Fall 2017 News Briefs
Public HealthDemocracyFoodPledge To Be Toxic-FreeFinding Out What Is In Our Personal Care ProductsOver the past year, your support has helped us make great strides in our efforts to get the makers of...
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Friday, February 3, 2017There’s a lot unfolding in Washington, DC, right now, and you may be wondering, “What can I do to voice my concerns?” You should sign our latest priority action or donate to our...
View ArticleSmall donors driving 2020 presidential race
Released by: U.S. PIRG Release date: Thursday, November 7, 2019USP_Small_Donor_Growth.pdfOur elections should be driven by the interests of regular Americans, not the small set of people who can...
View ArticleSmall donors are driving the 2020 presidential race - 110719
Link Small donors are driving the 2020 presidential race Link summary For years, it has been impossible to run for office without relying heavily on large dollar donations. While big money still has...
View ArticleA somber anniversary: 10 years after the Citizens United decision - 1.24.20
Link A somber anniversary: 10 years after the Citizens United decision Link summary January 15th marked the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling, widely blamed for opening...
View ArticlePIRG urges states to adopt emergency absentee voting
Link PIRG urges states to adopt emergency absentee voting Link summary The novel coronavirus outbreak is, understandably, causing many Americans to think twice about going to the polls. To protect...
View ArticleWisconsin leaders fail to ensure safe election during COVID-19
For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 7, 2020MADISON, Wis.— Wisconsin is holding its spring elections Tuesday despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak causing a state stay-at-home order and...
View ArticleWhat not to do: Wisconsin’s April election is a cautionary tale for the nation
There was no excuse for disenfranchising and endangering Wisconsinites on April 7. Seven months from today, there will be no excuse for unprepared or unwilling elected officials failing their...
View ArticleWhat you should do now to safely vote in Wisconsin during COVID-19
Simple steps to participate in democracy and preserve your health.6/5/2020It’s been said so many times at this point, it’s almost cliché: the coronavirus pandemic has upended every part of our society....
View ArticleStatement: House passes timely, important democracy reform legislation
For Immediate Release Thursday, March 4, 2021Joe ReadyWASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a package of democracy reform legislation (H.R. 1) on Wednesday night that features important...
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