by POI Administrator | Feb 28, 2022 | In the News
If you’re anywhere online, you’ve probably heard about the Dear White Staffers account. The account has transformed from a sharp and witty meme account, to a must-follow source on the reality of working on Capitol Hill. We spoke to Newsy on the account,...
by POI Administrator | May 1, 2019 | In the News
Press Contacts: Trevor Smithcomms@payourinterns.com202-670-7783 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2019 Pay Our Interns and Congressman Tim Ryan Work to Secure an Additional $2.5 Million for Congressional Intern Pay Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations...
by POI Administrator | Dec 6, 2018 | In the News
When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes office next month, representing New York’s 14th District, she will be a part of the “blue wave” of new Democrats in the House. But the 29-year-old may end up being a part of a different kind of wave, too: a...
by POI Administrator | Dec 5, 2018 | In the News
Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has not been shy to talk about about pay inequality — and on Tuesday, December 4, she confirmed plans to pay her interns at least $15 an hour, according to a reporter for The Washington Post. “Time to walk...
by POI Administrator | Dec 4, 2018 | In the News
WASHINGTON – Sen. Schumer listed job openings for unpaid interns — but said the posting was “made in error” after Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized members of Congress for seeking free labor. Ocasio-Cortez is promising to pay $15 per hour to her interns....
