
- Joan Claybrook, first Executive Director
- Former U.S. Representative Donna Edwards
- Robert Weissman, Executive Director
- Mark J. Green
- Lori Wallach, Director, Global Trade Watch
- Sidney M. Wolfe, Director, Health Research Group
- Phil Radford, Former Organizer, Global Trade Watch; currently democracy, clean energy and environmental leader
- Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food and Water Watch
- Lisa Gilbert, Congress Watch Director
See also
- Consumer Project on Technology
- Food & Water Watch
- Anti-nuclear movement in the United States
- Tasimelteon
References
External links
Vorlage:Associated with Public Citizen Vorlage:U.S. anti-nuclear Vorlage:Ralph Nader
- ↑ Hulse, Carl (September 30, 2014). "Support Strong for Regulating Politics and Nonprofits". New York Times. nytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
- ↑ a b c d Referenzfehler: Ungültiges
<ref>-Tag; kein Text angegeben für Einzelnachweis mit dem Namen aboutus. - ↑ "Courting Change: The Story of the Public Citizen Litigation Group web.archive.org Fehler bei Vorlage * Parametername unbekannt (Vorlage:Webarchiv): "date" Fehler bei Vorlage:Webarchiv: Genau einer der Parameter 'wayback', 'webciteID', 'archive-today', 'archive-is' oder 'archiv-url' muss angegeben werden. Fehler bei Vorlage:Webarchiv: enWP-Wert im Parameter 'url'.". Public Citizen. citizen.org. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
- ↑ https://www.citizen.org/news/public-citizen-scientists-gilead-and-federal-scientists-have-neglected-a-potentially-promising-covid-19-antiviral-drug/
- ↑ "Nader Forms Unit to Seek Donations". New York Times. June 2, 1971. p. 16. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
- ↑ Annual Reports and Form 990s. Public Citizen. citizen.org, abgerufen am 21. September 2017.
- ↑ https://www.citizen.org/donate/pc-v-pc-foundation/
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
