US PIRG (Public Interest Research Group)

U.S. PIRG, or the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, is a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for the public interest. Founded in the 1970s, it conducts research, educates the public, and lobbies policymakers on issues like consumer protection, environmental sustainability, and democracy. U.S. PIRG works on problems such as unsafe products, pollution, and corporate influence in politics. They mobilize citizens to take action and push for laws that benefit the public, aiming to create a healthier and more equitable society.