After Beijing reshaped the political order in Hong Kong in its image, the fire has become a test of how well that new system can govern in a crisis.
Category: Volunteers and Community Service
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The Volunteer Buglers Giving 24-Note Salutes
Thousands of musicians — civilians, veterans, teenagers, retirees — are playing taps at military funerals in a rebuke of technology.
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Meet the Volunteers Who Help Keep U.S. National Parks and Public Lands Running
Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people — and animals — safe.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.
When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy
After a difficult divorce, Samaiya Mushtaq found the love of her life — and the courage to support his volunteer work in Gaza.
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Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.
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How to Choose a Volunteer Trip
Hoping to leave a place better than you found it? Here’s what to look for when signing up for a program that combines purpose with travel.
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Stories About What Retirement Really Means
We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.
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Behind the Scenes With Volunteer Crews at the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival
Millions of visitors flock to about 200 balloon festivals across the U.S. each year. Volunteering on balloon crews lets some of those fans pursue the inflatable dream.
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E.V. Ride-Sharing Programs Bring Cleaner Transportation to Low-Income Communities
An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.