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Missouri Public Interest Research Group (MoPIRG) is a non-profit organization that is part of the state PIRG organizations. MoPIRG began in March, 1971, after students at St. Louis University heard a speech by Ralph Nader. Nader inspired the students to organize citizen action groups modeled after similar groups in Oregon and Minnesota. The Center for Student Action at St. Louis University and the Missouri Public Action Council at Washington University lobbied to establish a public interest research organization funded by a small assessment added to student activities fees. Student referendums on both campuses supported the fee assessment. The two student groups combined their operations and formed MoPIRG.

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  • Missouri Public Interest Research Group (MoPIRG) is a non-profit organization that is part of the state PIRG organizations. MoPIRG began in March, 1971, after students at St. Louis University heard a speech by Ralph Nader. Nader inspired the students to organize citizen action groups modeled after similar groups in Oregon and Minnesota. The Center for Student Action at St. Louis University and the Missouri Public Action Council at Washington University lobbied to establish a public interest research organization funded by a small assessment added to student activities fees. Student referendums on both campuses supported the fee assessment. The two student groups combined their operations and formed MoPIRG. (en)
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  • Missouri Public Interest Research Group (MoPIRG) is a non-profit organization that is part of the state PIRG organizations. MoPIRG began in March, 1971, after students at St. Louis University heard a speech by Ralph Nader. Nader inspired the students to organize citizen action groups modeled after similar groups in Oregon and Minnesota. The Center for Student Action at St. Louis University and the Missouri Public Action Council at Washington University lobbied to establish a public interest research organization funded by a small assessment added to student activities fees. Student referendums on both campuses supported the fee assessment. The two student groups combined their operations and formed MoPIRG. (en)
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  • Missouri Public Interest Research Group (en)
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