Half a lifetime ago, I was an AmeriCorps member in San Diego. I fell into it. I didn’t know what AmeriCorps was, but I was young, idealistic and eager to join the Peace Corps upon graduating from UCSD ...

The Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama both said on Thursday night that they support efforts to expand the country’s national-service programs. But Senator McCain, the Republican ...

The pandemic reshaped our world in countless ways, but perhaps the most insidious effect is the pervasive feeling of being stuck. A recent survey revealed that a majority of Americans feel socially ...

Imagine you are a fervent believer in national service and it is 2009. President Obama has taken office and pledged to expand the country’s national-service programs. Michelle Obama, who once directed ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. With the new budget deal in place, Congress has the opportunity to invest in national priorities. They should take this ...