I got an email from a group I am a part of stating that: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Seeks Applicants for Congressional Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships...

Paul and I have frequently debated over the function of art and politics and most often art IN politics. I'm of the mind that since artist are often the leaders and developers of our communities, it is almost a natural inclination for us to be politically, or at the very least socially involved. Paul, just thinks I'm a busy body...

Anyway, for those of you out there interested, here is an excerpt from the article with a link that follows:

"The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, an educational and youth leadership development organization, has launched a national campaign to recruit Hispanic students — undergraduate and graduate — for its nationally recognized youth development leadership programs.

Guidelines and applications for the following programs are now available at the CHCI Web site:

The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with Congressional placements on Capitol Hill for a summer period of eight weeks (June to August 2008) and a winter period of twelve weeks (January to April 2009) to learn first-hand about the United States' legislative processes. Housing, travel, and a $2,500 stipend are provided. (Deadline: January 31, 2008.)"

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=200900079

Sin Cera,
Angel