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The business of periods: A history of hits and misses
Tampons hold more than your period; they've absorbed a legacy of politics.
Jarring campaign tackles disability stigma with offensive statements
"They call it 'ADHD.' I call it bad parenting."
By Katie Dupere
Climate change threatens iconic sites worldwide, but one country is trying to hide
Venice, Stonehenge and the Statue of Liberty were all named in a report highlighting climate change's impact on World Heritage sites.
By Olivia Niland and Johnny Simon
This text line is helping teens talk about mental health without saying a word
"It was time to create counseling based around texting. So we built it."
By Katie Dupere
Poignant video shows refugees and Europeans staring at each other for 4 minutes
“It takes a heart of stone to watch this video without shedding a tear."
Jarring campaign shows what it's like to become a mother during conflict
"Our aim is to stop women dying giving life."
By Katie Dupere
Yosemite National Park brings back deaf services after cuts
The park has hired its first ever year-round deaf services coordinator.
By Claire Trageser
The makers of Sesame Street are bringing quality education to refugee children
Sesame Street's beloved Muppets will soon help some of the most vulnerable children in the world.
You need to read these books, 21st century environmentalists
These books will help you understand better planet Earth and those who inhabit it.
By MJ Franklin
13 dos and don'ts when taking a selfie with the earth
Sometimes your selfie isn't worth it.
Hilarious new video series flawlessly mocks those who say 'girls can't code'
"When I’m not menstruating, I'm ovulating, so there's no time to code at all."
By Katie Dupere
Peace treaties need to address indigenous women, U.N. official says
"When the military comes, it is the women who suffer the brunt of their ire."
4 myths that will change how you define bullying
These misconceptions make it harder for young people to ID bullying behavior in their own lives.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Child mothers share their harrowing stories in striking new photo series
"I don't like being a mother, but I like my child."
By Katie Dupere
6 initial ways you can be a better ally to undocumented immigrants
It's time to end the silence and be active allies.
8 health innovations transforming women's lives around the world
Among the many injustices women face globally, inadequate health care is one of the most serious.
Sexy web series is a different way to talk about consent
"If a girl leans in and whispers all the things she wants you to do to her, that's not sexy?" Come on...
America's weirdest, most wonderful basketball tournament is back with a social mission
A $2 million prize, live games on ESPN and much, much more make The Basketball Tournament uniquely awesome.
By Sam Laird
Global crisis: 27.8 million people were forced to flee their homes last year
The total number of those internally displaced by conflict in the world now stands at 40.8 million -- the highest ever recorded.
People who stutter share their stories of resilience in new video series
"I didn't know any kids who had a broken mouth the way I did."
By Katie Dupere
I'm a Democrat, he's a Republican. How do we talk to our kids about politics?
I gasped. There she was, my sweet darling baby, wearing a "Mitt Romney for president" t-shirt.
By Lyz Lenz
8 facts you need to know about lupus -- and how you can help
Lupus affects 5 million people worldwide, but there's no known cause or cure. Here's what you need to know.
The social good company using social media to dominate
It all started with a plan to make something meaningful out of nothing.
By Jenni Ryall
6 tips to keep in mind when talking to someone who stutters
Here are six listening tips for more positive and successful communication with someone who stutters.
By Katie Dupere
Seized tiny homes saved from the dump can once again help homeless
The houses were returned under the condition they stay off city streets.
