Michigan Students Launch Voter Registration Blitz
As the November elections quickly approach, students in Michigan are getting ready to mobilize their peers to make sure their voices are heard this Election.
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Our Earth Day highlights reel
As we wrap up the spring semester on the east coast, I’m happy to share that this enthusiasm for action hasn’t waned. PIRG students across the country organized more than 50 local actions and events with more than 800 attendees for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Statement: Canceled Cengage-McGraw-Hill merger a victory for college students
– For Immediate Release – WASHINGTON — One year after announcing their intent to merge, two of the largest college textbook publishers, Cengage and McGraw-Hill, ended their merger after failing to get approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. PIRG’s Higher Education Campaign… Read more
Health professionals call for federal coordination on medical supplies and comprehensive testing
Centralized, federal leadership is necessary for the efficient purchase and distribution of medical equipment, including personal protective equipment, ventilators, and testing resources. The Student PIRGs and our partners have organized hundreds of health professionals to call for action.
A new kind of digital campaigning
It’s been a little over a month since college campuses across the country began closing to limit the spread of COVID-19. With all the challenges we’re facing these days, students’ enduring commitment to social change gives me hope.
Private lenders announce they’ll suspend student loan payments
WASHINGTON — A newly announced agreement will protect the finances of millions of Americans who owe money on student loans.
Students across the country gear up for Earth Day 2020
— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — ContactDan Xie, Political DirectorStudent [email protected], 858-353-1452 [Remote, United States of America] — On April 22nd, 2020, Americans will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day a little differently. The Student Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs)… Read more
Earth Day 2020: Celebrating 50 Student Victories for the Environment
America’s first Earth Day celebration in 1970 mobilized millions of Americans to take action for clean air, clean water, and protected open spaces. This nationwide activation resulted in the passage of some of the most important environmental legislation in the… Read more
CALPIRG wins national award for work to fight climate change
EcoAmerica announced the winners of the 2020 American Climate Leadership Awards in a virtual ceremony today recognizing CALPIRG Students for their successful campaign for a University of California-wide commitment to 100% renewable electricity.
Washington state bans single-use plastic grocery bags
Seattle, WA – Governor Inslee signed the Reusable Bag Bill Wednesday, which will ban single-use plastic grocery bags statewide. The legislation, which goes into effect on Jan 1, 2021, bans retailers from giving out single-use plastic carryout bags and requires an 8-cent charge for other bags.