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Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: Adult Recess vs. Middle School Recess
Ah, recess. The glorious time of year when Hill staffers can take a guilt-free vacation, catch up on backburner projects, and binge on extra-long lunches. I don’t know about you guys, but it totally restores my enthusiasm about becoming a full-fledged adult. And, despite still having ‘work’ to do, this …
The Week Before Christmas 2017
‘Twas the week before Christmas and up on the Hill The voices of DREAMERS are disrupting the still. Chanting and singing and marching galore As staffers sit wishing they could lock the front door. Cheers and applause ring from both chambers, Republican staffers and planning their bangers, To celebrate …
The Dos and Don’ts of August Networking
The Dos and Don’ts of August Networking It’s officially August recess. That means networking, and lots of it. For those of us who hate networking, this can be challenging, but having a smart plan of attack can be the difference between making your recess count or completely wasting four weeks …
Hill Hashtags That Don’t Exist, But Definitely Should
Coming to work every day is a true exercise in patience. It takes a lot of personal restraint not to lose it over the small annoyances that are part of Hill culture. Of course, most of us would never say anything to anyone IRL. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: The Week Before Christmas
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: Real Thoughts About An Unreal Election
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: Let Freedom Run!
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of a Capitol Hill Staffer: Feeling the FOMO
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of a Capitol Hill Staffer: Why Hill Staffers Love DC Reporters
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: The Hill’s ’50 Most Beautiful’ List
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: Home Alone: Congressional Edition
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Recess: What We Say We’ll Do Vs. What We Actually Do
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Sightseeing for Politicos: Where to Spot Your Favorite Congressmen
While casually inhaling mimosas and scarfing down $10 French fries at brunch this weekend, I looked up between bites and saw Newt Gingrich and his wife at the table across from mine. Thrilling, right? One would think that since I see congressmen all day, every day, the thrill of spotting …
Confessions of A Capitol Hill Staffer: Ten Types of Congressmen You’ll Find on the Hill
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …
Meet the Cast of Capitol Hill
If you work on Capitol Hill you see, hear, and overhear many things that the rest of the mortal world isn’t privy to. These privileged professionals that serve our US government acquire a wealth of knowledge that sometimes is just too good not to share. We’ve provided a platform on …