Beyond the Classroom: New Research Reveals How Systemic Failures in Sex Education Fuel Campus Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, the conversation surrounding campus sexual assault has primarily focused on the college environment itself—the culture of Greek life, the role of alcohol, and the efficacy…
Strengthening the Bastion: Philanthropist Rusty Rueff Joins RepresentUs Board to Bolster Democracy
BOSTON, MA – In a move signaling a strategic expansion of its national influence, the RepresentUs Education Fund—the country’s premier nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to combating systemic corruption—announced today the…
Preserving the Legacy of Consumer Advocacy: Public Citizen’s Health Research Group Seeks Archival Intern
Main Facts: A Half-Century of Consumer Advocacy Public Citizen’s Health Research Group (HRG), a powerhouse of consumer advocacy founded in 1971 by Dr. Sydney M. Wolfe and consumer champion Ralph…
Defending the Republic: Public Citizen Launches Major Democracy Internship Initiative for Summer 2026
Introduction: A Call to Action for the Next Generation As the United States faces what many political scientists describe as an unprecedented era of democratic backsliding, the non-profit advocacy group…
Democracy and the Economy: Bridging the Gap Between Financial Policy and Civic Engagement
In the contemporary landscape of Western governance, the health of a democracy is frequently measured by the vibrancy of its town halls, the integrity of its elections, and the inclusivity…
Strengthening the Fabric of Democracy: The 2026 All-America City Awards Approach
Introduction: The Vanguard of Civic Renewal As the United States navigates an era of profound social, economic, and technological transformation, the role of local governance and grassroots engagement has never…
Civic Renewal at the Crossroads: Denver to Host the 2026 All-America City Award and Leadership Summit
DENVER, CO — As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, the question of what sustains a healthy democracy has never been more urgent. From June 26–28, the city of Denver…
Advocacy Groups Demand Resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Amid Mounting Ethical and Legal Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant escalation of pressure on the Biden administration’s cabinet, two prominent government watchdog organizations, the Democracy Defenders Fund (DDF) and Public Citizen (PC), have formally…
Beyond the Ballot: ‘Pass the Mic’ Launches Ambitious Campaign to Reshape Gen Z Civic Engagement
WASHINGTON, DC – In a concerted effort to bridge the widening gap between the aspirations of Generation Z and the realities of the American political process, the nonpartisan organization When…
Beyond the Badge: The Urgent Fight to End Federal Law Enforcement Impunity
By Nicole Ndumele, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, ACLU Justice Division May 21, 2026 During this year’s "Community Safety Week," the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a broad…




















