Public Citizen is a non-profit advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. They defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people ? not for big corporations. Public Citizen was founded in 1971 by Ralph Nader and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The organization has a staff of lawyers, researchers, organizers, and policy analysts who investigate and expose corruption and other abuses of power by corporations, government officials, and other institutions. Public Citizen also advocates for policies that promote justice, fairness, and sustainability, and works to empower ordinary people to take action on issues that affect their lives.