Curated

Alexandria, Virginia went fare-free in 2020 and has seen ridership remain close to pre-pandemic levels. With frequent service and plenty of money to fund the buses, the transit experiment appears to be working, for now.

Grandma and Gonzo, two longtime campers moved from tents in an encampment near Bitter Lake to temporary housing in a hotel, as a step — they hoped — toward a permanent home.

People often donate to nonprofits following breaking news about events they consider to be tragic or unjust, which some like to call "rage giving".

School on Wheels is an organization that helps, assess the educational needs, and matches homeless kids living in six counties in California with tutors.

As a travel editor, my job is to hopscotch across the globe. When I decided to keep my feet on the ground, I saw it in a whole new way.

In a perfect world, one’s passion for a job would be matched by salary. But unfortunately, that’s not always how the job market works

Observing milestones in women's history also reminds us of the steps still required to achieve true gender equality. We dug through historical records and selected inspirational or important moments in women's history every year.

From car accidents and house fires to near-drownings and overseas combat, countless humans owe their lives to the bravery and determination of their dogs, a neighbor's dog, or even a four-legged stranger.

A solution called the “solar canal solution” may resolve the water and climate issues in California by covering their canals with solar panels.

New York City’s most populous borough is using police and incarceration as a last resort — and seeing shootings decrease.

There is no doubt that the women's rights movement is alive and well today, and progress will march on for those rights. Here is a list of 50 countries and when they gave the majority of women the right to vote.

Utah, Virginia and Washington allow people to ban themselves from impulsively buying a gun. Many more states could follow their lead.