Posts by Shanelle Oliver

This letter-to-the-editor was originally published in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette on February 26, 2026.  By Amanda Nipper When families in Arkansas need tutoring support, community outreach, or help strengthening local nonprofits, AmeriCorps members are often there—quietly serving and making...

This op-ed was originally published in the VT Digger on February 22, 2026. By Erica Fuller After reading VTDigger’s recent article highlighting an impressive new, young Vermonter, Matthew Carey, I want to commend him for the determination and resilience he’s shown...

This Letter-to-the-Editor was originally published in the Bangor Daily News on February 16, 2026.  By Steve Niles In a time when agreement can feel hard to come by, it’s refreshing to see leaders come together around something that works. That’s...

This op-ed was originally published in The Kansas City Star on February 9, 2026.  By Drew Mitrisin I wore my Timberlands last week. They’ve always been one size too big. When I was in Washington, D.C., in 2014, they were...

This commentary was originally published in the New Hampshire Bulletin on February 9, 2026. By Dan Weeks Twenty-five years ago, as a youngster in high school wondering what would come next, I came across an old idea: national service. Sure,...