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SNAP PAC Featured in Article on Center for Responsive Politics Website
Students for a New American Politics PAC was recently featured in a post to the blog on the website of the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonprofit which advocates more transparency in government and campaigning. The article points to the difficulties encountered by young people in forming political action committees and influencing the political process. As one of the founders of another political action committee noted in the article, "When you said you wanted to fill out an account for a federal PAC they give you blank stares." But, as the author writes, "Just because creating a PAC is complicated doesn't mean children and young adults can't successfully sustain them." OpenSecrets.org uses SNAPPAC as a prime example of a group of American youth who have overcome these difficulties. Since 2005, SNAPPAC has raised over $100,000, and over the past three campaign cycles alone has contributed $57,000 to candidates.
Progressive Summer 2010: Be a SNAP Fellow!
The 2010 election presents an incredible opportunity for us to change the future of our country for the better. Over the last year, we have seen how important it is to elect strong progressive leaders to Congress, and unless we expand our progressive majority in 2010, we won't get the change we need from Washington.
Students for a New American Politics (SNAP PAC) is funding fellowships to make it possible for all students to work on this vital election. SNAP Fellows will be given full-time field organizing placements on key congressional campaigns across the country. Fellows will be full members of the campaign staff team, working as field organizers to help develop and implement field strategies necessary to recruit volunteers, identify and persuade supporters, and more.
The SNAP Fellowship covers housing, transportation to the campaign, and provides a stipend for living expenses of up to $2500, based on financial need.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to get serious hands-on organizing experience in a key election year! Apply today and help us take our country in a boldly progressive direction.
Apply today and help us take our country in a boldly progressive direction. Download the application »
Application deadline: March 31, 2010
Women, LGBT persons and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact Fellowship Director Amalia Skilton at amalia.skilton@snappac.org.