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The Student PIRGs Summer Internship program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to increase their experience in political organizing and strategy. This 5 week long program provides interns with opportunities to build their leadership skills, political engagement, and interest in advocacy careers.

Write to your representative.

With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, join NextGen America to urge Congress to expand access to the ballot box and keep voters safe. Now more than ever, we must make it easier to vote — not harder.

Sign the letter.

The coronavirus pandemic poses a serious threat to our election system and is exacerbating the barriers to voting and election participation that already exist. Push Congress to make money available so that states can carry out safe, free, and accessible elections in the fall.

Call your representative.

While states may have different voting rules, they all need funding ASAP. That’s why we all need to call on Congress to get to work! Use Vote Safe, America’s call tool and ask your Congressman to put in measures for safer voting practices.

Sign the petition.

Sign the Brennan Center’s petition telling Congress that Americans deserve free, fair, and safe elections. Coronavirus has already left a disastrous mark on our country’s health and economy. Without proper funding and preparation, the pandemic will endanger our democracy, too.

Sign the Letter.

Join AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issue’s initiative in leading experts in cybersecurity and computing and their letter to Governors and Secretaries of State to expand voting by mail and early voting.

Sign the letter.

CEEP’s initiative encourages students to use their voices to advocate for solutions to protect their vote, and express their opinions on other COVID-19 student impacts.

Take the pledge.

No American should ever have to make the choice to risk their health or the safety of their family to cast their ballot. As our country continues to grapple with the impact of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever that voters have fair and safe access to registering and voting. Take When We All Vote’s pledge to expand access to vote by mail, early in-person voting, and online voter registration.

Sign the letter.

Join a group of scientists, engineers, medical doctors, and health care professionals who represent a wide range of geographic locations and institutions, in urging the American people and leaders to support a science-driven approach against our common enemy, the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Sign up to help.

The Federation of American Scientists has created an Ask A Scientist tool and needs help from strong scientists and science communicators. With just 30 minutes per day, you can help governments, public citizens, and other organizations make well-informed decisions during the coming weeks and months of COVID-19.

Sign up to volunteer.

Climate Cabinet helps organizations and candidates talk about climate change in a way that makes sense for their communities – and they need your help! They are looking for programmers, research analysts, and writing specialists to translate broad climate information into direct plans for action.

Sign the petition.

Alliance for Youth Action created a petition to ensure voting protections during the carona virus pandemic. Sign the petition advocating Vote by Mail, which gives people the time and safety to vote from the convenience of their own home, saves taxpayers money on election administration and are unhackable.

Take The Pledge.

Common Cause is calling for a delay of any in-person voting for at least the next few weeks, and urging election officials to take the necessary steps to ensure every voter can cast their ballot safely.