|
Muscatello
Named 2005 Publius Fellow
 May,
2005—Steven
Muscatello ’04, originally from Hopkinton, MA, has
been named a 2005 Publius Fellow by the Claremont Institute.
The Claremont Institute is an institution for the study of statesmanship
and political philosophy, located in Claremont, CA. Its mission
is to restore the principles of the American Founding to their rightful,
preeminent authority in national life. Every year, the Institute
brings together up to 12 of the nation’s most promising young
conservatives for a two-week fellowship to study and discuss issues
pertaining to American politics and history. This year’s Publius
Fellows are college seniors, recent graduates, or graduate students
who have shown excellence and potential in political thought. The
fellowship includes a $1000 stipend, travel expenses, lodging, and
meals.
Muscatello is thrilled to have been chosen from among a very strong
pool of applicants to participate in this prestigious opportunity.
“The Claremont is a think tank, where I’ll meet all
sorts of scholars—those who’ve studied Abraham Lincoln,
19th-century history, and much more,” he said. “I see
this as a shorter version of graduate school in political science,
with a touch of journalism.”
Muscatello graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in
English: Writing and Mass Communications and a minor in political
science. While still a student, he wrote regularly for the MetroWest
Daily News, gaining a solid background in journalism that would
serve him well later. Upon graduation, he worked for local law firm
Bowditch and Dewey, where he completed research projects. Although
the work was interesting, Muscatello’s instinct was pulling
him toward employment in Washington, D.C.
“I knew I needed more concrete experience to find a full-time
position in D.C., so I searched for internships,” he said.
He then found his current internship, as a Center for Legal and
Judicial Studies intern with the Heritage Foundation. In this role,
he has researched and written about intrusive government regulation
and overcriminalization, investigating methods to establish clear
and simple laws that do not hamper liberty or entrepreneurial spirit.
He hopes to turn his six-month internship into a full-time position
in the near future.
Muscatello truly enjoys his work in the nation’s capital,
and eventually hopes to attend law school in the area.
“I’m certainly looking to establish roots here,”
he said. “I enjoy constitutional law and aspects of policy,
and I’d like to work for Congress or Senate. I’m here
to stay in D.C.”
|
