Cats. We love them, but do they love us? We may never know. But there’s one thing we know … cats hate patriarchy. If you’ve ever tried to make a cat live up to your expectations of cat behavior, you probably already know this. They despise ALL systems of unequal power and expectations. Cats are…
Tag: thought-provoking
Community, Diversity, Entertainment & Culture, Politics
A Hollywood Actor Wants People To Stop Denying A Certain Controversial Issue
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These days, Tony Goldwyn is best known as Fitz Grant, the ethically challenged POTUS in the popular TV show “Scandal.” He may only play a politician on TV, but his interest in politics is becoming a more prominent theme of his work. He’s directing a new show called “The Divide,” a fictional story that delves…
Diversity, Guns & Crime
A Clever Satire That Shows Racial Profiling For What It Is
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Satire ahead! Satire ahead! Clever satire at that. I absolutely love this comic by Keith Knight. It’s so simple, but it says so much. I won’t muck it up with my opinions, other than it’s truly a smart commentary on America today. Share this by clicking the Facebook and Twitter icons below. Or don’t. No…
Economy, Workonomics
Here's Why You Should Always Sit Through The End Of A Will Ferrell Movie
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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
Gender, Health
Recognize: 58% Of Women Use Birth Control For Reasons Other Than Pregnancy Prevention
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I’m looking at these graphics, and I’m thinking to myself, “How did we ever put up with health care before the Affordable Care Act?” Were we really cool with paying $600 a year for birth control pills or being denied coverage for pre-existing conditions? Get the word out: The benefits of this law aren’t good,…
Economy, Science & Technology
Everything I Hoped Wasn't True Is True. The Deal Is Sealed, And Now We Have To Change It.
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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
Gender
Watch A Student Totally Nail Something About Women That I've Been Trying To Articulate For 37 Years
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As a grown woman with a strong voice, I’m still working on standing tall and using my voice. I owe it to my daughter and other girls like her to set the example and respect my body AND my voice. Be sure to pay attention at 1:40 and 2:09 — Lily really provides some insight…
Diversity, Entertainment & Culture
A Simple Joke About A Super Obvious Problem In Hollywood Said In A Refreshingly Sly Way
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Things certainly can mean different things to different people, and when you first hear this joke in the sixth episode of Mindy Kaling’s funnilicious show, you don’t think twice about a deeper meaning. But… if there are billions of brown girls all over the world (including America), why is it so rare for one to…
Economy, Gender, Workonomics
1 Out Of 3 Women Live On The Edge Of Something Terrifying
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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…
Politics, Science & Technology
Our Privacy Is Being Sold Like Cheap Goods, And Who's Involved Might Come As A Surprise
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By now, a lot of us have learned that the NSA has access to a lot of information about us. But it seems the Internet privacy issue is an even larger problem than most people know. In fact, some of you might be shocked to know who else is involved. [vimeo 88901647 w=500 h=281] Read…
Community, Health
He And His Friends Wanted Some Beer, So They Asked A Homeless Guy To Buy It. Then Came The Message.
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Ben Grenrock has struggled with chronic depression, but he’s lucky to have a supportive family and access to the treatment he needs. This compelling story draws attention to all the young people who aren’t nearly as lucky as Ben. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2senVu65JQ?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/he-and-his-friends-wanted-some-beer-so-they-asked-a-homeless-guy-to-buy-it-then-came-the-message
Diversity, Entertainment & Culture, Inspirational
Her Legs May Be The First Part You Notice About Her, But She'd Rather They Not Be The Last
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When it comes to stuffing our identity into those tiny little boxes on forms, I always wonder: How does knowing someone’s race, sex, or disability status really help in the grand scheme of things? According to this fierce woman, it doesn’t. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yKCbnI0IjQ?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/her-legs-may-be-the-first-part-you-notice-about-her-but-shed-rather-they-not-be-the-last
Gender, International
If You Look A Little Closer, These People Might Surprise You
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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…
ZazzMe
The Martin Luther King Quotes You’ve Never Heard Because They Shatter The Sterilized Version Of Him
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJmcpZaKmdM?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white] Now of course, this video is meant to be satirical, but it does end on an incredibly truthful note: “Let’s not sanitize a great forward-thinking man into a our nation’s feel-good corporate diversity coach. This MLK day, share ‘The Deep Cuts.’ Because there’s no better way to honor a great man’s legacy than…
Community, Health
This Video Might Hurt To Watch. Luckily, It Might Also Explain Why.
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“I feel your pain.” I’ve said it plenty of times before. But I never meant it like this. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2hO4_UEe-4?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=560&h=315] Read more: http://upworthy.com/this-video-might-hurt-to-watch-luckily-it-might-also-explain-why
Immigration
If These Americans Scare You, It Might Be Time To Reprioritize Your Life
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We need to rethink how we have this conversation. It’s not us vs. them. It’s making sure everyone gets an opportunity. How do you define American? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLzwe-D9vUE?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white&w=810&h=456] Read more: http://upworthy.com/if-these-americans-scare-you-it-might-be-time-to-reprioritize-your-life
Economy
MUST WATCH: The Video CNBC Tried To Hide From The Internet. They Probably Shouldn't Have Done That.
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Elizabeth Warren went on CNBC and was so knowledgeable that her interview went viral. She has one of the most impressive resumes in financial politics. She’s a wonk. She knows her facts. And her hosts aren’t used to having people like her challenging them. After we helped make it go viral, CNBC filed a copyright…
LGBTQQ
There Are 6 Scriptures About Homosexuality In The Bible. Here's What They Really Say.
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I’m the daughter of two ministers and still spend every Sunday in church, so I grew up studying the Bible pretty closely. But in all my years, I’ve never heard the scriptures about homosexuality explained this way. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting this guy, and I can tell you that, like me, he loves…
International
No Matter What You Think About Intervening In Syria, Here’s One Voice You Should Hear Out
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Whether or not you think the U.S. should intervene in Syria’s bloody, protracted conflict, I guarantee that you’ll appreciate this measured, well-reasoned take. My favorite part? When he challenges the folks who agree with him at 3:10. //www.youtube.com/embed/0si9uWNaxE0?wmode=transparent&showinfo=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&rel=0&version=3&color=white Read more: http://upworthy.com/no-matter-what-you-think-about-intervening-in-syria-here-s-one-voice-you-should-hear-out-4
Community, Diversity
He Was Asked Why Whiteness Made Him So Uncomfortable. His Response Is Pretty Profound.
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When Adam was 9, he experienced something that changed his life in ways he didn’t even realize. At 2:03, he explains why he grew his hair out and wore matching tracksuits to high school. Then, at 3:06, a professor asks him the question that made him start thinking about what he had been avoiding for…