In the first week of April, I will be taking a trip to Washington D.C.

[DemGirl7]

Every year my college's Political Science Department has a trip to Washington D.C. where the students get a chance to visit various think tanks, and important government buildings & sites, where meet with government officials, Representatives, and such. I went on this trip before in 2004, where I went to that State Department, the Justice Department, the think tank AEI, and met with with Sen. Hillary Clinton. I had a fun time over all, even though I really didn't enjoy visiting AEI(which is a right wing think tank).
But this year's trip is going to be really cool because we will/might be visiting the following places:
The Supreme Court
The Brookings Institute
The Washington Post
the office of Rep. Maurice Hinchey(D-22nd NY)
and a few other places.
I'm really looking forward to this trip, especially going to the Supreme Court & meeting with Rep. Hinchey, who is my Representative and a member of the Progressive Caucus with the Congress.:-)

[demgurl]

1. Sounds like you will have fun.

Let us know how it went when you get back.

[DemGirl7]

3. I will, you can count on that. n/t

[Buck Turgidson]

2. Perfect timing for the cherry blossoms.

Last year's bloom was the best in over 20 years, according to long time residents.
http://www.nps.gov/nacc/cherry/

[Gabi Hayes]

6. hey buck! where in Fairfax? I used to live in Falls Church and Arlington

fifteen years



fryin chickens in the barnyard....

[Buck Turgidson]

9. Right by the Vienna Metro Station

In those massive apartment buildings just to the south. I've lived here for two years after leaving the Washington State. Next stop: Maryland.

PS - Love that picture.

"Mr. President, I'm not saying we wouldn't get our hair mussed. But I do say no more than ten to twenty million killed, tops. Uh, depending on the breaks."
--Gen. Turgidson

[mahina]

4. I went recently, and stood out in front of the White House with a sign

that said Bring Them Home. I was photographed by a very handsome secret service blackshirt dude, asked for my name and how many more people was I expecting if any, and allowed to stand there for a couple hours. Interesting and valueable conversations ensued.

I am a member of Code Pink. No one is standing out there today. I would strongly encourage EVERY American who visits DC, to plan a few hours in front of the residen't house.

[kansasblue]

5. when you are at the Supreme court dash over and see..

the Lib of Congress. Beautiful inside!

[northofdenali]

7. What are the chance of you real-time blogging your trip?

Or maybe a daily diary-like entry for us nosy.... uh, curious DU'ers?

Sounds like a terrific trip, DemGirl - I know you'll enjoy it. I haven't been to DC in forever, but I can still remember the beauty of the monuments and buildings, and the awe I felt at the Supreme Court and on the Mall. Try not to miss the memorials to our servicemen and women - you'll cry, but it's worth it.

[Dem2theMax]

8. Have a wonderful time!

And would you do me a favor?

Go by the White House and yell "Get the hell out of OUR house you a$$hole!"

It would make me feel so much better. :evilgrin: