unpaid internships

A few stories Around the Tubes:

• The Miami Herald reports on the "apathetic streak" in young Florida voters. Despite the national trend that 18- to 29-year-olds are taking an increased interest in voting, Florida saw DECLINING youth voter turnout last year. According to one Floridian, many "are very preoccupied. Some people don't think it's very important." I totally get that -- I mean, what's important about the future of our counrty? Plus, it's not like Florida ever determines elections...The incredibly interesting site Republican Youth Majority represents the pro-choice, pro-environment, and fiscally conservative future of the Republican party. The site seems to suggest a clear ideological shift in young conservatives, who may be able to work with young progressives in the future.
• Julianne Malveaux of USA Today discusses the inherent unfairness of unpaid internships towards low-income students. Internships are an increasingly important part of resumes, putting working kids, who can't afford to work for free, at yet another disadvantage in the business and political worlds.