Several studies show that national service increases civic engagement, helps develop critical life skills, and has “a positive impact on young adults’ health, safety, and well-being.” It also should ...

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected a call to require women to do national service in the military, civil protection teams or other forms, as men must do already. In a referendum, ...

Jim Braude is cohost of “Boston Public Radio” on GBH. On Saturday, eighth-graders from hundreds of Massachusetts cities and towns will gather to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and engage in ...