Democratic Senator Ed Markey Faces Backlash for Requesting ‘BIPOC, LGBTQ+’ Interns

Democratic Senator Ed Markey Faces Backlash for Requesting 'BIPOC, LGBTQ+' Interns

Senator Ed Markey Faces Backlash Over Internship Post Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) recently drew criticism for a message he shared about hiring interns, specifically encouraging applications from “BIPOC” (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and “other underrepresented candidates.” It seems his intent was to foster diversity, but the approach didn’t sit well with everyone. In […]

Democrat Senator Ed Markey Seeks DEI Interns

Democrat Senator Ed Markey Seeks DEI Interns

On Tuesday, Democratic Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts sought interns who identify as non-white, LGBTQ+, or belong to other underrepresented groups. This has prompted concerns regarding potential violations of discrimination laws. Markey announced that he is looking for “motivated and eager interns for the Spring 2027 semester” in his Boston office. He particularly encouraged applicants […]

Bank of America plans to bring on around 4,000 interns and new hires this summer.

Bank of America plans to bring on around 4,000 interns and new hires this summer.

Bank of America Plans to Hire 4,000 New Employees Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, discussed the bank’s initiative to hire 4,000 new summer interns and full-time employees during an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” This announcement comes as college students express concerns about how AI might affect entry-level jobs. As the second-largest bank […]

Ex-NYPD detective describes D.C. police’s management of intern’s death as ‘strange’

Ex-NYPD detective describes D.C. police's management of intern's death as 'strange'

Investigation into Council Intern’s Death Raises Concerns A former NYPD detective has expressed concerns about how the Washington, D.C. police are managing the investigation into the deaths of council interns, describing the approach as “unusual.” One such intern, 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian Jacchim, was in D.C. for his internship when he was shot. He was photographed […]

Wall Street summer 2024 interns are partying hard

It’s been a very volatile week on Wall Street and a tumultuous summer for finance interns. For those lucky enough to get a summer job, salaries are higher than ever, with some companies hiring less than 1% of applicants. Top banks like Goldman Sachs and major hedge funds like Citadel typically pay $50 to $150 […]