Voice of America September 19, 2010 Jim Stevenson | Washington 19 September 2010 From the earliest days of U.S. history, Americans have volunteered for various causes to help make the country better and improve life for those who are struggling….
The Miami Herald September 1, 2010 Quality of candidates turned off voters BY MAURICE FERRE The 50th anniversary of the movie To Kill a Mockingbird, with Gregory Peck in the lead role, brought back to the American conscience the Atticus…
Economist article discusses how America and Britain governments hope that a partnership with “social entrepreneurs” can solve some of society’s most intractable problems
As the government mounts a full-scale effort to respond to the oil spill in the Gulf Coast, there are ways that volunteers can help. The response to this spill will be a long-term effort, and as the situation evolves the roles for volunteers are expected to change. You can find volunteer opportunities by entering your zip code below or by coordinating with one of the organizations listed.
In a set of papers published in two leading scholarly journals, LSU sociology professor Matthew Lee reports that both violent crime and all-cause mortality rates are on average substantially lower in communities with a vibrant civic climate.
“Orlando Sentinel” article cites Florida’s poor civic tradition, as determined by the 2009 Florida Civic Health Index, and discusses the need for improved civic education standards.
USA Today February 24, 2010 Study: Millennial generation more educated, less employed By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY Published February 24, 2010 The most detailed study to date of the 18- to 29-year-old Millennial generation finds this group probably will be…
CNN.com October 28, 2009 Biking 150 miles for a cause — in a dress and heels By Rachel Rodriguez, CNN STORY HIGHLIGHTS * 72 percent of Americans are spending less time volunteering since the recession * But Lan Yin “Eiko”…
Hamilton Journal News November 16, 2009 HAMILTON — Ohioans are still generous during this ongoing economic recession, but the kind of giving has shifted, according to a report released last week by Miami University Hamilton’s Center for Civic Engagement. Ohio’s…
How the government can make us better at self-government. November 2, 2009 In the late 1980s, Hampton, Va., faced the challenges of many blue-collar cities along its stretch of the southern Chesapeake: rising unemployment, a stagnant economy and the flight…
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