• a blog with up-to-the-minute accounts of progressive events, intern snafus, interviews and portraits of some of DC’s most memorable characters, and more.
• a calendar chock-full of events that progressive young people might be interested in.
• a launching pad for Campus Progress summer events specifically geared towards progressive DC interns.
  

Social Capital is a program of Campus Progress, a national organization that works with young people to make their voices heard on issues that matter. Through an online magazine and student publications, public events, and grassroots issue campaigns, Campus Progress acts to empower new progressive leaders nationwide as they develop fresh ideas, communicate in new ways, and build a strong progressive movement.

For more information and to contact Social Capital, e-mail tips@campusprogress.org.

Chris Argyros
As a dweller of suburban Washington, Chris waited in the wings with the rest of his younger companions to contribute to the atmosphere of the city.  Slowly but surely, he emerged from the cocoon of Montgomery County to bring his knowledge of sports and entertainment to the general public.  Even if the Nationals struggle throughout the summer, he will be able to bring you the best information from the ballpark, including the inside information of a beer vendor for the stadium. On his off days, movies and sushi will end up taking up most of his time.

Thomas Coen
Raised in the snowy, ice-cream-covered mountains of Vermont, Thomas has adapted to the unbearable humidity of Washington, DC by finding the best places to stay cool. From reposing in indie movie theatres to downing pitchers of mojitos on rooftop patios, Thomas can always be found enjoying sunshine and good conversation with his fellow left-leaning compatriots.  He enjoys exploring the great outdoors in and around DC as well as sampling tasty cuisine in the city’s most obscure locations.

Arielle Fleisher
Arielle finds that in her new post college life, things are a lot different without homework.  When life slows down or on Sundays she serves the cities finest (and the more-than-occasional tourist) at DC’s legendary bookstore & cafe, Kramer Books. She also enjoys baking sweets in her posh Dupont Circle apartment and, when no one’s looking, aspires to be a smooth jazz aficionado.

Lizzie Isaman
Lizzie has a not-so-secret desire to be Justin Timberlake, or at least wear a fedora.  Originally from Denver, she bounced around Boston, Italy, France, Brussels, and, uh, Baltimore, before moving to DC last year.  As a Wellesley girl, she used to throw the kind of party that required candy bras and almost caused a building to collapse (blame Kelly Clarkson).   In her old age she’s calmed down, and now only serves Jell-O shots AFTER checking the floor’s structural integrity.

Sasha Madway
Sasha is from Philly, although she hasn’t eaten a cheese steak, a soft pretzel or “water ice” in the past year, instead she finds delight cooking for herself.  She’s currently interning at GenderPAC, when she’s not narrowly avoiding death by limo while on her bike.  During the school year Sasha can be found hard at work in the GW sociology department arguing about some obscure piece of social theory with one of her professors.

Erin McCarthy
Erin just graduated from Georgetown in 2007 and decided to stay in this crazy town. Starting off on her own, learning as she goes, exploring a world without homework but with daily 7:30 AM wakeup calls. She loves interacting with DC and finding all of the stuff it has to offer — drum circles at Malcolm X park, bizarre gallery shows, and cheap, homemade street food to keep her on the move and, most importantly, inspired by my chosen city!  

Katherine M.
Katherine is a pescetarian from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Since moving to DC, she has become a fan of embassy-hopping in search of free feta and samosas, raving about the Washington Metro system, and riding on the back of motorcycles. Katherine’s hobbies include fervent arguments, getting her dance on, pretending to practice yoga regularly, and imitating mid-Atlantic regional accents. She has vague ambitions of one day joining a band.

John Riley
Although hailing from the sunny coasts of Miami and the mountains of northern Georgia, John’s heart has always belonged to the District. His diverse worldview leads him to enjoy pretending to like Murakami’s art, hipster music, and the latest fashions according to the Sartorialist. In reality, he is a political junkie to the detriment of his health and inter-personal relationships who loves nothing more than dancing with similarly-afflicted people at crowded clubs while the tunes of Bob Sinclair blare from every direction.

Nia I’man Smith
Nia I’man Smith a.k.a. Sparkle, a.k.a. Miss Melody Jones, a.k.a. The Black Connection  was born to Mr. Black Belt Jones and Mrs. Cleopatra Jones on an Uptown Saturday Night. She grew up Across 110th Street where she learned how to give Five on The Black Hand Side from the Watermelon Man. The color of Coffy and known to get A Piece of the Action, Nia is all around Soul Sista #1.

Kevin Wadzuk
Kevin is an amazing person whose brilliance is only overshadowed (if only ever-so-slightly) by his selflessness, integrity, and modesty. His relentless humor and up-for-anything attitude are really just icing on the cake. This dashing lad is single, but be advised that he has exceptionally high standards (though he habitually ignores them). He loves rocking out and local business. He’s also left-handed and very uncomfortable with the term “tween.”