November 24th, 2015
in Fall 2015, Student's Blog
6 Political Newsletters You Should Sign Up For Immediately
Kyle Plantz
Fall 2015
So now you’re in Washington, when all of a sudden you realize you have no idea what’s going on in the world of politics. Well, have no fear because I am here…to rhyme…and tell you what online newsletters you should get in your inbox and read every day. You’ll become a politico in no time.
The New York Times- First Draft on Politics
If you’re looking for an easy-to-read newsletter that will give you the basic political rundown of the day, then look no further than the NYT. Their political morning newsletter explains in layman’s terms everything you need to know that’s happening in Washington and on the campaign trail. Sign up here.
Politico Playbook
If you need to know what’s happening inside the Beltway — like waaaay inside — then there’s Playbook, a daily email from Politico’s Mike Allen. It’s a lengthy read, and pretty wonky, but it’s the place where all DC insiders go each morning. Sign up here.
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Tagged Boston Globe, Capitol Hill, CNN, Fall 2015, K Street, Kyle Plantz, New York Times, News, Newsletters, Politico, politics, The Hill, Washington Post, White House
August 20th, 2015
in Student's Blog, Summer 2015, Washington, DC
Becoming a Great Intern on the Hill
Dan Stone
Summer 2015
First things first, congrats on getting accepted to be an intern on the Hill. You did it. While many continually doubt the effectiveness of our Congress (and often justifiably so), no one can contest the fact that there is still much work to be done. More than likely, your part in that work will consist of corresponding with the multitude of constituents who will phone and write the office on a regular basis, researching legislation, and running miscellaneous errands, i.e. coffee runs for the Congressman or woman.
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Tagged Becoming a Great Intern, Capitol Hill, Congress, Interning on the Hill, Internship, Summer 2015, The Hill
April 7th, 2014
in Spring 2014, Student's Blog, Washington, DC
By Cassandra Carroll
Spring 2014
Our class outside the US Capitol.
In my first week as an intern on Capitol Hill I was asked the same sequence of questions approximately 40 times, and my first week was only two days long. People would start by asking if I was a student, when I replied yes, they wanted to know where, when I told them, they asked what I was studying. As soon as the words public relations were out of my mouth the confusion would cross their face. The next question was almost always some variety of “what are you doing here?”
No, I do not have a press specific internship. I answer phones, I give tours, I go to briefings, I do what every other intern on the hill does. The difference is that the political science major taking notes on America’s Future in Asia is at that moment doing something relevant to his major. It’s a clearly made connection.
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Tagged Cassandra Carroll, Congress, DC, Internship vs. the Real World, March 2014, Spring 2014, The Hill
August 5th, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Mike Meehan
Summer 2013
This summer in DC has certainly been full of memories. I’ve been lucky enough to attend events at the White House, the Capitol, and venues across the district. But I’ll have to admit, the best event I attended this summer was the Center for American Progress National Summit.
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Tagged Center for American Progress, DC, Events, Mike Meehan, Summer 2013, The Hill
July 15th, 2013
in Student's Blog, Summer 2013, Washington, DC
By Patrick Hermann
Summer 2013
Bumping into the original policy wonk, Ezra Klein of the Washington Post & MSNBC.
With the energy sector dominating the top 5 companies in Monday’s Forbes 500 rankings, it is pivotal to understand the relationship between energy and climate. That is, the sources in which the U.S. obtains the source for all industry, productivity, and transportation, is ultimately reflected upon the growing issue of anthropocentric climate change. Since the industrial revolution, there has undeniably been an increased level of carbon emissions, deforestation, land use change, sea level rise, and other activities harmful to biodiversity and the environment. A midst all political quarrels in Washington, climate change continues to be largest threat to humanity, as it directly affects agriculture, precipitation patterns, and other key elements of which our society depends on today.
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Tagged Climate Policy, Congress, Energy, Interning on the Hill, Patrick Hermann, Richard Neal, Summer 2013, The Hill
