Ralph Nader

In A Nutshell

Recognized as one of the leading social critics in America, Ralph Nader’s consumer advocacy introduced landmark legislation. Decades later, Ralph highlights our history and progress and the importance of civic participation for solutions to our climate crisis.

About Ralph

As an author, lecturer, attorney, and political activist, Ralph Nader’s life-long work and advocacy have enhanced public awareness and increased government and corporate accountability. Ralph’s work has inspired a generation of consumer advocates, citizen activists, and public interest lawyers. His analyses and advocacy has led to safer cars, healthier food, safer drugs, cleaner air and drinking water, and safer work environments. In 2006, The Atlantic named Ralph one of the one hundred most influential figures in American history. TIME Magazine has called him the “U.S.’s toughest customer,” and in 1974, a U.S. News and World Report survey rated Ralph as the fourth most influential person in the United States. Ralph’s organizations include the Center for Study of Responsive Law, the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), the Center for Auto Safety, Public Citizen, Clean Water Action Project, the Disability Rights Center, the Pension Rights Center, the Project for Corporate Responsibility and The Multinational Monitor. His newest project: the American Museum of Tort Law in Winsted, Connecticut is the first law museum in America.

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Breaking Through Power: It's Easier Than We Think
Nader, R. City Lights Books. 2016.

Website: Nader.org

 
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