Kennedy Serve America Act

Giving Back Without Waiting for the Ask

Johanna Garton | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


Johanna Garton

As I tried to get deeper into what I saw as an unacceptable response, it soon became clear that my husband's main objection was important: pleas for help are just too generic.

The True Legacy: The Kennedy Call to Service

Tom Matlack | Posted 09.27.2009 | Politics


Tom Matlack

Forty eight years after his brother challenged America to ask what we, as citizens, could do for our country, it was left to Teddy to attend the swearing-in of the first African-American President.

A New Patriotism

Alan Khazei | Posted 05.22.2009 | Politics


Alan Khazei

Today, President Obama will sign the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the largest expansion of civilian service since the Depression Era Civilian Conservation Corps.