In the daily grind, inspiration
Often it seems that apathy reigns supreme among millennials, the 20-somethings who in poll after poll show their distrust of elected leaders, political institutions, and the courts. But the Director’s Internship Program at Harvard’s Institute of Politics (IOP) is proving that not all millennials doubt that government and politics can be used for good. This year, competition was stiff — about 700 students applied for 105 three-month placements. “Our mission is to get students engaged in politics and to get as many as possible to go into politics or political careers,” said Trey Grayson ’94, the IOP’s director. “We’ve discovered internships are gateways into careers in politics.” Among the examples: Sietse Goffard ’15 and Eliza Pan ’15, who recently completed the program. Goffard, 20, earned a posting in the Newton office of U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III. Goffard said he “helped work on the front lines,” answering “calls and emails” from constituents needing assistance...