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Youth Vote Posts Strong Showing in 2012 Elections

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
By | Sujatha Jahagirdar
Political Director

New expert estimates indicate that turnout of young voters between the ages of 18 and 29 will likely exceed 50 percent in yesterday’s national election.  This strong showing places 2012 on par with record 2008 turnout rates and bucks predictions of a precipitous drop-off in young voter participation. 

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BIG WIN FOR UPDATED BOTTLE BILL IN SENATE

Thursday, July 19, 2012
By | MASSPIRG

In the spirit of the upcoming Olympics, the Massachusetts Senate earned a gold medal tonight when they passed the Updated Bottle Bill.  

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Victory for Students.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
By | MASSPIRG

We did it.

Over 7 million students will save an average of $1,000 in loan repayments, helping us become the next generation of teachers, doctors, and innovators.

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Volunteer: Register Voters at Concerts this Summer

Thursday, May 24, 2012
By | MASSPIRG Students

This summer we're running voter registration drives at concerts and music festivals across Massachusetts, and we'd love your help.

Let us know if you want to volunteer: sign up here.

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