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National Service

The Case for National Service

National service would offer life-shaping experiences to promote understanding among young Americans of all backgrounds.

BY Aspen Strategy Group

Of Interest

10.15.2020
Community Development

The Millions of Young People Forgotten Amid the Pandemic Response

In this unprecedented time, almost 8 million workers under 30, disproportionately from communities of color, are unemployed.

BY Melody Barnes & 1 more

Blog Post

06.12.2020
National Service

One Nation, Indivisible

This TEDx talk highlights a vision for universal voluntary national service - to solve big problems and heal a divided nation.

BY John Bridgeland

Video

04.21.2017
National Service

Leading Toward Justice In Our Nation’s Schools

In communities from coast-to-coast, national service is changing the narrative of injustice.

BY Sally Bachofer, & 1 more

Blog Post

08.25.2016
National Service

5 Questions with Rep. Duckworth and Her AmeriCorps SOTU Guest

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) answers questions about why service is an obligation for all citizens.

BY Aly Bullock, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

01.20.2016
Around the Institute

Listen Longer 1/16: North Korea, Guns and Congress, and More

This past week Aspen Institute Radio featured highlights of some of the latest sessions around the Institute, including conversations about North Korea, guns and Congress, civic leadership, and rethinking the meaning of national service.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Podcast

01.19.2016
National Service

A National Service Challenge on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

When only 25 percent of Americans regularly volunteer and national service programs turn away more young people than they accept, we wonder whether America is really doing enough to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

BY John Bridgeland and Bruce Reed, Guest Bloggers

Blog Post

01.18.2016