Trump’s cuts to the federal service program eliminated thousands of positions that provided career pathways in struggling small towns across America.
public service
Posted inMagazine, March/April/May 2017
Charles Peters on Recapturing the Soul of the Democratic Party
In a new book, the Washington Monthly founding editor explains where liberal elites went wrong — and suggests a way forward.
Posted inPolitical Animal
When Conservative Government Fosters Progressive Creativity
Look at when some of the country’s most successful community service groups were founded.
Posted inEconomy, Magazine, November/December 2013
Nice Places Finish First
The economic returns of civic virtue.
Posted inLaw and Justice, Magazine, November/December 2013
The War of Rape
What happened to Jamie Leigh Jones in Iraq?
Posted inMagazine, November/December 2013
Women, War, and PTSD
Are female warriors more likely to be traumatized by combat?
Posted inEducation, Higher Education, Magazine, November/December 2013
Selective Service
Which elite colleges send the most graduates into government and nonprofit careers?
Posted inMagazine, May/June 2013
Bonds of Citizenship
A new route to universal national service and economic fairness.
Posted inGovernment, Magazine, March/April 2012
Good News First, Bad News Never
How the Peace Corps believes its own PR, looks past its mistakes, and shafts volunteers in the process.
Posted inBooks, January/February 2012, Magazine, Politics
The Greatest Regeneration
The American dream can be revived, says Tom Brokaw, if we can overcome our disunity, and universal national service is the key.
