Kids are Citizens Too. There are lots of ways that you can get involved in the life of your federal government. By keeping yourself informed about current events and how they affect federal, state and local governments, and by taking action to communicate your ideas to your leaders, you can be a better citizen and help keep America's democracy strong and vibrant. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

• Read a newspaper. The world is a big place, and every day there's a lot going on. Reading the paper regularly will help you stay on top of what's happening in the world.
• Learn about your government. There are excellent online resources on some of the other pages on this site - visit the Learn about the Senate page to find out more about the Senate, or the Cool Links page to get more information about other parts of the government.
• Talk to your parents, your teachers, and your friends about the topics that interest you. You will always have a richer learning experience if you discuss what you're learning with others. That way, you get to hear what they think - and you might learn something new from them.

• Write to Senator Dodd. Got a question about Senator Dodd's work in a particular area? Want to express your opinion on an issue you care about? Be a part of representative democracy and write to Senator Dodd.
• Serve an internship. Interested in a career in public service? Apply for an internship in Senator Dodd's Connecticut and Washington offices.