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The Campus Debit Card Trap

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

We just released a report, The Campus Debit Card Trap: Are Bank Partnerships Fair To Students, that shows banks skim millions in fees from student aid using debit-card-linked student IDs.

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There is no 'A' for effort

Thursday, May 24, 2012

By | Rich Williams

Higher Education Advocate

Here's my statement on the failure to move debate forward on a bill to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling this July.

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Volunteer: Register Voters at Concerts this Summer

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

By | Student PIRGs

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

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Victory: It's in the bag

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

By | Lilly Adams

CALPIRG State Board Executive Committee Chair, UC Berkeley Chapter Chair

Just moments ago the LA City Council voted to ban single use plastic bags - listening to the voices of students and community members who support protecting the ocean and reducing plastic pollution.

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