It’s October 2014, and it’s hard to believe this was a decade ago already. But it’s still the best thing ever. And still 100% true. Read more: http://upworthy.com/today-is-the-10th-anniversary-of-jon-stewarts-epic-rant-on-cnn-he-hasnt-been-back-since-em2-5b
I’m so tired of political ads. Except for this one. THE Steve Martin decided he wanted to help a friend win an election. So he put his face in front of his phone cam and talked about something else entirely. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p34r8gsQjJs?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=582] Read more: http://upworthy.com/are-you-tired-of-political-ads-what-if-they-include-steve-martin-and-say-nothing
Don’t let the divisiveness of this election season distract you from what’s really important. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSkrDoSKS6c?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=437] Read more: http://upworthy.com/why-the-new-american-dream-has-nothing-to-do-with-money
This whole clip is awesome, but the kicker comes at 1:41. http://media.mtvnservices.com/embed/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:412605 Read more: http://upworthy.com/video-did-he-just-say-that-romney-insults-his-own-wife-without-knowing-it
It’s hard to believe that there exists a more convoluted system of government than we’re currently using, but things were definitely worse back in the day. One might even say things were … royally screwed? OK, it’s not the greatest joke you’ve ever heard, but I should get points for poignancy. If someone out there…
Of all things to rock, The Vote has to be one of the most important. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rijpU5yD55I?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/heres-the-rock-the-vote-video-everyone-is-talking-about-because-its-stuck-in-all-of-our-heads
The youth vote can really affect an election — IF you can get them to a voting booth. Van Jones is advocating for an entirely new policy: honesty. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuQbJWTuWSo?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=437] Read more: http://upworthy.com/brand-new-political-strategy-being-genuine
No matter who you are, you might be outraged by this. But you probably shouldn’t be. Unless you are tired of hearing this song being covered. Regardless, it’s kind of awesome. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVkfNUxRh7g?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=437]CLARIFICATION: I love these kids and think they are totally fantastic. I was joking about the whole outrage thing. Now share it so…
Wanna see some lying politicians get their comeuppance? Of course you do. http://media.mtvnservices.com/embed/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:416874 Read more: http://upworthy.com/how-america-holds-nutella-to-a-higher-standard-than-its-politicians
When the Republicans decided to take on astronaut Jose Hernandez by suing to keep his previous job title off the ballot, they didn’t realize what they were up against. Read more: http://upworthy.com/do-not-taunt-the-astronaut-politician-he-will-make-you-look-stupid-from-space