A Lenten Song, pt. 1: Dusk

If you want to see something beautiful On the first warm day of spring Put on a good pair of walking shoes (Even if you can’t find the right socks) And turn on some joyful music As you walk out the door and toward the Capitol The sun is warm on your skin...

A Reflection on 2013

Every year, I do a thing on Facebook called “My Year in Photos,” which is an application that helps you make a collage of photos uploaded in the past calendar year. It’s a fun way to reflect on everything that’s happened in the past year and...

July 18: Quick Update

Hey, everyone! Don’t have time for a real long post tonight, but I wanted to let you all know what was up this week. This morning, I went to a citizens’ training and a Hill rally with a grassroots group called No Labels, who are pretty dang awesome....

Intern Tip #4: Take Advantage of Everything

This might seem like a sort of broad tip, but it’s all in the way you approach the internship. You may have heard recently about the lawsuit that ended in a ruling reflecting strict guidelines for unpaid internships. Basically, your internship has to be for your...

Intern Tip #3: Make a Budget (and Keep It)

If you’re interning in a big hot spot like New York, Chicago, or DC, it’s going to be really important for you to keep a budget. This is especially true if you’re like me and you’re working an unpaid internship. Let’s say you’re...