In the African nation of Malawi, expectant mothers are afraid that if they speak up about their pregnancies, someone might put a spell on their unborn children. So how do they learn about what’s going on with their bodies? Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-think-talking-about-sex-can-feel-taboo-see-what-these-pregnant-ladies-go-through-9
Category: Economy
Economy, Workonomics
This Counter Is Showing Us The Difference Between A Middle Class And 'Do You Want Fries With That?'
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Economy
can’t afford healthcare or education. borrows trillions for military
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Economy
It's Tough To Get Treated Like A Human Sometimes
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Lazarus is named for someone who rose from the dead. His new life, though … it’s better but still not good. Here’s his story (everyone’s got one). It’s got an angel. It’s got hell. It’s got everything a good story needs, except a happy ending. Read more: http://upworthy.com/its-tough-to-get-treated-like-a-human-sometimes
Economy, Workonomics
They Were The Last Ones To March With MLK. See What They're Up To Now.
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Some of the same sanitation workers that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died fighting for in 1968 are trying to get a small pension from the city of Memphis; they currently survive on just Social Security upon retirement. I stand with them. How about you? Read more: http://upworthy.com/they-were-the-last-ones-to-march-with-mlk-see-what-theyre-up-to-now