Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money. Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable since 1971 Public Citizen is a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts. We fight for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safey and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care.