Up for Debate: Facebook Places
The new social networking feature fuels new worries about privacy.
Reading List: “Cognitive Surplus”
Could technology make us more generous? A new book says yes.
People Making a Difference | Sheema Kermani
A Pakistani women’s rights activist stages plays to provoke thought.
Mothering In Public
The moving story of one woman’s personal commitment to helping other people’s kids.
Celebrity Justice
Celebrities aren’t like you and me, but should prisons treat them like they are?
Resolution Road
How one woman vowed to learn CPR — and started a movement in the process.
People Making a Difference: Johnny Rivas
Helping migrant workers prove who they are – and avoid exploitation
My Goodness | Trying to Volunteer
The Slate column discusses when you want to help out—but no one lets you.
My Goodness: Volunteer Spice
The Slate column talks about more unusual ways to give back.
Gossip: When To Hold Your Tongue
A new push is urging people to ask themselves three questions before gossiping.
My Goodness: Don’t Label Me
The Slate column addresses guilt about using those charity address labels.
When Client Confidentiality Challenges Morals
Should a lawyer violate client confidentiality if it means clearing an innocent man?
A Helping Hand
One writer learns the best ways to reach out to a friend in psychological need.
