Poverty is not political, nor is the need or call for service. Helping our neighbors through public service, whether on this continent or another, brings a broad spectrum of benefits, from boosted self-esteem to a bolstered sense of security.

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Notes from the Field

I got this message in my email to day, all the way from Niger. A family friend is serving two years in the Peace Corp far from home in Africa. It's been a difficult situation for her but she has developed a good meditation practice and dedicated herself to serving the people.

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John Edwards' National Community Service Plan

A few days ago, John Edwards called for mandatory national service, or at least significant national dialogue about such a plan.

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More alumni from the University of Washington served in the Peace Corps last year than from any other U.S. college or university.

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