As sexual assault allegations continue to circulate through nearly every industry imaginable, Congress is taking preventative action in attempt to ensure the future safety of senators and staffers.
On Thursday, members of the Senate voted to make sex…
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Facebook makes it easier to donate in times of crisis
Facebook’s social good team has launched a donate button specific to crises. The goal is that people will be able to more easily and securely help communities affected by natural disasters. Facebook already has a Crisis Response hub with crisis pages. Now, when you click on the crisis page, you’ll see the option to donate right at the top of the screen. Facebook says it will not… Read More
Bearded mermen pose for ‘dudeoir’ calendar to raise money for a worthy cause
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Behold the “Merb’ys”—a breed of Canadian bearded mermen flapping their fur and fins for a good cause.
The gentlemen of Newfoundland and Labrador Beard and Moustache Club are posing in nowt but their merman garb for a dudeoir-style calendar to raise money for mental health organisation Spirit Horse NL.
And, the photos certainly don’t disappoint. The calendar—which can be previewed online—features bearded mermen posing in pumpkin patches, pubs, and on various beaches.
The Merb’ys are thus-named because “the Newfoundland mermen are a different breed,” says Hasan Hai, founder of the beard and moustache club. Hai came up with the idea of a merman calendar after a friend of his posted a photo from a mercreature themed dudeoir shoot on his Facebook wall. Read more…
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View More Bearded mermen pose for ‘dudeoir’ calendar to raise money for a worthy causeA new nonprofit aims to put music back into schools
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When a child picks up an instrument — whether it’s a guitar, trombone, flute, or cello — they’re receiving a unique brand of education that cannot be taught from a textbook.
However, there more than 3.8 million pre-K through grade 12 students in the United States who have zero access to music education. Whether this stems from a lack of funding or a lack of interest, students across America are missing out on the type of valuable lessons that can be taught only through music education.
A new nonprofit called The GRAMMY Music Education Coalition aims to dramatically lessen this number by covering the expensive costs of musical instruments, recording equipment, and professional development courses for teachers in Philadelphia, New York City, and Nashville. Read more…
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Hey ‘Stranger Things’ fans, maybe don’t sexualize kids
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Millie Bobbie Brown, the 13-year-old actress who plays Eleven on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, has been on a weeks-long press tour promoting the show’s new season.
Everywhere she turns up, whether it’s Good Morning America or her show’s premier party, Brown looks playful, chic, and glamorous — just like you’d expect a young teen to dress when she’s famous and has access to incredible fashion.
Except some are interpreting Brown’s fashion choices as an invitation to see her as grown up.
A retired senior NBCUniversal executive, for example, recently shared a photo of Brown at the premiere wearing a black long-sleeve leather dress and sleek hair with the caption “Millie Bobby Brown just grew up in front of our eyes. (She’s 13!)” Read more…
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View More Hey ‘Stranger Things’ fans, maybe don’t sexualize kidsLGBTQ election victories finally give progressives something to celebrate
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A glimmer of progressive hope has risen out of the Trump-inspired darkness. In Tuesday’s off-year elections, LGBTQ candidates — particularly transgender candidates — received historic victories across the country.
“The biggest story out last night is that 2017 is the year of the transgender candidate,” said Elliot Imse, director of communications for the Victory Fund and Victory Institute, an organization promoting LGBTQ representation in government.
LGBTQ candidates were part of a larger trend of Democratic wins across the country. Democratic governors were elected in New Jersey and Virginia, and democrats made significant gains in the Virginia House of Delegates. Read more…
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View More LGBTQ election victories finally give progressives something to celebrate‘Top Chef’s’ Tom Colicchio wants you to help end hunger for millions of veterans
Tom Colicchio has a long and impressive résumé. He’s a working chef, has founded some of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants, and is easily recognizable as the lead judge on the Bravo reality TV series Top Chef.
Over the past severa…
This domestic abuse survivor receives a new smile, for free
Dr. Kenny Wilstead, a dentist in Marshall, Texas, fixed a domestic abuse survivor’s tooth for free. Kyleigh Scott came in for a wisdom tooth extraction, when Dr. Wilstead noticed a broken tooth from an incident where her ex head-butted her. She didn’…
View More This domestic abuse survivor receives a new smile, for freeTrans woman beats ‘chief homophobe’ in historic Virginia race
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History was made in Virginia on Tuesday when a 33-year-old woman became the state’s first openly transgender elected official.
And to top off the momentous win, Democrat Danica Roem unseated a Republican incumbent who calls himself the state’s “chief homophobe.”
Roem, a journalist and metal-loving mom, beat out 26-year incumbent Robert G. Marshall, 73, for the House of Delegates seat that represents Prince William County.
The win had LGBTQ advocates — and Democrats seeking to turn the tide against Trumpian-style candidates — cheering. Read more…
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View More Trans woman beats ‘chief homophobe’ in historic Virginia raceKevin Spacey’s alleged predatory behavior shows why men rarely report sexual assault
In the week since actor Anthony Rapp said Kevin Spacey made an unwanted sexual advance toward him as a teenager, more than a dozen men have come forward with similar accounts.
Their stories indicate the celebrated actor has spent decades preyin…
How civil rights activists harnessed the power of Amazon when America needed it most
When a group of civil rights activists saw the mounting need in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico following devastating hurricanes, they had an epiphany: It’s on usUnsatisfied with the speed in which disaster relief flowed into ravaged areas, they made…
View More How civil rights activists harnessed the power of Amazon when America needed it mostSex ed livestream’s ‘pleasure professionals’ will help you reclaim your sexuality
Imagine a sex ed class that taught you not only basic anatomy and disease prevention, but also encouraged you to reclaim sexual pleasure after a traumatic experience, helped you unlearn the shame associated with growing up in a religious or homophobi…
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