Essays are due by February 15, 2000. Winning essays will be distributed to newspapers nationwide. The Center advocates a more democratic and more representative government. Secondary issues include unicameralism, non-partisan redistricting regimes, reforms to the presidential primary selection process, and the use of initiative and referendum. Full and part-time internships are available for Fall 1999, Spring 2000, and Summer 2000 academic periods.
Internships are also available during winter and spring breaks.
The Center is a young and growing organization and interns are a vital asset in all aspects of carrying out the mission. Specific responsibilities will be jointly determined by the intern and the Executive Director based on the intern's strengths, interests, and goals. Possible duties include, but are not limited to, researching methods of electoral reform, coordinating a nationwide essay contest, media relations, Internet organizing, campus outreach, video production, graphic design, event planning, and fundraising. Interns should be assertive, entrepreneurial self-starters with a sincere interest in issues related to improving our democracy. Interns should also be proficient with basic word-processing and Internet computer applications.