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National Service: A Key to Recovery

Among the many benefits, a service corps would help tackle domestic risks and economic weaknesses that have been brought into sharp relief by the pandemic.

BY Aspen Ideas Now

Video

10.16.2020
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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
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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
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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
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National Service Can Make America Great Again

A US Army veteran reflects on how answering the call to service can build cohesiveness and understanding within American society.

BY Joe Kearns Goodwin, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

02.12.2016
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American ‘Cultural Literacy,’ Historically Considered

The notion that the knowledge base of its citizens has a direct effect on the health of American political discourse has been around since the nation’s founding.

BY Aaron Hatley

Blog Post

02.08.2016
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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
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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
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Beyond the Draft: Rethinking National Service

The Franklin Project and Defense One host a panel discussion. Opening Remarks by Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute. Introduction to Rethinking National Service by Tara Maller, associate director for strategic communications for the Franklin Project.

BY Raman Ravindran & 1 more

Video

11.30.2015
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