Community Service
If You Get the COVID Vaccine, You Can Skip Community Service, Judge Says
19th Judicial District Court Judge Fred Crifasi in East Baton Rouge is offering offenders a choice during the swift uptick in COVID cases.
Parks Carried the Pandemic Year on Their Backs. Here’s How to Thank Them
Look out for volunteer opportunities, show love on social media, and show up to town halls to sing the praises of public green space.
Mutual Aid Networks Are Distributing Food With Tech That Works For Everyone
With millions unemployed due to COVID-19, tech-savvy volunteers are building systems that combine automation with community outreach.
The Democratic Socialists Are Here to Fix Your Brake Lights
The New Orleans DSA is putting their politics into sweet, sweet praxis.
How the Neo-Nazi Movement Is Using Food Banks to Spread Its Message
With the advent of a "whites only" food bank in Scotland, far-right and nationalist groups in Europe are using claims of charity to manipulate their community presence.
Thailand Is Planning to Send Drunk Drivers to Morgues as Punishment
Thai authorities want drunk drivers to "feel the pain, so that they may understand and attain a good conscience."
What to Do If You Get Busted for Drugs at an Australian Festival
A bit of knowledge will make a big difference when facing the ultimate comedown.
The KKK Is Trying to Save Its Image with Community Service
The Klan is trying to participate in an Adopt-a-Highway program in Georgia, and the state is not happy.
Silvio Berlusconi Found Guilty on Corruption Charges, but Won't Serve Any Time
The former Italian Prime Minister won't serve his prison sentence despite bribery conviction.
'Everything Here Is a Teaching Moment': College Students Head to Ferguson for Alternative Spring Break
While students across the country get ready to hit the beach, a couple hundred of them have picked an unusual destination for their week off classes, heading to Ferguson, Missouri for an 'alternative' spring break.
Berlusconi Finishes Community Service Early — But Faces Final Chapter in 'Ruby the Heartstealer' Saga
The three-time prime minister was let off the last 45 days of his sentence for good behavior in a move many believe could pave the way for a comeback. But first, he must return to court yet again.