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Congrats are in order: Malala was just accepted into Oxford
The 20-year-old shared her acceptance on Twitter.
New Girl Scout badges go where Girl Scouts have never been before: Space
For the first time in the organization's history, Girl Scouts will be able to earn "space science" badges.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Supermarket brings in 'quiet hour' designed to help autistic people
A sensory-friendly experience.
By Johnny Lieu
Charlottesville comes together for a candlelight vigil
More than 1,000 people reportedly gathered in Charlottesville.
A crowdsourced Google Doc is listing Confederate monuments all over the U.S. in hopes of bringing them down
Nearly 200 monuments have been identified.
How tech can stand up to racism and bigotry
It's time for companies to take a stand.
By Elizabeth Ames
Paralympian plans to cross 40 miles of the Australian outback in just his wheelchair
No wheelchair user has ever been allowed on Australia's Larapinta trail—until now.
By Yvette Tan
Angry gamer's confession sparks brilliant advice anyone can use
Is it really the game or is it something deeper?
By Tina Amini
Samantha Bee interviews former neo-Nazi whose group fights extremism—then had funds cut by Trump
Life After Hate was initially awarded $400,000 by the Obama administration.
How you can take action against white supremacy after Charlottesville
Here's how you can take a stand.
You can honor Heather Heyer and other Charlottesville heroes starting today
Stand with Charlottesville.
How a Facebook group for Clinton supporters is confronting racism as it fights for a better America
The private Facebook group is focusing on turning its power into political action. But critics remain skeptical — for good reason.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Young refugees launch digital magazine to tell powerful stories of struggle and triumph
Refugees at Ritsona camp in Greece are amplifying their voices through art, essays, and poetry.
Autistic child gets surprise gift after shop runs out of his favourite shoes
“Struggles like this are a daily occurrence for families with autism."
#AintNoCinderella: Why women in India are sharing midnight selfies on social media
Another empowering Twitter protest.
Interactive audio map plots the sounds of protests around the world
"There is a kind of global solidarity around protest."
Being afraid to come out in a country that just elected a lesbian prime minister
Is Serbia pink-washing to appear more European?
Are period apps gender-inclusive? Not quite, but they're trying
It's getting better.
What your Instagram posts might reveal about experiencing depression
A new study suggests that the right algorithm can pick up signs of depression.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Yes, that controversial Google diversity rant matters. Like, really matters.
If you don't understand why sexism and racism are bad, we can't help you.
Fat shaming at the doctor's office isn't just wrong. It backfires — and harms its victims.
There's a mountain of scientific evidence showing just how awful fat shaming is for those targeted by it.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Bandcamp is helping the Transgender Law Center (and you can, too)
More than 200 artists are participating.
These teen girls from Kenya invented an app to end female genital mutilation
i-Cut will connect at-risk girls to resources at the touch of a button.
By April Hautea
Gut-wrenching video game explores the harsh reality of modern day poverty
A bleak, but important message.
By Jess Joho
