The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is a New York State-wide liberal political organization. It has existed since 1973. Its current executive director is Rebecca Weber and its founding director was Donald K. Ross. Blair Horner was its Legislative Director for many years.
NYPIRG is controlled by a student board of directors. Any issue that NYPIRG works on, or stance it takes, must be approved by its student board of directors. Kathleen Jordan is the current chairperson of NYPIRG's board of directors. NYPIRG is one of the largest of the Public Interest Research Groups, which were inspired by Ralph Nader in the 1970s, and operate at the state level. After leaving Columbia University, current President of the United States Barack Obama became employed at NYPIRG. NYPIRG is affiliated with the U.S. PIRG network of organizations, and is considered to be a prestigious lobbyist organization for young professionals.
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