Your values shouldn't stop at graduation. The Careers section is for students figuring out how to break into politics, finance, law, and advocacy — without selling out or going broke. Real advice, real salary talk, no inspiration-poster fluff. Because building a career that reflects what you believe in is just as political as anything else you'll do.
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Target schools. Networking. Certifications. Entrepreneurship. There are more paths into finance than ever — and some of them don't require a $200,000 degree. Here is what actually works in 2026. By The New Brief Careers Desk | May 12, 2026 The conventional wisdom says: go to a target school,
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Wall Street, public finance, economic policy, values-aligned investing — the money world is bigger than Goldman Sachs. Here's how to navigate it without selling out. By The New Brief Careers Desk | May 2026 Finance has a branding problem in progressive circles. Say you want to work in finance at
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The nonprofit world is not all passion and no paycheck — if you know where to look. Here's how to find work that matters and actually pay your rent. By The New Brief Careers Desk | May 2026 The nonprofit sector runs on a myth: that working for a cause
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You want to change policy — not just talk about it. Here's what a career in law and public policy actually looks like, what it costs to get there, and whether it's worth it. By The New Brief Careers Desk | May 2026 "I want to go
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Campaigns, Capitol Hill, city hall — getting your foot in the door is less about who you know than most people assume. Here's the honest roadmap. By The New Brief Careers Desk | May 2026 Let's get the uncomfortable part out of the way first: a lot of