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Participants debated for and against the implementation of a financial transaction tax on trades of stocks, bonds, derivatives and other investments. They focused on the need to improve reve…

Ralph Nader hosted a debate between Norm Ornstein and Fred Smith on mandatory voting. Mr. Ornstein criticized the influence of vocal minorities in politics as expressed through the vote. He …

In his novel Ralph Nader imagines placing seventeen billionaires in one room to solve the country’s problems, from the redevelopment of New Orleans to a reassessment of corporate citizenry a…

Ralph Nader answered the question “What are you reading this summer?” The date and location of this interview are not known.

Security Expert Bruce Schneier spoke about airport security as the last line of defense against terrorists. He was the keynote speaker at the day-long conference examining the Transportation…

Panelists spoke about the use of body scanners at security checkpoints in airports. In his remarks, Ralph Nader called for more government oversight of the Transportation Security Agency’s e…

Constitutional law and national security scholars testified on the constitutionality of prosecuting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange under the 1917 Espionage Act. Among the topics addressed…

Ralph Nader was interviewed by Amy Goodman about controlling corporations for the public good. The multinational corporation has grown in power from being a tool to becoming the dominant ins…

Ralph Nader talked about his book The Seventeen Traditions, published by HarperCollins. He described his childhood in Connecticut and the influence of his Lebanese immigrant parents. He disc…

Participants talked to reporters about the Enron and Arthur Andersen scandal and proposed a reform agenda that included proposals for the accounting industry, pension plans, landing and inve…

Ralph Nader formally announced his candidacy for President as an independent. In his remarks, he focused on corporate influence in Washington, the need for diverse voices in the presidential…

Mr. Nader talked about the 2004 Presidential race, including whether or not he would run as an independent and what factors might influence his decision. He also responded to viewer comments…

Ralph Nader talked about his book, Crashing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and Still Run for President, published by St. Martin’s Press. He also talked about corporate scandals, the war wi…

Participants spoke to reporters about their opposition to potential military action in Iraq. They criticized the Bush administration’s approach toward Iraq and said that the push for militar…

Speakers protested against the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, accusing the organizations of supporting deforestation, water privatization, and war. Representatives from orga…

Ralph Nader, former Green Party presidential nominee, discussed the future of the Green Party, corporate accountability and the importance of civic groups becoming involved in government. He…

Mr. Nader discussed the news of the day, the future of the Green Party, and an article he wrote about corporate socialism. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail…

Citizen Works, a consumer advocate group, sponsored an event about holding corporate executives accountable for their actions when involved in mismanagement and fraud. They addressed several…

Mr. Nader and former House speaker Gingrich debated the topic, “Who Rules America? Power in the New Millennium.” Among the issues they addressed were corporate power and regulation, the rol…

Ralph Nader spoke about his book Crashing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and Still Run for President, published by St. Martins. The book focused on his 2000 presidential campaign as the no…