Runners-Up

A football team, an underground music scene, a dog park, a Native market, a rock climbing gym: In the photo essays below, the runners-up of our “Where We Are” contest introduce you to small but vibrant communities all over, and show you the places where they gather.As always, we invite you to leave comments for…

A look at eight fascinating hometowns around the world, as documented by teenagers there.

Some of the most ardent defenders of parental rights argue that teenagers need strict parental regulation because teens are confused and easily corruptible. They’re not entirely wrong. But the process of adolescence — developing abstract thinking and fundamental moral values — isn’t complete unless young people are given the freedom to explore the world on…