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We should respect each other's commitment to community and country. There is no reason why we cannot stand up for all the fallen, so that Memorial Day will honor all those who gave their lives in the service of their neighbors as well as their nation.
This Memorial Day, let's take some time to thank numerous female and male veterans who have chosen to continue to serve their country in the Peace Corps.
The case can be made that the two assumptions most responsible for the political quagmire in Afghanistan are: (1) that clean-shaven men who wear ties...
For the record, I am not now, nor have I ever been, a member of the Hitler Youth. I point this out because based on the comments to my last few ...
The time has come for the re-creation of AmeriCorps, and the rethinking of the government role in borrowing for education. Specifically, the country needs to address three major problems.
A volunteer's sexuality can also affect his or her relationship with in-country Peace Corps staff. While staff members are known to be accepting, there is still a fear of sharing something so personal that can be foreign to others.
There has always been a connection between Peace Corps Volunteer service and jobs, although until recently that connection has been underappreciated.
Benjamin Franklin established the first volunteer fire department in 1736 in Philadelphia. President Richard Nixon created the first National Voluntee...
Bipartisan outpourings are rare in Washington these days. So when they happen, they should make news. The occasion was the birthday celebration of eight decades of service by Harris Wofford.
The next time you say goodbye to someone joining the Peace Corps remember they could be coming back with more than some awesome stories.
Covet a career building economic opportunity and justice? Want to work with meaning, integrity and for a larger purpose?
The Peace Corps Experience; Perception vs. Reality When I was applying to the Peace Corps, I saw their ads and wondered if the stories were real. P...
When I walked in, it looked like a cozy tea room parlor. Several sober women amidst of sea of not-at-all-sober men whisked me upstairs and closed the sliding door. A door with panes made of paper. They guided me to the grandmother's room down the hall -- off limits to men.
Had I known half of the "adventures" that awaited me, I would have come up with a post-college Plan B. And had I done so, I would have lost out on, well, remember the slogan? "The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love."
A record-breaking number of young people are raising their hands to serve. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority are being turned away.
Having the motivation to give back to others is a truly special gift. Whether you are simply passing through a country on vacation or considering spending as much time as you can to assist others, here are some tips:
