I’m not surprised that the HUGE mental illness problem in the American military is hidden. It’s a difficult topic to hear about, so it just doesn’t get discussed. But it kills. Here are 13 ways to talk about this problem so it’s not hidden any longer. 1. I’ve never thought so clearly about how many…
“No means no” is a very important lesson, but it’s far from the end of the story. Get clear for yourself what consent looks like so you can also be clear when you’re thinking it might be sexytime with someone else. Read more: http://upworthy.com/yes-and-no-might-seem-pretty-simple-but-that-doesnt-mean-this-chart-isnt-very-necessary
I’ve always wondered how restaurant owners got us to pay their wages for them. When tips are involved, the minimum wage is even lower than it is for everybody else — much lower. Read more: http://upworthy.com/the-secret-that-restaurants-dont-want-you-to-know-2
I really liked this campaign from an ad agency in Buenos Aires (where sex work is legal), because it forces people to have a conversation about worker’s rights, and what that means for these women. They’re not defined by their jobs, and at the end of the day, they have families, just like all of…
I thought this would get some attention, but this is above and beyond. Back in April, SPARKteam member and all-around cool girl Julia Bluhm asked Seventeen to post one unaltered photo spread a month. Then, SPARK teamed up with Miss Representation, LoveSocial,, and I Am That Girl for the #KeepItReal campaign, and thousands of people…