Government shutdown sobering lesson in political dishonesty

My students in Washington, D.C., are learning important, albeit sobering, lessons this term.

Nearly a quarter of the 210 students participating in the University of California’s Washington Program — where I teach — have been locked out of their internships since Oct. 1 because of Congress’ inability to pass a budget .

These students interrupted their coursework and relocated across the country to see firsthand how their education can be applied to the real world and gain inspiration from the tens of thousands of federal workers who have dedicated their careers to public service.

They are robbed of this experience each day the federal government remains closed. Instead, they are learning some hard truths about today’s politics.

Politicians are dishonest.

Republicans keep falsely insi