America Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo

September 14, 2025 |
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Commentary, Vin Marzullo America is fraying at the edges. Neighbors feel more isolated, politics grows more toxic, and the trust that once held our communities together is eroding. The causes are many—technology, polarization, declining institutions—but the effect is clear: we no longer join. For generations, Americans were joiners. We found meaning in PTAs, bowling leagues,…

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Volunteering: Your Single New Years Resolution – Herb Weiss

January 9, 2023 |
A woman's hands holding a red heart on a wooden table.

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues As the ball dropped in New York’s Time Square, many Americans have already penned New Year’s resolutions for 2023.  Making these resolutions as January approaches has become a very common tradition for millions. According to the Statista 2022 Consumer Survey (413 adults ages 18 to 89 years…

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