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Sony is giving a free month of PlayStation Plus to victims of natural disasters
A nice gesture amidst horrible disasters.
By Kellen Beck
Heart-wrenching newspaper feature lists names of 33,000 dead refugees
Der Tagesspiegel published the overwhelming list on a day of huge national significance for Germany.
By Rachel Kraus
Senators finally required to go through sexual harassment prevention training
The action comes after years of Capitol Hill-related sexual harassment allegations.
Bearded mermen pose for 'dudeoir' calendar to raise money for a worthy cause
The photos are wonderful.
Hey ‘Stranger Things’ fans, maybe don’t sexualize kids
The 13-year-old actress may be growing up, but she's not a sex object.
By Rebecca Ruiz
LGBTQ election victories finally give progressives something to celebrate
LGBTQ candidates and people of color claimed victories in races across the nation.
By Rachel Kraus
'Top Chef's' Tom Colicchio wants you to help end hunger for millions of veterans
"What individuals can do, really, is just educate yourself."
This domestic abuse survivor receives a new smile, for free
The transformation is amazing.
By Dymond Green
Trans woman beats 'chief homophobe' in historic Virginia race
Danica Roem becomes first openly transgender elected official in Virginia.
Kevin Spacey's alleged predatory behavior shows why men rarely report sexual assault
"The cultural messages that shape the stigma ... those things live in everybody, we all absorb them."
By Rebecca Ruiz
How World Vision uses partnerships to meet ambitious water, sanitation, and hygiene goals around the globe
Enacting lasting change requires a collaborative approach and on-the-ground efforts.
By Kohler
Life in disaster-hit zones could improve with this multifunctional portable toilet
This could be the answer to the sanitation problems that are common in evacuation shelters.
Here's what it's like to have climate change affect your island home
"When I see the water rising...I get scared."
By Johnny Lieu
These dolphins learned to paint, and their work will go to a good cause
How well can you paint without any hands?
The woman who defied Italian tradition by refusing to marry her rapist
50 years ago, Franca Viola risked everything to put her rapist behind bars and marry the man of her choice.
How civil rights activists harnessed the power of Amazon when America needed it most
Their motto is #ItsOnUs.
Sex ed livestream's 'pleasure professionals' will help you reclaim your sexuality
Founded by a queer female entrepreneur, O.school wants to give you a radically different sex ed experience.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Follow the desperate flight of Rohingya refugees with this moving map
This map illustrates the worsening Rohingya crisis as refugees flee Myanmar to settle in Bangladesh.
Silicon Valley is obsessed with fasting. Experts call it 'highly irresponsible.'
For many people, exposure to fasting may do more damage than good.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Disney researchers are working on fireworks you can 'feel'
The entertainment behemoth doesn't want anyone at Disney World to be left out.
The Rock surprised three Make-A-Wish children with Xbox One X consoles and damn do we love him
Dwanta Claus is coming to town.
By Kellen Beck
Gavin Newsom: How I found strength in my dyslexia diagnosis
The lieutenant governor of California explains why dyslexia is one of the best things that's ever happened to him.
By Gavin Newsom
How your brain responds to certain words might predict your suicide risk
A new study finds that when your brain reflects on the meaning of certain words, it may indicate whether you're experiencing suicidal thoughts.
By Rebecca Ruiz
This organization uses human-centered design to deliver impactful sanitation solutions
In preparation for World Toilet Day, we're taking a look at companies developing and implementing innovative sanitation solutions.
By Kohler