National service: paid to be good?

On 2009-04-21, the president of the United State signed a bill tripling the size of Americorps. He said it was “just the beginning” of a sustained effort to remake the nation. Earlier on, the new administration had urged what was called “mandatory service,” and only time will tell if they follow through with that vision [...]

Who gives, and why it matters

Book review of “Who Really Cares? The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservativism,” by Arthur C. Brooks. Basic Books, 2006, 250 pages, at LibertyUnbounad.com, By Gary Jason. “The biggest predictors of charitableness are religious belief, skepticism about powerful government, strength of family, and personal entrepreneurism.” Link: http://libertyunbound.com/article.php?id=57