DC is a very busy place. It is spring break for most schools across the country, so there are families everywhere (not to mention the thousands of 8th graders on their annual school trips). Amid the hustle and bustle of the city, I found my way to the quiet little office with all of the people I know so well: the Mobilize.org HQ.

The office is in an impressive looking building in a bustling area of the city. Upstairs in the Common Cause office, though, it is a bit more friendly and welcoming. Only two rooms house the big ideas.

I’m in DC for a reason. I’m coming to college here next year at GW, majoring in Political Communication. Maybe I’m a bit biased, but I think that there is nothing more important to politics than communication. And it is a two-way street. Not only must the politician communicate with the people, but the people must communicate with the politician. And I mean ALL of the people, regardless of age.

Mobilize.org has just started the Youth06 Initiative, which is going to allow people our age to do just that; communicate with their politicians. The idea is that we can open up a dialogue with a politician and see where he or she stands on the issues most important to us. We can also urge the politician to get behind issues that we favor, like a new federal student aid program.

Youth06 is part of local politics, too. Maybe your town needs a better after-school program for the elementary school kids, or funding for a new library at the high school. Youth06 is bringing the people back to the politics. It is giving all of us voices so that we can tell politicians what we want to see happen in OUR country.

Take a minute and check out the Youth 06 part of the site. It’s the simple idea that can make a difference. And, if you’re ever in DC, be sure you check out the Mobilize.org office. It’s a little safe haven in a big, bustling city.

For more info on Youth06, visit here: http://www.mobilize.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=497&parentID=487&nodeID=1