Are you interested in an internship in politics, public policy, or public administration?

Each spring semester, the UMBC Political Science Department sponsors an internship program in Policy, Politics, and Public Administration. Students accepted into this program obtain internships with local and state legislators, members of Congress, political parties, interest groups, think tanks, lobbyists, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. While gaining practical experience and making important contacts in the Baltimore, Annapolis or Washington areas, students earn 7 academic credits. 

Students interested in an internship with Maryland’s legislature, the General Assembly, should try to meet the priority application deadline of Friday, Oct. 21. If we hear from you first, however, General Assembly internships applications may be accepted after this date. The deadline to apply for all other internships is Friday, November 4.

Read more details and download the application instructions at the Political Science Department’s website, http://www.umbc.edu/politicalsci/internships/

For more information, contact Dr. Laura Hussey in the Political Science Department at lhussey@umbc.edu

Novice Flat section A - Maura Gay - 4th
Novice Flat section B - Jennifer Mohr - 3rd
Novice Fences section A - Maura Gay - 4th
Advanced WTC section A - Kelly Cyr - 6th
Advanced WTC section B - Drew Duhan - 3rd

**Congratulations to Drew, who pointed up to Novice!

Luke 18:1-8 (NIV)

1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’

4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’”

6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

Reflection:

“Prevailing prayer is that which gets an answer” (Charles Finney). It is in this prevailing prayer that we persist and not give up. In this parable of the persistent widow, we find an example of what it looks like to prevail - to pray constantly, bringing our requests continually before God as we live for him day by day, and believing He will answer. This last part is very important and often missed - faith in God as the One who answers prayer is a condition of having our prayers answered. When we live by faith, we are not to give up. Faith is more than an “attitude” and hoping that things will get better. No, faith is action in response to the One who answers our prayers. As we persist in prayer, we will grow in character, in hope, and in faith.

Responding to the Transmission:

As we are learning how to pray, let us persist in lifting our prayers to the Lord. Like the persistent widow, let us approach our Lord in faith, believing that He will hear us and answer our prayers out of His goodness.

Thanks to The Washington Post!

Times are tough. Folks are suffering. Time for Washington to act, Right?

Nope!

At least that was the answer in the Senate yesterday.

In a move that should surprise no one, the Senate GOP voted unanimously to block President Obama’s jobs bill.

The $447 billion proposal faced its first real test after being touted all over the country by the president himself. But the Republicans weren’t the only ones with “doubts” about the bill.

On Tuesday morning, senior White House officials said this is just the first act in a long-term play. They brushed aside the dissent among Democrats and urged Americans instead to look at the Republicans, unanimously voting against job-creation measures.”

Facing opposition from both parties, the next steps for the legislation remain unclear.

Votes on pieces of the bill could begin later this month, perhaps as early as next week, Senate Democratic aides said. Party leaders said they needed to consult their caucus before they decide on the timing or choose the provisions to be considered separately.”

Is the president running out of time? Or will be looking for a job soon?

Image from Politico

Best friends forever? New Jersey governor makes big endorsement.

Ambassination: Iranians accused of plotting murder.

Debate debacle: Bachmann goes after contender’s big plan.

And, ouch!