When kids talk to each other about their problems, including alcohol and drugs, it’s so different than when adults do the talking. And that’s exactly what goes in this amazing newspaper written by street kids, for street kids. And they’re producing it cheaply enough that other kids can afford to buy it. Thousands of them…
You know what always saved long-term problems? Short-term solutions. They’re cheap, easy, and always seem to be just a day away from solving everything. Sadly, a lot of people actually believe that. Check out this video for a more comprehensive analysis of the world’s failing economy than you’re likely to get from all the talking…
When it comes to tearing up, everyone has their tipping point. But if you can listen to these bright-eyed, smiley kids explain exactly how they and their families make it through summer without catching a stone cold case of emotions, I commend you. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VmMSnOUDk?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Read more: http://upworthy.com/she-came-here-to-swap-lunches-and-eat-with-her-bff-and-shes-all-out-of-lunches
Lots of lower- to middle-class people in this country dream of having lots of money and the security that comes with it. That doesn’t end up happening for most of us. So sometimes we fight for what money we can get despite the consequences. Take a look at what happened to Amanda Brown’s family when…
The dog may be “man’s best friend,” but not for people who are forced to live in fear of a dog bite turning their lives upside down. Good thing for health heroes like Dr. Miranda, working to keep them right-side up. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFQii05vKI?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/these-dogs-cant-really-help-what-theyre-doing-to-people-but-the-right-people-can
Note: This #UpChat has concluded, but don’t worry! You can check out our recap of the discussion below and here. This might not be news for some of you. For others, this might be the first time you’ve ever seen the facts on this issue. But this is real: Too many kids in the United…
If my economics class explained things with rave-like, candy-colored graphics as in these ending credits of “The Other Guys,” I might not be so broke. [vimeo 36644633 w=810 h=455] Read more: http://upworthy.com/heres-why-you-should-always-sit-through-the-end-of-a-will-ferrell-movie
India has the second-largest population in the world, but only half of them have access to a toilet. Oy. That means at least 620 million — almost double the population of the United States — must do their business outside in the open. Are you like, “That’s really disgusting and must smell terrible”? Because I’m…
If you hear some friends say communication companies deserve to charge customers whatever they want whenever they want, please share this with them. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PES_mn3Q5_Q?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/everything-i-hoped-wasnt-true-is-true-the-deal-is-sealed-and-now-we-have-to-change-it
Not coincidentally, many of the women in this clip work at minimum wage or even far below it, in tipped professions. Guess how quickly their lives would change if we raised the minimum wage to at least $10 an hour? There are a bunch of other ideas on how to fix things as well, all…
To make some sort of living, these mothers made rugs from rags. And then they decided to go bigger. Much bigger… [vimeo 38107025 w=810 h=455] Read more: http://upworthy.com/these-mothers-literally-turned-rags-to-riches-5
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
The Occupy movement may have been hibernating during winter, but this artist has kept its message alive with these chairs for the 1%. Read more: http://upworthy.com/the-perfect-gift-idea-for-that-1er-in-your-life