Because making more than $2.13 per hour at a restaurant would be unreasonable. As a point of reference, European servers make a standard wage, and somehow restaurants are able to stay afloat. Read more: http://upworthy.com/how-restaurants-screw-you-and-your-server
Hint: It’s not running the country. Read more: http://upworthy.com/what-does-congress-spend-half-of-its-time-on
For “Frontline” filmmaker Olly Lambert, what began as an interview with a Syrian rebel commander quickly transformed into an unprecedented encounter with the immediate aftermath of a bombing run by government jets. The resulting documentary provides what is possibly the most immersive account of the brutal Syrian civil war ever recorded, and is a must-watch…
This is the tragic story of a mother continuing to pursue the truth about who murdered her child. I want her to find answers, not only to ease her mind, but to shine a light on the gross ignorance displayed by the police involved in such a horrific case and by the community in which…
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…
Meet four incredibly tough women journalists in a town once called the “murder capital” of the world. They describe their work, and also why they keep doing it. Fair warning: The video contains very graphic footage of the aftermath of violence. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8XTdN9VTGk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] The scene is set starting at 3:10, when one journalist describes what…
In Michigan, the Republican-controlled legislature succeeded in passing a new “right-to-work” law, which weakens unions’ ability to negotiate and has serious negative implications for all workers in the state. They had no public meetings, no debate, no time for review, and had Republican staffers sit in seats in the gallery to block citizens from even…
In New York, Gov. Cuomo is considering allowing fracking. If I were him, I’d take a rain check. Just ask these people who are suffering from unintended consequences of fracking. The water at :17 is from what is theoretically a potable well. And the guy at :43, who breaks my heart, isn’t an actor (and…
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
State Sen. LeAnna Washington experienced hellish abuse, and she is not alone; it is unacceptably common. According to the World Health Organization, “on average, 30% of women who have been in a relationship report that they have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence by their partner.” Listen as she tells the harrowing tale…
Sometimes what you don’t hear is just as hurtful as what you hear. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJnJNcNKmC8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/she-doesnt-have-a-problem-with-compliments-she-has-a-problem-with-compliments-meant-for-things
I know there are still people out there who think President Obama is Muslim, but this is even worse. If you’re gonna be wrong about the president’s religion, at least be consistent about it … … and not quite so blatantly bigoted. Read more: http://upworthy.com/i-dont-know-which-part-of-this-chart-makes-me-most-uncomfortable
So this is the kind of change Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan feel we so desperately need — paying more money for less health care and fewer years of coverage. You know … freedom. If corporations are people, does that mean we can take away their money when they get old too? Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-you-plan-on-ever-getting-old-andor-sick-you-need-to-see-this
In a plot so devious and underhanded I’m surprised James Bond hasn’t appeared yet, BP uses a toxic chemical called (ironically) Corexit to make the oil less visible to planes and boats. By using Corexit, BP is able to pretend that it’s cleaning up the oil in record time when it’s actually spreading it throughout the…
While heads of state debate how to handle the surge of Syrian refugees fleeing for their lives, ISIS continues its relentless campaign of violence and terror. Its most recent strike is a big one: This morning, U.S. military officials were stunned to discover that the Islamic terrorist group had placed the Pentagon up for auction…
Behind every fact is a face, behind the data is discrimination, and behind the arrests is an issue America has yet to solve. But until the broken system is fixed, the unjust problem shown in this video will still exist. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKyitZAQuhA?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/this-unjust-war-costs-us-nearly-4-billion-every-year-no-not-iraq-or-afghanistan-the-other-one
War is paid for with lives and tax dollars, while the profits go straight to companies that manufacture the tools of death and destruction. Like and share this if you think it’s gross for war profiteers to make millions off of people who make the ultimate sacrifice in our so-called quest for peace. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XEDH5xBmP0?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=776&h=424]…
I first heard about endangered sharks years ago but had no idea how bad things have gotten. Stop-you-in-your-tracks statistics (and cool animations) start at 2:00 and put the issue in perspective. Artists are doing great work to reverse major biases that many of us hold against a really important member of the coral reef community.…
As most of us go through life, we tend to avoid the things that scare us. For many people, snakes would fall under that category of terrifying things. However, there are some out there who have…shall we say, an obsession with the reptiles. YouTuber Amy Siewe is one of those people. Back in 2011, she…
Last month, the Invisible Children released the world’s most viral social media video of all-time: “Kony 2012”. Now, they’ve released “Kony 2012: Part II — Beyond Famous”, responding to critics (somewhat) and continuing their quest to capture the International Criminal Court indicted war criminal, Joseph Kony. Will you do more than just watch this time?…