Since its founding in 1981, Public Advocate has grown into a dedicated group of young conservatives in Washington, D.C., with a network of volunteers and supporters nationwide. Our continuous growth over the years is due to the fact that we have never wavered from our firm conviction that political decisions should begin and end with the best interests of American families and communities in mind. We fight for FAITH, FAMILY and FREEDOM! In recent years, our efforts have focused on supporting: A federal traditional marriage (man-woman) amendment to the Constitution to defend traditional marriage from assaults from those who claim to promote "same sex marriage"; School prayer and the freedom of religious expression in public places; Faith-based and community initiatives; Pro-life legislation; The promotion and protection of the Boy Scouts, organized sports and other activities that reinforce morality, accountability and leadership in our youth; Tax cuts, reduction in spending by the federal government and the exposure of wasteful "pork barrel" spending for the benefit of liberal special interests or for social engineering for worse; Equality under the law, without regard to color, race, creed, sex or religious beliefs. Supporting these important efforts also means opposing those who stand steadfastly against them. Through public demonstrations, news conferences, media campaigns, petition drives and face-to-face confrontations with leading liberal politicians.