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10 moments of activism that defined the pain and hope of 2022
A year marked by tragedy saw communities rallying together.
LGBTQ spaces are needed now more than ever. Here’s what people mapping them have to say.
Everyday LGBTQ existence deserves preservation.
Mobile kindergartens bring education opportunities to remote areas in Uzbekistan
Thanks to the programme, the number of children enrolled to preschool has grown by 40 percent since 2017.
The kids aren't alright online
How recent mass shooters used the internet is another wake-up call about online dehumanization.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Don't trust a society that celebrates the humiliation of Amber Heard
The disturbing lessons of Depp v. Heard say a lot about our culture.
By Rebecca Ruiz
LEGO builds up LGBTQ awareness with new Pride campaign
From A to Z, LEGO hopes we can celebrate all identities.
Instagram and Amber Alert team up to put breaking information into your scroll
The photo-sharing app becomes the internet's new milk carton.
Photos from Ukraine’s war-torn borders depict the quiet pain of displacement
Alissa Everett spoke to refugees, young women, and families, all of whom "had their lives completely turned upside down."
Finding hope despite the hopelessness of mass shootings
What to do when the politics of gun violence makes change seem impossible.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The art of turning ketamine therapy into TikTok content
Firsthand accounts of using ketamine to treat depression has become a TikTok genre.
By Rebecca Ruiz
As we deal with the tragic mass shooting in Texas, here's how to help
It may not be enough, but we have to try.
NBA coach Steve Kerr condemns U.S. gun control in powerful speech
"When are we going to do something?"
By Sam Haysom
Too many used books? Want to help literacy efforts? Here's what to do.
It's time to put a little more thought into how you get rid of your old books.
GoFundMe has launched a verified fundraising hub for the Robb Elementary School shooting
Make sure your donation is going where you intend it to.
By Amanda Yeo
The internet loathes Amber Heard. That's terrible for domestic violence victims.
As powerful celebrities and creators line up behind Johnny Depp, they reinforce terrible stereotypes about domestic violence.
By Rebecca Ruiz
From lake science to bones to snails, these TikTok accounts are STEM treasure troves
Science is still cool, folks.
Activists march in 'Bans Off Our Bodies' protests across the country
Protesters want the government to step up or butt out.
New online campaign reminds us that street harassment isn't a rite of passage. It's a public health concern.
The #SaferPlace campaign imagines a world without street harassment.
A thousand trees camouflage a futuristic shopping mall in Shanghai
An architecture studio is turning an abandoned industrial site in Shanghai into a green leisure space.
Barbie's diverse new line features doll with a hearing aid
The Fashionista line-up of Barbies is centering representation.
Let Naomi Osaka guide you through a peaceful meditation for beginners
There was a time when Osaka didn't even like meditating, but now it's part of her daily routine.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Moms are speaking out for abortion rights today. Join them.
Abortions can help mothers. Celebrate them by fighting for abortion rights.
By Jess Joho
Meditation Mouse gives little kids a taste of mindfulness
The plush toy can play guided meditations — and may be a hit at bedtime.
By Rebecca Ruiz