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Despite the hate, Amber Heard wants to make the most of her digital soapbox
Amber Heard is on a mission, and she won't be discouraged by the vitriol that comes her way on social media.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Facebook birthday fundraisers rake in $300 million in first year
Now is an ideal time to remind the world that sometimes Facebook can be a force for good in the world.
How a science program teaches girls to stop doubting themselves
Green Girls takes STEM stereotypes and throws them in the river.
3 things you can do to stop student lunch shaming
Take these simple steps if you want to stop the harmful cycle of shaming kids for school lunch debt.
Colin Kaepernick and Donald Trump weigh in as NFL anthem protests continue in preseason
Nearly a dozen players protested on Thursday night.
Riots on the streets of Buenos Aires after Argentina votes against legalising abortion
"Lawmakers chose today to turn their backs on hundreds of thousands of women and girls..."
Google Doodle celebrates the life and legacy of first Native American female engineer
Mary G. Ross had an improbable, impressive career.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Airlines in Australia face increasing pressure over refugees
"We are talking about airlines facilitating, for profit, a system which is out of step with international law."
Pearl Jam’s benefit concerts will do more than just raise millions for Seattle homelessness crisis
Pearl Jam decided to tackle the homelessness crisis in Seattle -- and inspired an entire city.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How a lesbian union president and evangelical nonprofit leader teamed up to get Puerto Rico clean water
Puerto Ricans needed water filters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. These strange bedfellows made it happen.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Uzo Aduba, Amber Heard, Padma Lakshmi among first confirmed 2018 Social Good Summit speakers
The Social Good Summit prides itself on featuring speakers from all walks of life and industries--all working towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Jay-Z made a documentary about Trayvon Martin's murder. Here's what you should know about it.
Jay-Z brings Trayvon Martin's story to the small screen in a six-part series about Martin's murder.
Google Glass paired with the right software could make a big difference for kids with autism
"Some families have commented that it’s as if a switch has been flipped."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Study finds almost no increase in diversity in popular films over the last decade
Things are somehow worse than we thought.
By Jess Joho
Here's how to plant a tree every time Trump says something dumb about climate change
Stay calm and plant on
One year after Trump tweeted he'd ban transgender troops, the fight to stop him continues
What has happened since Trump tweeted he'd ban trans troops?
9 things you need to know about how to behave around assistance dogs
Why you shouldn't pet, feed, or otherwise distract an assistance dog while it's on the job.
It's International Self-Care Day. Here's how to treat yourself.
It's all about you today.
This startup is making long-lasting, reusable cups made from used coffee grounds
These coffee cups are made from coffee.
Lin-Manuel Miranda creates arts fund for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria
"The goal wasn’t just artistic satisfaction, but how can we leave Puerto Rico a little better than we found it."
Starbucks announces first U.S. 'Signing Store' for deaf and hard of hearing customers
This new Starbucks store will cater to deaf and hard of hearing customers.
A handy guide to the immigrant rights activists and experts you should follow on Twitter
Follow these people and organizations on Twitter to know what's happening to migrants at the U.S. border.
Why you should care that the Trump administration deleted online information about sex discrimination
The missing language may signal an attempt to rollback fundamental rights.
By Rebecca Ruiz
4 things you can do to help keep Nelson Mandela's legacy alive
Join people all across the globe as they celebrate Nelson Mandela's legacy of public service.
