Democracy

Resource | Democracy

Voter Protection Toolkit

Download this resource for everything you need to know to organize a voter protection campaign on your campus.

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Slideshow | Democracy, Energy, Higher Ed, Hunger, Sustainability, Textbooks

MaryPIRG Fall Campaigns

Democracy

Energy

Higher Ed

Hunger

Sustainability

Textbooks

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Report | Democracy

Saving Dollars, Saving Democracy - Cost Savings for Local Elections Officials Through Voter Registration Modernization

Millions are being wasted due to antiquated voter registration systems and procedures. U.S. PIRG Education Fund’s survey of 100 counties showed that over $33,467,910.00 of public money was spent on simple registration implementation and error-correction issues in 2008. The Fund finds that a more streamlined and automatic system linking existing databases with the state voter rolls could free up significant resources at the local level.

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Campaign | Democracy

New Voters Project

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City Council Election Tomorrow!

Monday, November 7, 2011

By | David Bransfield

Chapter Chair

The City Council Election is tomorrow! Check out our facebook event to find oyur polling place. http://www.facebook.com/pages/MaryPIRG-UMD-College-Park-Chapter/260220441454

Voter Registration for City Council Election

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fall 2011 Voter Registration

Members of the Terps Vote Coalition, including MaryPIRG, SGA, Campus Democrats and Campus Republicans, registered more than twice the number of voters compared to 2006.

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Fall 2011 Events

Students let Professors know they want more affordable Textbooks!
College Park citizens cast their votes in the City Council election.
Students participate in a survey about water bottle use and accessibility to refilling stations on campus.
Tabling at the First Look Fair with over 200 other student groups!
The Textbook Rebellion comes to town demonstrating the need for more affordable textbooks.
Calling interested volunteers to Get Involved with MaryPIRG!
Our zombie volunteers exemplify what happens to textbooks after they 'die' at the end of the semester.
The Food Recovery Network donates another carload of food to the hungry in DC.
Follow the Vote Goat to vote during the city council election.
MaryPIRG students collect canned food for the Canpaign at UMD.
Gravestone from the Textbooks Graveyard showing the need for more affordable textbook options.