Ralph Nader

Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate and the author, most recently, of 
The Seventeen Solutions: Bold Ideas for Our American Future.

His new book, Wrecking America: How Trump’s Lies and Lawbreaking Betray All, co-authored with Mark Green, is out next month.

Ralph Nader, founder of Public Citizen Inc.

A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence

On the 52nd anniversary of Public Citizen.

Jun 30, 2023 / Ralph Nader

Michael Pertschuk, Federal Trade Commission Chairman and consumer advocate in Washington, August 27th, 1979. (Photo by Ben Martin/Getty Images)

Ralph Nader Remembers Michael Pertschuk Ralph Nader Remembers Michael Pertschuk

Mike was called the “101st Senator”—his life and work offer invaluable lessons for today’s progressive movements and electeds.

Feb 23, 2023 / Ralph Nader

Alt-right protest

The F-Word: No Other Way to Describe Trump’s Fascism 2.0 The F-Word: No Other Way to Describe Trump’s Fascism 2.0

If Trump’s lengthy rap sheet of lies, threats, obstruction, and incitement doesn’t add up to fascism, then what would?

Aug 28, 2020 / Mark Green and Ralph Nader

Donald Trump pats his bicep and pumps at an August 2019 rally.

Donald Trump’s Big Abuses of Power Demand a Big Impeachment Donald Trump’s Big Abuses of Power Demand a Big Impeachment

The framers of the Constitution conceived of impeachment for far smaller violations than Trump has committed.

Dec 12, 2019 / Ralph Nader and Bruce Fein

Democracy Spring 2016

Winning Progressive Change Is Easier Than We Think Winning Progressive Change Is Easier Than We Think

Four days of events this month will help us turn civic energy into real, transformative action.

May 18, 2016 / Ralph Nader

George Bush

Ralph Nader’s Unanswered Letters to the President Ralph Nader’s Unanswered Letters to the President

His critiques of US policy are sharp, impassioned and true to democratic principles. If only Bush and Obama had bothered to listen.

Apr 7, 2015 / Ralph Nader

The Article That Launched the Consumer-Rights Movement

The Article That Launched the Consumer-Rights Movement The Article That Launched the Consumer-Rights Movement

Innumerable precedents show that the consumer must be protected from his own indiscretion and vanity.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ralph Nader

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?

It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.

Mar 6, 2013 / Editorial / Ralph Nader

A Response to Ben Adler on Third Party Candidates A Response to Ben Adler on Third Party Candidates

Former Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader strongly objects to a recent Nation blog post that mocked third-party candidates.

Nov 8, 2012 / Ralph Nader

On Lou Gehrig On Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig epitomized the dignified athlete.

Jul 27, 2011 / Ralph Nader

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