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From World War II until just a few years ago, the number of miles driven annually on America’s roads steadily increased. Then, at the turn of the century, something changed: Americans began driving less. By 2011, the average American was driving 6 percent fewer miles per year than in 2004. The trend away from driving has been led by young people.
Washington, D.C. – With the student loan interest rate about to double this July for almost 8 million loan borrowers, WISPIRG and coalition partners deliver over 130,000 letters to Congress urging a different plan.
Today kicked off two major initiatives for open education: the first annual Open Education Week and the Why Open Education Matters video competition.
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Tell Congress: Don't Double Our Rates
On July 1, student loan interest rates on federal student loans will double, driving up loan costs for 8 million students by $1,000 per loan.
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JOBS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
If you are ready to dig in and start solving the problems that confront our country, consider a job with U.S. PIRG.
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JOIN OUR TEAM OF INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS
Meet new people, get involved in your community, learn important skills, and make a difference.
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A crash course in effective citizenship.
Get the basic tools necessary to run strong campaigns and service projects and win reforms both on and off campus for students and the public interest.
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YOUNG PEOPLE TURN OUT TO VOTE
Young people turned out to vote in big numbers in 2012 bucking predictions of decreased engagement.
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