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Why Young People Are Driving Less

Friday, April 6, 2012Yesterday we released a new report, Transportation and the New Generation: Why Young People are Driving Less and What it Means for Transportation Policy, that shows that young...

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April on the Hunger and Homelessness Campaign

Brian CompereMedia CoordinatorBrian is a journalism major and media coordinator for MaryPIRG since January 2012.Read more about Brian CompereWednesday, April 11, 2012Our Hunger and Homelessness...

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There is no 'A' for effort

Rich WilliamsHigher Education Advocate202-546-9707Contact person by emailRich Williams is the Higher Education Advocate.Read more about Rich WilliamsThursday, May 24, 2012Here's my statement on the...

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Volunteer: Register Voters at Concerts this Summer

Maryland PIRG StudentsRead more about Maryland PIRG StudentsThursday, May 24, 2012This summer we're running voter registration drives at concerts and music festivals across Maryland, and we'd love your...

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ENDING SUBSIDIES FOR BIG AG IN THE FARM BILL

Saturday, June 30, 2012Our nation’s food policy should be aimed at simple, common-sense goals: promoting the production of safe, nutritious food, and spending precious taxpayer dollars on public...

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Victory for Students.

Maryland PIRG StudentsRead more about Maryland PIRG StudentsTuesday, July 3, 2012We did it.Over 7 million students will save an average of $1,000 in loan repayments, helping us become the next...

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NEW FINANCIAL AID SHOPPING SHEET HELPS STUDENTS KNOW BEFORE THEY OWE

Maryland PIRGRead more about Maryland PIRGTuesday, July 24, 2012Students now have a tool to help them avoid student loan debt: the new financial aid shopping sheet, a simple form explaining the costs,...

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Protect Clean Air

Maryland PIRG StudentsRead more about Maryland PIRG StudentsThursday, July 26, 2012Doctors, nurses, and public health officials agree: carbon pollution spewing from power plants fuels global warming,...

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4 PM ELECTION DAY DISPATCHES FROM THE GROUND

Tuesday, November 6, 2012Young voter enthusiasm and lines to vote grew on college campuses over the course of the day. .  Related topics: New Voters Project

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Youth Vote Posts Strong Showing in 2012 Elections

Sujatha JahagirdarPolitical DirectorContact person by emailSujatha Jahagirdar is the Political Director and an expert on young voter participation.Read more about Sujatha JahagirdarWednesday, November...

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CONSUMERS AT RISK: TIPS WHEN EXPERIENCING A DATA SECURITY BREACH

Maryland PIRG StudentsRead more about Maryland PIRG StudentsMonday, February 24, 2014In light of the recent news on campus, MaryPIRG Student Chapters want to remind students that there are ways to...

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How to protect yourself from the security bug Heartbleed

Emily ScarrState Director(410) 467-9389Contact person by emailEmily crafts and implements Maryland PIRG's state and federal campaigns.Read more about Emily ScarrThursday, April 10, 2014DO NOT rush to...

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Op/Ed: The power of young people

Ethan SenackHigher Education Advocate202-546-9707Contact person by emailEthan Senack is the Student PIRGs Higher Education Advocate in Washington D.C. He works to bring student voices to the Capitol on...

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There is no 'A' for effort

Thursday, May 24, 2012Here's my statement on the failure to move debate forward on a bill to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling this July. Related topics: Higher Ed

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Volunteer: Register Voters at Concerts this Summer

Maryland PIRG StudentsRead more about Maryland PIRG StudentsThursday, May 24, 2012This summer we're running voter registration drives at concerts and music festivals across Maryland, and we'd love your...

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Why is Experian/T-Mobile Giving 15 Million Experian Breach Victims Credit...

Emily ScarrDirector(410) 467-9389Contact person by emailEmily crafts and implements Maryland PIRG's state and federal campaigns.Read more about Emily ScarrFriday, October 2, 2015How can all of the 200...

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It's Time for a Debt-Free Guarantee

Tuesday, October 25, 2016We're joining a nationwide push for Debt-Free education. Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethan-senack/its-time-for-a-debt-free_b_12... Related topics: Higher Ed

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Wrapping Up the 2016 Elections

Thursday, November 10, 2016 Related topics: New Voters Project

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We banned fracking in Maryland!

Thursday, March 30, 2017Check out this blog post by MaryPIRG Students campaign coordinator Devorah Stavisky on how they helped ban fracking in Maryland!  Related topics: EnergySustainability

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576 Higher Education Groups Urge Congress to Support Student Aid

Wednesday, April 5, 2017Today, 576 organizations and institutions of higher education sent a letter to Congress asking them to protect federal student aid as they finish up FY17 appropriations and...

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