When I was still starting out in my career as a lawyer, I signed up for internships so as to get a taste of what it would be really like working in the legal field. Back in the day, interns weren’t paid, but I must say that the experience that I gained was worth the time and...
It covers all branches of government, federal agencies, lobbying firms, advocacy organizations, and think tanks. Whether you're a young activist or a future power broker, this book will help you grab the first rung of the public service career ladder....
That’s not the case with the Pew Research Center, which is a non-profit “fact tank” (not thinktank) that provides nonpartisan “information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.” If you know anything about thinktanks, you may be rolling your eyes at the ...
I realize that it’s kind of hard to grasp what think tanks actually do–especially when their mission is something as nebulous as promoting “constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs.” Here are some things that the Atlantic Council is working on that will give you...
Our interns typically start by coming in during our deep cleans which we do twice a week. We teach them how to clean our tanks and rooms and balance our water levels by showing them what to do, and then having them do it. Interns can do research, write blogs, contact influential commun...